*We receive multiple requests to provide external links to this page. You must submit the following request form for review. We will not consider a solicitation via email without the form attached: City-of-Oregon-Website-External-Link-Request-Form-2024 email the signed form to City Manager Darin DeHaan here: PUBLIC BODIES Oregon School District www.ocusd.net/ www.facebook.com/Oregon220 Oregon Public Library http://oregon.lib.il.us/ www.facebook.com/Oregon-Public-Library-209283492469348/ Oregon…
Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) is a non-profit agency that administers federally-funded programs such as Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) in Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside Counties. With offices in Oglesby, Ottawa, Dixon, Princeton, Sterling, Oregon, Galena and Mt. Carroll its focus is assisting adults and youth…
OREGON RESOURCES The City of Oregon has made a deliberate and successful effort to establish active relationships with individuals representing regional economic development agencies. This provides ease of access to technical and informational resources useful for business support and planning. Examples include market analysis, workforce studies and training, grant writing, access to state agencies, expertise…
What sets Oregon apart from many small communities is the presence of several major industries and agencies with professional and highly skilled positions. Legal, accounting, and investment services have a strong presence in town as well as many social service and governmental offices. County government and the Oregon School District have a large number of…
The City of Oregon has made a deliberate and successful effort to establish active relationships with individuals representing regional economic development agencies. This provides ease of access to technical and informational resources useful for business support and planning. Examples include market analysis, workforce studies and training, grant writing, access to state agencies, expertise in high…
Oregon is blessed to have many large employers who have seen the benefits of our region. A list of our top employers is noted below. Blount International / Woods Equipment Co. Location: Oregon, IL Employees: 390 Product or Service: Manufacture commercial lawn mowing equipment. http://www.woodsequipment.com/ E. D. Etnyre & Company Location: Oregon, IL Employees: 375 Product or Service: Manufacturer of road surfacing…
Oregon is working on a comprehensive housing study to help direct the future of our great community. The report is not yet ready, but check back soon to read the results. Until then, please contact the city with any questions, and we will be happy to assist.
Meet us at the market, down by the river and just behind the Oregon Fire Department. Located at 123 N 2nd Street in Oregon, IL. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 There are two, free on-site parking options available off of Washington St and N 2nd St. The street is closed off to car traffic to create a safe and…
The City of Oregon is situated at the crossroads of Illinois Routes 2 and 64, which intersect in the heart of the downtown commercial district. These arteries provide easy rural access to I-39 and I-88. Oregon is the seat of Ogle County government, and host to major industries: E.D, Etnyre & Co., Woods Equipment Co.,…
The City of Oregon, Illinois enables you to pay your water bill online. Click the button below, and it will take you to our authorized bill payment website partner, GovPayNet. Fill in your information, including your account number, and use your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, or Debit Card to pay your water bill.…
The Police Department of the City of Oregon, Illinois enables you to make Permits, Registration, & Parking payments online. Click the button below, and it will take you to our authorized bill payment website partner, GovPayNet. Fill in your information, and use your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, or Debit Card. Questions? Contact the…
The City of Oregon is accepting applications for Police Officer and Lateral Police Officers. Police Officer – Oregon, IL 61061 – Indeed.com Lateral Transfer application for the position of police officer. Lateral Transfer Candidates: Current Illinois Certified Police Officers are eligible to be place on a lateral transfer eligibility list. Lateral transfer candidates are NOT…
SCAMS AND CONS – LEARN NOT TO BE A VICTIM! In an effort to assist our citizens in recognizing common scams that they are targets of this page will provide you with the following information. Ghana Letter Scam – Same concept as the Nigerian Letter Scam but they source and content will be from and…
Area residents have access to four different community colleges within 30 minutes of Oregon. In addition to traditional associate degree programs, each of these colleges provides adult learning opportunities and workforce training to ensure that employees have opportunities to improve their skills to keep ahead of the changing demands in the workplace. Highland Community College…
The City of Oregon, Illinois enables you to make Miscellaneous Payments online. To pay your water bill, click here. Click the button below, and it will take you to our authorized bill payment website partner, GovPayNet. Fill in your information, and use your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, or Debit Card. Questions? Contact the…
