Bush, Illinois

About Bush

Bush, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois, home to 237 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bush holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.

📰 Bush News Today

• F. David Bush Obituary Oct 1, 2026 Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory · Oct 1
• John L. Bush Obituary Apr 29, 2026 - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home · Apr 29
• Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84 The Washington Post · Oct 5
• Lacy, Bush Complete 2026 Season At NCAA Regional Eastern Illinois University Athletics · May 27
• Margaret Bush Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Palatine, IL Cleveland.com · Jun 2

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What Makes Bush Unique

• The only place in America named Bush — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

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