Christian County

Illinois

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Population: 33,538
Area: 709.48 sq mi (1,837.55 km²), 6.27 sq mi water
Median age: 43.2
Households: 13,586
Persons per household: 2.3
Median household income: $62,611
Median house value: $115,500

Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS

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Local News

City of Taylorville Published September 10

RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES – SEPT 14TH AND 15TH

RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES Norfolk Southern will be closing the following railroad crossings for repairs: Monday – September 14th – ADM Crossing Monday – September 14th – Main Cross Street Crossing Monday – September 14th – Franklin Street Crossing… Continue reading…

City of Taylorville Published September 08

CHENEY & W MAIN CROSS INTERSECTION CLOSURE EFFECTIVE 9/30/2026

City of Taylorville Published September 03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 9/23/2026 – DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT COMMITTEE

A public meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 115 North Main Street, Taylorville, IL for the purpose of providing updates and general information to the public regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project.… Continue reading…

City of Taylorville Published August 24

MAYOR BARRY’S PRESS RELEASE – FORMATION OF DOWNTOWN PROJECT ADIVSORY COMMITTEE

8-24-2026 Press Release from Mayor Bruce Barry “I would like to announce the formation of the Downtown Project Advisory Committee. Anyone wishing to be considered for this Committee should e-mail me at mayor@taylorville.net no later than September 14th. The purpose… Continue…

City of Taylorville Published July 16

ADAMS STREET – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ROADWORK UPDATE