The Police Department of the City of Oregon, Illinois enables you to make Admin Tow payments online. Click the button below, and it will take you to our authorized bill payment website partner, GovPayNet. Fill in your information, and use your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, or Debit Card. Questions? Contact the City Clerk…
Looking for a new home for your business or organization in Oregon, Illinois? There is a lot of potential for growth in Oregon, and we’re available to help your business prosper! The link below will show your current available sites. Building Search Database
If you like biking, then you are going to LOVE Oregon! As the trail-head to a wide variety of rides, we welcome you to experience the quiet roads and the prettiest views in Northern Illinois. Routes include historic sites, river views, rolling fields, lush woods, quaint towns, and even a herd of bison! So why…
There are many agencies in Oregon and the surrounding region which provide additional services and amenities to those who work in our community. The Oregon Chamber of Commerce provides networking and professional development to those interested in promoting opportunities in our town as well as to improve their own business practices. Service clubs such as…
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IRON MIKE RELOCATION PROJECT 2019-2021 Project Manager: Mike Bowers The Illinois Humane Society provided water fountains to offer fresh drinking water to the horses pulling carriages in Chicago. While this started out as the goal, the idea expanded to include fresh water for other animals and children during a time when sickness and disease was…
Oregon is a community where families feel secure knowing their children are being educated in a nurturing environment. The district encourages students to not only strive for academic excellence but to also become outstanding community contributors as its mission statement states: “OCUSD educates students to be lifelong learners who are productive responsible citizens.” Impressive Results…
Funded Projects: March 21st, 2022 April 12th, 2022 April 27th, 2022: At last night’s City Council meeting Mayor Ken Williams presented the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce a check to help sponsor the Emerging Leaders Program. These funds are part of our first round of ARPA expenditures. Board President Donna Mann and Executive Director Liz…
The City of Oregon Police Department is proud to announce a new service to the Citizens of Oregon. Did you know that improper disposal of prescription drugs and over the counter medications are both a health and environmental hazard? Why? 1. PRESCRIPTION & OTC DRUG ABUSE. The NIDA-funded 2010 Monitoring the Future Study showed that…
Oregon’s amenities for commercial businesses includes infrastructure of substantial quality and quantity for a variety of businesses and industry needs. Municipal water source is from a set of three wells, with a capacity of 1,870,000 gallons/day. Storage capacity in two reservoirs is 1,700,000 gallons. Yet average daily demand is only 500,000 gallons with peak daily…
Have you been hibernating this winter? Are you looking for a reason to get out and enjoy the warmer temperatures? Oregon, Illinois has free activities for the whole family to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2017. Whether you are looking for something fun to do indoors or outdoors, you are sure to stumble upon…
What is JULIE, Inc.? The Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides contractors, excavators, homeowners, and others who may be disturbing the earth, with a free service through a single toll-free phone number, 811, to call for the locating and marking of underground utility facilities. Do I have to call…
Are you ready to soak up some sun? Grab your SPF and head out for a bike tour or spend an afternoon at the Splash Pad. Does the warmer weather have you in search for fresh flowers or food from the far? Check out the Annual Farmers’ Market in Oregon and The Outdoor Market in…
Concerts in the Park. Oregon Park District Concerts in the Park are brought to the community by local business sponsors. Concerts are on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at the Park West band shell. Join…
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” ― Jim Bishop Whether you live in Oregon and are interested in activities around your stomping grounds or you are looking for a local stay-cation destination, we have got you covered! Enjoy the fleeting warm weather by bringing your four-legged friend to enter…
Destination Oregon: Come experience all Oregon has to offer in the winter months. Shake off those winter blues and come enjoy the beauty that is Oregon Illinois. For your enjoyment Nestled in the Rock River Valley, the city of Oregon sits proudly along the banks of the most beautiful waterway in northern Illinois. The…
Building Demolition Permit *The following requirements shall be met before tearing down any building and/or disposing of debris, lumber, brick, etc., within the corporate limits of the city. Ordinance Managing Stormwater and Dust at Demolition Sites | US EPA Form Field Permit here: Building Demolition Permit Driveway Permit *No person shall construct, build, or establish…
2.24.070 Public Arts Commission Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish a public arts advisory commission, hereinafter referred to as the “arts commission”, to advise the Oregon city council in the promotion of public art within the city’s physical environment and public spaces. Commission Created; Appointment; Term: The arts commission shall consist of…
The community is working on a jobs and wages study. That project is still in progress, so until it is ready, please contact the city to answer any questions you may have.
