Dorchester is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 185.
Population185
Median Home$133,300
Area0.72 sq mi
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Wheaton house fire injures firefighter; Roosevelt Road between County Farm, Dorchester Avenue reopens: city
Wheaton house fire injures firefighter; Roosevelt Road between County Farm, Dorchester Avenue reopens: city ABC7 Chicago
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NewsAUG 05, 2024
Fried Buffalo fish draws crowds at Dorchester Homecoming
Fried Buffalo fish draws crowds at Dorchester Homecoming Alton Telegraph
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NewsJUN 27, 2023
Trez Capital funds $17 million for new master-planned community in Dorchester
Trez Capital funds $17 million for new master-planned community in Dorchester REJournals
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