Elizabeth, Illinois

About Elizabeth

Set in the northwestern part of Illinois, Elizabeth is a tiny community, home to 688 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Elizabeth holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 748 residents per square mile.

📰 Elizabeth News Today

• Claudia A. Johnson Obituary Apr 27, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Apr 27
• Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson Named Illinois Women’s Tennis Head Coach University of Illinois Athletics · Jun 17
• Kathleen F Dittmar Obituary Apr 15, 2026 Miller Funeral Home | East Dubuque, IL · Apr 15
• 21-year-old killed in pickup truck crash KWQC · Apr 14
• Elizabeth Ann Stevens Obituary May 29, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · May 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elizabeth Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Elizabeth — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elizabeth

• Lola’s Deli — sa

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Apple River Fort - Interpretive Center · Museum
• Apple River Fort State Historic Site · Museum
• Apple River Road Bridge · Attraction
• Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elizabeth

• Apple River Fort Park and picnic area reviews ★
• Elizabeth Park reviews ★
• Long Hollow Tower Scenic Overlook reviews ★
• Schurmeier Teaching Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Elizabeth

• Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy
• Northwest Academy
• RAP Elizabeth

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elizabeth

🏘️ Nearby Communities