Chatham is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 14,740. Located just south of Springfield, Chatham is one of the fastest-growing communities in central Illinois.
Population14,740
Median Home$231,900
Area7.41 sq mi
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Chatham police partners with deflection program to address substance abuse, mental health
Chatham police partners with deflection program to address substance abuse, mental health wandtv.com
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NewsFEB 04, 2026
Spanish speaking officers in Chatham Police Department connect with the community
Spanish speaking officers in Chatham Police Department connect with the community wandtv.com
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NewsJAN 09, 2026
Woman frustrated Chicago police will not remove alleged squatter from Chatham condo despite new Illinois law
Woman frustrated Chicago police will not remove alleged squatter from Chatham condo despite new Illinois law ABC7 Chicago
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