Milford, Illinois

About Milford

Milford, IL is a small town located in eastern Illinois counting 1,111 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Milford is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,658 residents per square mile.

📰 Milford News Today

• Schedule - Milford/Cissna Park Bearcats (Milford, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Oct 6
• Sue Ann Fox Obituary (2026) - Milford, IL - Anderson Funeral Home - Hoopeston Legacy | Obituary · Aug 26
• James M. Reutter Obituary Jun 10, 2026 J. Otto Funeral Homes · Jun 10
• Two From Illinois Arrested After Search Warrant In Milford InkFreeNews.com · Aug 15
• Two Illinois men wanted on various charges, taken into custody in Milford News Now Warsaw · Aug 14

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What Makes Milford Unique

• One of 19 places in the US named Milford — 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

• 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 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Milford

• Milford Family Restaurant

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milford

• Milford Township Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Milford

• Bryce Ash Grove Ed Ctr
• Milford Grade School West Campus
• Milford High School Campus

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

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