Norwood is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 501.
Population501
Median Home$93,500
Area0.31 sq mi
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Water main break causes eruption in Norwood Park Township, Illinois
Water main break causes eruption in Norwood Park Township, Illinois CBS News
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NewsMAY 16, 2025
Marion County Jury finds Ricky Norwood guilty of second-degree murder
Marion County Jury finds Ricky Norwood guilty of second-degree murder southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsAPR 26, 2025
Norwood Park, Chicago shooting today: Off-duty Oak Park police officer fires shots during trespassing on Foster Ave, officials say
Norwood Park, Chicago shooting today: Off-duty Oak Park police officer fires shots during trespassing on Foster Ave, officials say ABC7 Chicago
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