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Benton is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 7,076.

Population7,076
Median Home$85,100
Area5.49 sq mi
TIF Districts2

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NewsMAR 11, 2026

Illinois Republicans press Democrats for answers on Rep. Harry Benton’s removal from caucus

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S.I. Comic Con 2026 Set to Save the Day in Benton

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