Palmer is a village in Christian County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 233.
Population233
Median Home$80,400
Area0.99 sq mi
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Newcomer Leah Palmer breaks out as Illinois Wesleyan women rally past North Central
Newcomer Leah Palmer breaks out as Illinois Wesleyan women rally past North Central The Pantagraph
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NewsDEC 18, 2025
Girls basketball: Palmer leads Wauconda over Crystal Lake South to win Northern Illinois Holiday Classic
Girls basketball: Palmer leads Wauconda over Crystal Lake South to win Northern Illinois Holiday Classic Daily Herald
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NewsDEC 05, 2025
College Credits: Glenview Resident Makes Dean's List At Palmer College
College Credits: Glenview Resident Makes Dean's List At Palmer College Patch
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