Welcome to Edgar County

Edgar County IllinoisEdgar County was formed out of Clark County in 1823 and named for John Edgar, an Irish-born officer in the Royal Navy who resigned rather than fight against the Americans in the Revolutionary War.

Edgar County comprises 628 square miles in East Central Illinois.

The 2010 U.S. Census reported our population at 18,576; and, of that number, there are approximately 13,000 registered voters.

The County is comprised of 15 Townships and 29 Precincts with 10 polling locations.

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  • New homes coming to historic hilltop

    The hill overlooking the wetlands pond at Hawthorn Park was once home to an orphanage. Later, it was the site of the county’s juvenile detention...

  • Labor bill splits Chamber, union backers

    Vigo County labor unions say a right-to-work bill currently before the Indiana General Assembly would harm working Hoosiers, while the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce,...

WEIU News Watch

  • Home Depot Hiring

    Some good news for those who may be looking to make some extra cash this spring. Home Depot says they're looking to hire 70,000 part-time employees...

  • U of I Chief of Staff Investigation

    University of Illinois officials are releasing the results of an investigation involving the former chief of staff's computer. Lisa Troyer resigned her post last week after...

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