Newman is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 796.
Population796
Median Home$106,700
Area0.61 sq mi
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4 Newman students named Illinois State Scholars
4 Newman students named Illinois State Scholars Shaw Local
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NewsDEC 16, 2025
Douglas Co. man sentenced to 80 years in prison for Newman murder
Douglas Co. man sentenced to 80 years in prison for Newman murder wandtv.com
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NewsNOV 08, 2025
Illinois High School Football - Newman Central Catholic defeated by El Paso-Gridley
Illinois High School Football - Newman Central Catholic defeated by El Paso-Gridley MaxPreps.com
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