Franklin County
MyTownView tracks 15 municipalities in Franklin County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
15Municipalities
24,696Residents
122Articles
$47,209Avg. Median Income
$66,580Avg. Home Value
Recent News
122Mar 13Zeigler First Responders Assist in Emergency BirthZeiglerMar 13Christopher Greenwood: The high cost of workplace payday loan apps in IllinoisChristopherMar 12Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner introduces bill to rename part of Dan Ryan Expressway for Rev. Jesse JacksonBucknerMar 11West Frankfort fire chief resigns during heated council meetingWest FrankfortMar 11Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner introduces bill to rename part of Dan Ryan Expressway for Rev. Jesse JacksonBucknerMar 11West Frankfort City Council Declines Fire Chief Pay Raise, Union Gives StatementWest FrankfortMar 11Illinois Republicans press Democrats for answers on Rep. Harry Benton’s removal from caucusBentonMar 10S.I. Comic Con 2026 Set to Save the Day in BentonBentonMar 10Christopher D Sims on his budding connections as new community Organizer for IPAChristopherMar 7Benton High School (IL) BasketballBentonMar 6Sesser Man Found Guilty of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a ChildSesserMar 5One found dead after authorities respond to house fire and shooting incident in BentonBentonMar 1Lotus BucknerBucknerFeb 28BUCKNERBucknerFeb 27Harry Benton No Longer Welcome At House Democratic Caucus Meetings: ReportsBenton
Municipalities
Benton
Pop. 7,076Income $51,349Homes $85,100
City (Mayor-Council)5.49 sq mi
Buckner
Pop. 305Income $47,222Homes $53,600
Village (President-Trustee)0.87 sq mi
Christopher
Pop. 2,413Income $42,244Homes $68,800
City (Mayor-Council)1.62 sq mi
Ewing
Pop. 301Income $70,455Homes $72,800
Village (President-Trustee)1.01 sq mi
Hanaford
Pop. 327Income $59,500Homes $56,100
Village (President-Trustee)1.01 sq mi
Macedonia
Pop. 27Income $22,500Homes $33,500
Village (President-Trustee)0.27 sq mi
North City
Pop. 708Income $50,469Homes $107,400
Village (President-Trustee)2.17 sq mi
Orient
Pop. 380Income $39,167Homes $49,100
City (Mayor-Council)0.74 sq mi
Royalton
Pop. 1,076Income $49,625Homes $51,900
Village (President-Trustee)1.11 sq mi
Sesser
Pop. 1,919Income $52,326Homes $79,800
City (Mayor-Council)1.05 sq mi
Thompsonville
Pop. 475Income $46,023Homes $85,700
Village (President-Trustee)2.03 sq mi
Valier
Pop. 596Income $41,288Homes $70,400
Village (President-Trustee)1.12 sq mi
West City
Pop. 612Income $48,672Homes $60,000
Village (President-Trustee)1.61 sq mi
West Frankfort
Pop. 7,156Income $48,143Homes $72,500
City (Mayor-Council)4.98 sq mi
Zeigler
Pop. 1,325Income $39,148Homes $52,000
City (Mayor-Council)1.36 sq mi