line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over. Emergency services The Hurst Fire Chief is Tom Gottschalk and the ambulance director is Gregory Parker. The fire and ambulance services are both fully volunteer organizations. Education and religion Hurst has 1 church in the community: a Christian church located on Russell Street. After the closing of the Hurst-Bush Community Grade School in 1996 and the community high school in 1966, Hurst citizens attend Herrin Unit 4 schools. References Cities in Illinois Cities in Williamson County, Illinois Populated places established in 1903 1903 establishments in Illinois