Bridgeport is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,819.
Population1,819
Median Home$57,500
Area1.07 sq mi
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Husband charged with murder after Bridgeport shooting
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NewsFEB 02, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS BRIDGEPORT MAN FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS BRIDGEPORT MAN FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER WSJD 100.5
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NewsFEB 02, 2026
Police: Bridgeport man facing murder charge after fatally shooting wife
Police: Bridgeport man facing murder charge after fatally shooting wife WTHI-TV
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