Forsyth, Illinois

About Forsyth

Forsyth, IL is a small town located in central Illinois, home to 3,656 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Forsyth is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,179 residents per square mile.

📰 Forsyth News Today

• Forsyth-area set to get 5 new restaurants by the end of 2027 wandtv.com · Apr 15
• Michael Patrick Forsyth, Jr. Obituary May 23, 2026 Barry Wilson Funeral Home & Cremation Services · May 23
• Forsyth community welcoming 5 new restaurants in coming months WCIA.com · Apr 14
• Carl Richard Joliff's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information gracelandfairlawn.com · Apr 6
• Maroa-Forsyth Baseball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Forsyth Unique

• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Easy reach of Decatur (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Forsyth

• El Rodeo — mexican
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Applebee's — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Cracker Barrel — american
• McAlister's Deli — sandwich
• Monical's Pizza — pizza
• Olive Garden — italian
• Red Lobster — seafood
• Texas Roadhouse — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Forsyth

• Forsyth Park reviews ★
• Alert Picnic grounds reviews ★
• Boiling Springs Park reviews ★
• Cresthaven Park reviews ★
• Forsyth Park at Montezuma Hills reviews ★
• Forsyth Pocket Park reviews ★
• Village Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Forsyth

• Maroa-Forsyth Grade School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Forsyth

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