Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 2,074.
Population2,074
Median Home$171,600
Area2.05 sq mi
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Chiddix Jr. High probe ends Lexington High volunteer’s position
Chiddix Jr. High probe ends Lexington High volunteer’s position CIProud.com
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NewsJAN 19, 2026
Photos: Lexington vs Fieldcrest during the McLean County/Heart of Illinois Conference Tournament at Shirk Center.
Photos: Lexington vs Fieldcrest during the McLean County/Heart of Illinois Conference Tournament at Shirk Center. The Pantagraph
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NewsNOV 24, 2025
Life-long junior high coach Ron Roher helped shape Lexington
Life-long junior high coach Ron Roher helped shape Lexington USA TODAY High School Sports
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