Hume is a village in Edgar County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 464.
Population464
Median Home$79,600
Area0.57 sq mi
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Sensory friendly story time at Graves-Hume Public Library
Sensory friendly story time at Graves-Hume Public Library Shaw Local
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Hume welcomes new board members
Hume welcomes new board members The Prairie Press
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NewsFEB 19, 2025
Documentary premieres in Hume
Documentary premieres in Hume The Prairie Press
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