Dakota is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 625.
Population625
Median Home$115,700
Area0.25 sq mi
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Dakota High School (IL) Basketball
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Football Falls in 5OT Heartbreaker, 53-51, Against South Dakota on Senior Day
Football Falls in 5OT Heartbreaker, 53-51, Against South Dakota on Senior Day Southern Illinois University Athletics
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NewsNOV 11, 2025
Salukis Welcome No. 17/22 South Dakota to Town on Saturday for Senior Day, Military Appreciation Game
Salukis Welcome No. 17/22 South Dakota to Town on Saturday for Senior Day, Military Appreciation Game Southern Illinois University Athletics
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