Altona is a village in Knox County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 519.
Population519
Median Home$89,200
Area0.94 sq mi
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'Doing what they loved, fishing.' Altona pond drowning victims were brothers
'Doing what they loved, fishing.' Altona pond drowning victims were brothers Galesburg Register Mail
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NewsJUN 18, 2022
Knox County police identify Altona drowning victims
Knox County police identify Altona drowning victims WQAD
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NewsFEB 16, 2022
Sounding the alarm: Altona, Illinois, better prepared for severe weather with added storm siren
Sounding the alarm: Altona, Illinois, better prepared for severe weather with added storm siren WQAD
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