Virgil, Illinois
Village · Population 284 · #1022 in Illinois
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About Virgil
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Virgil is a tiny community, home to 284 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Virgil is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 130 residents per square mile.
📰 Virgil News Today
- Virgil F. Heepke Obituary | Weber & Rodney Funeral Home | Edwardsville, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Virgil Niemann Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Buckley, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Jun 20
- Virgil Urban Obituary - Creve Coeur, IL Dignity Memorial · Apr 3
- Weekend Weather Forecast for Virgil, Illinois 60151 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Apr 27
- The Education of Morris Virgil University of Illinois Athletics · Feb 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Virgil Unique
- Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Virgil
- Sorrento's Restaurant — american
- Sorrento’s Restaurant — fine dining
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sycamore Speedway · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)284
Rank in state#1022 of 1,294
Land area2.18 sq mi
Density130/sq mi
Coordinates41.9557, -88.5290