Brussels, Illinois

About Brussels

Brussels is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 115.

Officially, Brussels is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 205 residents per square mile.

📰 Brussels News Today

• Jennifer Murphy Obituary (2026) - Springfield, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Margaret Wester Obituary - St. Louis, MO Dignity Memorial · Apr 24
• Paulette M. Hartman Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Golden Eagle, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Jul 15
• The Wittmond Hotel restaurant is worth the trek to Brussels, Illinois Sauce Magazine · Dec 19
• Gregory C. Mossman Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Belleville, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Jul 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brussels Unique

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

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brussels

• AJ's Bar and Grill
• Kinder's
• Whittmonds

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Michelle's Arts and Crafts · Art gallery
• Two Rivers Wildlife Area · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brussels

• Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Brussels

• Brussels Grade School
• Brussels High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Brussels

🏘️ Nearby Communities