Hurst is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 685.
Population685
Median Home$73,000
Area0.89 sq mi
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Fire destroys home in Hurst; multiple departments on scene
Fire destroys home in Hurst; multiple departments on scene kbsi23.com
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Dr. Kelly Hurst, Author at Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Dr. Kelly Hurst, Author at Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Illinois Times
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NewsSEP 04, 2025
Funding approved for new railroad crossing signal, gates at Hurst, Ill. crossing
Funding approved for new railroad crossing signal, gates at Hurst, Ill. crossing KFVS12
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