Butler is a village in Montgomery County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 247.
Population247
Median Home$83,400
Area0.6 sq mi
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Paul Butler Farms in Macon County, south of Decatur, shares how tech has changed rural life
Paul Butler Farms in Macon County, south of Decatur, shares how tech has changed rural life NPR Illinois
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Panthers Long Road Trip Continues To Butler & Arkansas State
Panthers Long Road Trip Continues To Butler & Arkansas State Eastern Illinois University Athletics
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