Forrest, Illinois

About Forrest

Forrest is a small town in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,019.

Officially, Forrest is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,568 residents per square mile.

📰 Forrest News Today

• Forrest Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Forrest, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 10
• Tiffany Judith Weeks Obituary (1984 - 2026) - Forrest, IL - WIFR Legacy | Obituary · Aug 20
• Damage reported after tornado rips through Long Creek, Illinois, amid severe storms FOX Weather · Dec 29
• Robert Bob Kammermann Obituary Oct 22, 2013 Mason Funeral Homes | Metamora, IL · Jan 3

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📰 Local News

Read the latest Illinois headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Forrest Unique

• The only place in America named Forrest — 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 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Forrest

• Eagles Nest

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Forrest

• Prairie Central Jr High School
• Prairie Central Upper Elementary

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

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