Virginia, Illinois

About Virginia

Virginia, IL is a small town located in western Illinois, home to 1,470 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Virginia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,215 residents per square mile.

📰 Virginia News Today

• Doris Lee Trotter Obituary Apr 28, 2012 - Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory · Aug 4
• Gerry Trissel Obituary (2026) - Virginia, IL - Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Virginia Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 24
• Illinois moves to suspend data center tax breaks. Here’s how Virginia’s compare. Cardinal News · Jun 11
• Redbirds Wrap Up Regular Season Against Pitt and West Virginia - Illinois State University Athletics Illinois State University Athletics · Mar 14
• Virginia "Ginny" Herndon Obituary May 8, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Virginia Unique

• Positioned in western 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 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Virginia

• My Little Mexico

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Virginia

• Dunaway Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Virginia

• Virginia Elem School
• Virginia Jr/ Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Virginia

🏘️ Nearby Communities