Sherrard, Illinois

About Sherrard

Sherrard, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 688.

Officially, Sherrard is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 740 residents per square mile.

📰 Sherrard News Today

• Nicholas D. Watson Obituary Aug 13, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 13
• Timothy Ayers Obituary Aug 6, 2026 wheelanpressly.com · Aug 8
• Sherrard Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 12
• Nancy Rhodenbaugh Obituary Jan 22, 2026 Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory · Jan 22
• Graduation Sherrard High School - 05/17/2026 | Live & On Demand NFHS Network · May 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sherrard Unique

• The only place in America named Sherrard — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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

• 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.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏫 Schools in Sherrard

• Sherrard Elementary School
• Sherrard High School
• Sherrard Jr High School

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

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