Shannon, Illinois

About Shannon

Set in the northwestern part of Illinois, Shannon is a tiny community with an estimated population of 841.

Officially, Shannon is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,752 residents per square mile.

📰 Shannon News Today

• Christopher L. Sweitzer Obituary (2026) - Shannon, IL - Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton Legacy | Obituary · Oct 9
• Patricia "Patty" Robinson Obituary Aug 18, 2026 Walker Mortuary · Aug 18
• Janice Rae Wilhelms Obituary Jun 19, 2020 Hermann Funeral Home | Stockton, IL · Sep 25
• Marsha Kay Ellingburg Obituary May 4, 2026 Law Jones Funeral Home · May 4
• Recreation management alum honored nationally for Lake Michigan beach safety program Illinois State University News · Jul 17

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What Makes Shannon Unique

• Positioned in northwestern 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 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Shannon

• Eastland Elementary School

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

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