Sidell, Illinois

About Sidell

Sidell, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 467.

Officially, Sidell is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 502 residents per square mile.

📰 Sidell News Today

• William M. Lyons Obituary Jun 7, 2026 Robison Chapel · Jun 7
• Salt Fork High School (Sidell, IL) Softball MaxPreps · Sep 11
• Mark E. Todd Obituary Apr 5, 2026 Robison Chapel · Apr 5
• James Patton Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Sidell, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy | Obituary · Apr 10
• James "Jim" Leon Patton Obituary Apr 8, 2026 Robison Chapel · Apr 8

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What Makes Sidell Unique

• The only place in America named Sidell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Sidell

• Salt Fork Junior High School
• Salt Fork South Elementary School

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

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