Du Bois, Illinois

About Du Bois

Du Bois, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois, home to 179 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Du Bois is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 170 residents per square mile.

📰 Du Bois News Today

• LeVar Burton gives max donation to Juliana Stratton Senate campaign Alton Telegraph · May 20
• Ronald Lynch Obituary (2025) - Mount Vernon, IL - Newell Funeral Home - Waltonville Legacy obituary · Dec 9
• Du Bois, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
• Du Bois, IL Weather Conditions Weather Underground · Aug 20
• Seven Students, Alumnus Selected for Harvard’s 2025 Du Bois Scholars Program North Carolina A&T University · Dec 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Du Bois Unique

• 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

• 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.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Du Bois

• The White House — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Du Bois

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