Bonfield, Illinois

About Bonfield

Bonfield, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 342 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Bonfield is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 698 residents per square mile.

📰 Bonfield News Today

• Allen "Al" M. Messer - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes · Jun 10
• Brenda Kay Anderson Obituary May 30, 2026 - Reeves - Baskerville - Fruland Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home · Jun 1
• Kathyleen Buckman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Jensen Funeral Home · Aug 2
• Allen Messer Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Bonfield, IL - Daily Journal Legacy | Obituary · Jun 27
• Bonfield celebrating America’s 250th with Small Town USA celebration June 19-20 Shaw Local · Jun 13

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What Makes Bonfield Unique

• The only place in America named Bonfield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bonfield

• Kankakee River State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Bonfield

• Bonfield Grade School

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

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