Hillcrest is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,679.
Population1,679
Median Home$151,900
Area3.55 sq mi
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All news →NewsJAN 18, 2026
Hillcrest Board: Village moving forward with short-term Hemstock Road bridge repair
Hillcrest Board: Village moving forward with short-term Hemstock Road bridge repair Shaw Local
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NewsOCT 31, 2025
Playoff primer: Macomb welcomes Hillcrest to TarMAC for Class 4A first-round game
Playoff primer: Macomb welcomes Hillcrest to TarMAC for Class 4A first-round game Muddy River Sports
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NewsDEC 22, 2024
Breaking: Fire at 1000 Block of Hillcrest Drive
Breaking: Fire at 1000 Block of Hillcrest Drive northernstar.info
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