Hamel is a village in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,004.
Population1,004
Median Home$231,900
Area1.19 sq mi
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Hamel man gets 2 years' probation in son's drowning death
Hamel man gets 2 years' probation in son's drowning death Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Construction begins at new Heroes Park in Hamel IL
Construction begins at new Heroes Park in Hamel IL The Edwardsville Intelligencer
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NewsAUG 30, 2025
Routt senior Hamel enlists in Air National Guard
Routt senior Hamel enlists in Air National Guard Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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