Robinson, Illinois

About Robinson

Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Robinson is a close-knit town, home to 7,053 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Robinson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,501 residents per square mile.

📰 Robinson News Today

• Joseph Erin Brown Obituary Aug 6, 2026 Goodwine Funeral Homes · Aug 6
• IAM Applauds Senators Durbin, Duckworth in Calling on Dana Inc. to Do Right by Robinson, Illinois Workers GOIAM · Jun 25
• Patricia "Patty" Robinson Obituary Aug 18, 2026 Walker Mortuary · Aug 18
• Childcare access is strained in Illinois. The state’s slow background check system continues to threaten it Capitol News Illinois · Sep 24
• Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson - Head Coach - Staff Directory University of Illinois Athletics · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Illinois headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Robinson Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Robinson — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,053.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Robinson

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Voyagers Coffee — coffee shop (café)

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

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Heath Museum & Confectionery · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Robinson

• Robinson City Park reviews ★
• Washington Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Robinson

• Lincoln Elementary School
• Nuttall Middle School
• Robinson High School
• Washington Elem School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Crawford Memorial Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Robinson

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