Colchester is a city in McDonough County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,057.
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Firefighters respond to structure fire in Colchester, Illinois
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NewsMAR 05, 2026
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Colchester, Illinois
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NewsSEP 09, 2025
New details in Colchester homicide investigation: Sheriff ‘99.9% sure’ Spears was the shooter
New details in Colchester homicide investigation: Sheriff ‘99.9% sure’ Spears was the shooter WGEM
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