West City is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 612.
Population612
Median Home$60,000
Area1.61 sq mi
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West City businesses evacuated after bomb threat | Illinois
West City businesses evacuated after bomb threat | Illinois WSIL-TV
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NewsOCT 10, 2025
Pilot walks away unharmed from plane crash near West City, Ill. airport
Pilot walks away unharmed from plane crash near West City, Ill. airport KFVS12
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NewsOCT 10, 2025
Pilot walks away unharmed from emergency landing near West City airport
Pilot walks away unharmed from emergency landing near West City airport KFVS12
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