Union, Illinois
Village · Population 690 · #754 in Illinois
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About Union
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Union is a tiny community, home to 690 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Union is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 821 residents per square mile.
📰 Union News Today
- Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute Over Audit Allegations WTTW News · Aug 18
- Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute, citing 'toxic' branding, 'defamatory' audit claims - Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17
- Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago · Aug 18
- Illinois’ largest teachers union endorses Gov. Pritzker for reelection mystateline.com · Aug 18
- JB Pritzker secures key re-election endorsement from Illinois teachers union Crain's Chicago Business · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Union Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Union
- Checkers 2 — german
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Illinois Railway Museum · Museum
- McHenry County Historical Society and Museum · Museum
- Pullman Archives · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Union
- Verterans Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)690
Rank in state#754 of 1,294
Land area0.84 sq mi
Density821/sq mi
Coordinates42.2316, -88.5448