Lacon, Illinois

About Lacon

Lacon, IL is a small town located in central Illinois, home to 1,838 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lacon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,121 residents per square mile.

📰 Lacon News Today

• Marjorie N. Barr Obituary (2026) - Lacon, IL - Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Illinois 17 Lacon bridge inspection April 6-10 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Apr 3
• 1 taken to hospital after fire at Lacon skilled nursing and rehab facility WEEK | 25 News Now · Aug 12
• Donita E. Curry Obituary | Lenz Memorial Home | Lacon, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 14
• Resident taken to OSF after nursing home fire in Lacon 1049thewolf.com · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lacon Unique

• The only place in America named Lacon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lacon

• Club LaCon
• Kenyan's
• Victoria's Country Diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lacon

• Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Cameron Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Cameron National Wildlife Refuge reviews ★
• Johnson's Grove Park reviews ★
• Lacon Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Lacon

• Midland Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lacon

🏘️ Nearby Communities