Compton is a village in Lee County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 222.
Population222
Median Home$75,900
Area0.17 sq mi
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Ronald Dale Compton, “R-Dale”, 68, of Albion
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NewsDEC 15, 2014
ABC's Ann Compton to be inducted into Illinois broadcasting Hall of Fame
ABC's Ann Compton to be inducted into Illinois broadcasting Hall of Fame ABC7 Chicago
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NewsDEC 02, 2014
Ann Compton to be inducted into Illinois broadcasters' Hall of Fame
Ann Compton to be inducted into Illinois broadcasters' Hall of Fame ABC7 Chicago
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