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Dorchester is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 185.

Population182
Median Home Value$153,800
Median Income$127,500
Area0.72 sq mi

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NewsMAY 06, 2025

Wheaton house fire injures firefighter; Roosevelt Road between County Farm, Dorchester Avenue reopens: city

Wheaton house fire injures firefighter; Roosevelt Road between County Farm, Dorchester Avenue reopens: city ABC7 Chicago

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