Forest City is a village in Mason County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 225.
Population225
Median Home$70,000
Area0.52 sq mi
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All news →NewsJAN 26, 2026
Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads
Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads Chicago Tribune
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NewsOCT 30, 2024
Oak Forest City Administrator Resigns After Four Years In Role
Oak Forest City Administrator Resigns After Four Years In Role Patch
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NewsJUN 10, 2024
Forest City Church helps nearly 100 Luther Center residents displaced by fire
Forest City Church helps nearly 100 Luther Center residents displaced by fire MyStateline
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