Paw Paw, Illinois

About Paw Paw

Paw Paw, IL is a tiny community located in northern Illinois, home to 806 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Paw Paw is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,343 residents per square mile.

📰 Paw Paw News Today

• Gary Shannon Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Paw Paw, IL - News Tribune Legacy | Obituary · Sep 9
• Chicago man arrested in Lee County scam sting after Paw Paw resident loses $40K KWQC · Apr 29
• Indian Creek vs Paw Paw Jr - Coed Middle School Soccer 10/02/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 2
• Paw Paw festival returns with free fruit tastings Yahoo · Sep 13
• Erv Safranek Obituary (1924 - 2026) - Paw Paw, IL - News Tribune Legacy | Obituary · Jun 17

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What Makes Paw Paw Unique

• 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paw Paw

• Lions Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Paw Paw

• Paw Paw Elem School
• Paw Paw Junior High School

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

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