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Sherwood Forest Campground has a waiting list for permanent camping sites and we are sorry but the list is currently at 88 people.  If you would like to add your name to the list please call Hillsboro City Hall. Sherwood Forest Campground 920 City Lake Road Hillsboro, IL 62049 Phone: 217-532-5211 Important Campground...

Glenn Shoals and Old Hillsboro Lakes Glenn Shoals and Old Hillsboro Lakes The lakes are one of Hillsboro’s main attractions. Get away from the hustle of life and have fun in the sun while boating, skiing, canoeing, or relax with a fishing trip in the serene environment of Hillsboro’s two beautiful lakes.  All water...

Notice of Intent for Design-Build Request for Proposals – City of Hillsboro Pool Central Park Central Park has a long history in Hillsboro.  The natural spring that flows from the hill (giving  Water Street its name) provided water for a distillery operated by early settler John Nussman just after 1800.  In 1899, the...

Community Involvement Community The Hillsboro Community Unit School District enjoys a very good relationship with members of the community. Members of the public are invited to use school facilities such as computer labs and gyms on a regular basis. Members of the public participate in collaboration and planning as...

The Journal-News 431 S. Main Street Hillsboro, IL 62049 Phone: 217-532-3933 History Since 1852, The Journal-News, has served Hillsboro and all the communities of Montgomery County in Illinois. The paper has resided in downtown Hillsboro with its office at 431 South Main Street since 1948. The Journal-News has a second...

Location The Hillsboro Public Library is located at: 420 S. Main St. Hillsboro IL 62049 Hillsboro Public Library website   Services & Fees The Hillsboro Public Library provides free services to all residents living within the city limits of Hillsboro. For other communities in Montgomery County the library offers a...

History The “new” Hillsboro Area Hospital became a reality on October 23, 1975, when the 100-bed facility was dedicated. The “old” Hospital originally opened its doors on February 22, 1915 on School Street and that building was subsequently torn down. Local communities raised funds for the “new” hospital. All...

City Name There seems to be no recorded answer as to why the second county seat was named Hillsboro or Hillsborough, as it was often spelled. Some think it was named for the hilly terrain on which it is located. Others believe it was named for Hillsboro, North Carolina, the native state of Hiram Rountree, John Nussman...

Annual Events Old Settlers Downtown Celebration Hillsboro Summer Concert Series Roubaix Bicycle Race Montgomery County Fair Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce July 4th Biathlon & 5 Mile Run Open Car Show (PDF) Arts & Entertainment Copper Dock Winery Forsee Vineyards The Orpheum Theatre of Hillsboro Nature Bremer...