Gifford is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 816.
Population816
Median Home$170,500
Area0.44 sq mi
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Multiple department help extinguish house fire in Gifford
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NewsJUL 15, 2025
Our Town Gifford: Village’s police chief reflects on new role after bringing years of service from other departments
Our Town Gifford: Village’s police chief reflects on new role after bringing years of service from other departments WCIA.com
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NewsNOV 17, 2023
Ten years after Gifford tornado: 'There were countless miracles'
Ten years after Gifford tornado: 'There were countless miracles' The News-Gazette
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