Rio is a village in Knox County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 210.
Population210
Median Home$104,700
Area0.31 sq mi
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Andrej Stojaković scores 24 points as No. 13 Illinois beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 87-73
Andrej Stojaković scores 24 points as No. 13 Illinois beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 87-73 Chicago Tribune
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NewsOCT 06, 2025
Firefighters from nearly 20 departments battle massive field fire near Rio, Illinois on Sunday
Firefighters from nearly 20 departments battle massive field fire near Rio, Illinois on Sunday WQAD
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NewsOCT 05, 2025
Multiple crop field fires erupt near Rio, IL
Multiple crop field fires erupt near Rio, IL WQAD
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