3 famous people were born within 35 miles of Northern Township
The best known of them is Robert P. Hill, with articles in 6 languages. Closest of all is Phil Odle, from Macedonia, 4 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Northern Township. In all of Illinois, the famous people on record come from 753 towns.

What stands out about Northern Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Northern Township
Nobody born in Northern Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Northern Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (1)
- Robert P. Hill: US Government Printing Office., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons