Phoenix, Illinois
Village · Population 1,650 · #514 in Illinois
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About Phoenix
Phoenix is a small town in northeastern Illinois, home to 1,650 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Phoenix is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,587 residents per square mile.
📰 Phoenix News Today
- Green Bay Phoenix @ Illinois State Redbirds: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play Yahoo Sports · Aug 14
- $1B jackpot Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; Phoenix purchase scores $1M yourvalley.net · Aug 13
- Raymond C. Phoenix Obituary Jul 31, 2026 Wilson's Funeral Home | Ava, IL · Jul 31
- Ex-suburban Chicago officer sentenced in traffic stop corruption case FOX 32 Chicago · Jun 18
- Obituary for Roger L. Phoenix Niebur Funeral Homes · Mar 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Phoenix Unique
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Phoenix
- Beggars Pizza — pizza
- The Torta Spot — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Phoenix
- Town & Country Park reviews ★
- Harmon Park reviews ★
- Johnnie M. Lane Park and Playground reviews ★
- Riverside Park reviews ★
- Taft Park reviews ★
- Teepee park reviews ★
- Tomahawk Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Phoenix
- Coolidge Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,650
Rank in state#514 of 1,294
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density3,587/sq mi
Coordinates41.6118, -87.6308