Herscher is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,302.
Population1,302
Median Home$198,200
Area1.81 sq mi
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Sharonn Morton drives for lone bucket in OT, Streator survives scare from Herscher 36-34
Sharonn Morton drives for lone bucket in OT, Streator survives scare from Herscher 36-34 Shaw Local
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NewsJAN 27, 2026
Coal City pulls away late at Herscher to end Illinois Central Eight skid
Coal City pulls away late at Herscher to end Illinois Central Eight skid Shaw Local
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NewsDEC 16, 2025
30th Herscher Christmas celebration set for Friday
30th Herscher Christmas celebration set for Friday Shaw Local
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