Sidney is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 849.
Population849
Median Home$187,000
Area0.62 sq mi
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Sidney Dairy Barn opens for the season Friday, March 13
Sidney Dairy Barn opens for the season Friday, March 13 Smile Politely
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Illinois County Fair Queen Spotlight | Sidney's Sophia Hartke
Illinois County Fair Queen Spotlight | Sidney's Sophia Hartke The News-Gazette
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NewsDEC 05, 2025
UPDATE: Boil order lifted in Village of Sidney after pressure concerns
UPDATE: Boil order lifted in Village of Sidney after pressure concerns WCIA.com
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