Gilman, Illinois

About Gilman

Gilman is a small town in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,674.

Gilman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 689 residents per square mile.

📰 Gilman News Today

• Gene Olson Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Gilman, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 11
• Schedule - Iroquois West Raiders (Gilman, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 4
• Gene Olson Obituary | Knapp Funeral Service | Gilman, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 8
• The State of Illinois Newsroom The State of Illinois Newsroom · Jun 22
• Gilman Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gilman Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Gilman — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gilman

• Robin's Nest Restaurant & Lounge
• Pizza Palace — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Gilman

• Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
• Iroquois West High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gilman

🏘️ Nearby Communities