Ladd, Illinois

About Ladd

Ladd is a small town in northern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,387.

Officially, Ladd is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,146 residents per square mile.

📰 Ladd News Today

• Ruth Pommier Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Ladd, IL - News Tribune Legacy | Obituary · Oct 3
• Ladd, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• Ladd Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 21
• Bureau County man wins 2026 Golden Tee World Championship WQAD · Jun 17
• Mary Theresa "TeDe" Franco - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes · Aug 7

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Ladd Unique

• The only place in America named Ladd — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern 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

• 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 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ladd

• Ripp's Chicken — chicken

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

🏫 Schools in Ladd

• Ladd Comm Cons Sch

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

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🌤️ Current Weather

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