Ashton, Illinois

About Ashton

Ashton is a tiny community in northern Illinois with an estimated population of 939.

Officially, Ashton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,304 residents per square mile.

📰 Ashton News Today

• James McGrail Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Ashton, IL - Sauk Valley News Legacy | Obituary · Sep 22
• Schedule - Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders (Ashton, IL) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Sep 30
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ashton, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Aug 14
• Ashton, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 1
• Elmer "Gene" Brake Obituary May 27, 2026 - Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service · May 28

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Ashton Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Ashton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ashton

• Griffith Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Ashton

• Ashton-Franklin Center HS

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

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