ChesterIllinois
Chester is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, Illinois, United States, on a bluff above the Mississippi River. The population was 6,814 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Chester
Chester, IL is a close-knit town located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 6,759.
Chester holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,171 residents per square mile.
What Makes Chester Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Chester — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,759.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Chester
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chester
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chester
- Chester Elem School
- Chester High School
- Okaw Regional Voc System
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.