The City of Oregon has produced a zoning map to help anyone interested in development or projects within the city boundaries find an appropriate site for their plans. If you have any questions, please contact the city. Download a Zoning Map Here
Thinking of starting a business? Don’t know where to start. Our Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce has a great resource page available for you: Click Here The scenic city of Oregon, Illinois is nestled along the Rock River at the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and Illinois Route 2 in the heart of northern…
Activities and Accomplishments 08/08/17 At the City Council meeting, our Administrative Assistant Mary Elliott was recognized for 20 years of service to the City of Oregon. Mayor Ken Williams presented her with a plaque and while echoing Chief Darin DeHaan’s sentiments he had the following to say. “It is with great pleasure and pride that…
Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) is a non-profit agency that administers federally-funded programs such as Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) in Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside Counties. With offices in Oglesby, Ottawa, Dixon, Princeton, Sterling, Oregon, Galena and Mt. Carroll its focus is assisting adults and youth…
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Application: Application form – Water-Wastewater Include a Cover Page and Resume Applications will be accepted thru June 1st, 2021. Email or return you completed application, cover letter and resume to Oregon City Hall Attn: Cheryl Hilton – City Clerk 115 N. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 The City of Oregon is looking to hire a…
Fall into November in Oregon, Illinois There’s more to November in Oregon, Illinois than just cranberry sauce! Are you already humming Jingle Bells? Bring the whole family out to Candlelight Walk, a night of old-fashioned fun with horse-drawn carriage rides and lots of yummy treats! Shop for one of a kind gifts and treasures…
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) The City of Oregon is scheduled to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on February 28, 2017 as a means of encouraging private investment within the community. Development projects that take place within a TIF District are eligible for reimbursement of certain costs. Some examples include professional services (e.g., architectural,…
Darin J. DeHaan City Manager (Chief Administrative Officer) Oregon City Hall 115 N. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Phone: 815-732-6321 Email: Contact Initial Hire Oregon Police Officer: 10/14/1996 Promoted to Corporal 1998 Promoted to Sergeant 1999 Promoted to Lieutenant-Detective 2001 Appointed as Chief of Police: 10/2005 Hired as City Administrator (Internal Transfer): 03/31/2020 Hired as…
Oregon has great regional connectivity. Oregon is conveniently located at the crossroads of two well-surfaced and easy-to-travel Illinois highways, which intersect in the heart of Oregon’s downtown district: Route 2 is a 74-mile highway from Sterling, IL, to South Beloit, IL, at the border with Wisconsin. The downtown traffic count is 5,000 –9,500 vehicles each…
The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the streets, water, sanitary, storm systems, trees and the maintenance of public property. Bill Covell: Director of Public Works P 815-732-6321 Email: bcovell@cityoforegon.org The City of Oregon Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance the following: Public streets, alleys, and parking lots…
The survey below will help us identify the types of service lines in Oregon. A copy of the letter going out to all properties and owners on City water can be found here: Lead Service Line Letter There is more information below the survey. We will keep this page updates as we continue with this…
Where the locals go One of the top questions we get asked by visitors is “where do the locals go?” Locals support local to be sure, but there are some things that we’ve noticed are such an “Oregon thing to do” that we couldn’t help but help spotlight them a little. For our visitors who…
Variance Request Application Zoning Maps Oregon City Code: 32.08.030 Application For Variations The city council, upon recommendation of the plan commission may vary regulations imposed by this Code in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the chapter, but only in specific instances herein described. No variation shall be permitted unless the council shall…
The City of Oregon is truly one of the most livable small cities in Illinois, with an unparalleled high quality of life. As the county seat, it has the conveniences and lifestyle of a complete community, and not just a bedroom community of a larger city. It is well positioned geographically to be a day-trip…
The City of Oregon is truly one of the most livable small cities in Illinois, with an unparalleled high quality of life. As the county seat, it has the conveniences and lifestyle of a complete community, and not just a bedroom community of a larger city. It is well positioned geographically to be a day-trip…
The City of Oregon Web site, www.cityoforegon.org was created to provide the public with information about city government services and events. The City of Oregon manages all information and applications that appear on the city’s Web site. The City of Oregon maintains and approves all information and data exclusive to the city of Oregon…
The 2016 Comprehensive Plan builds on the policies of the 2003 Plan, addressing new economicrealities, recommendations of previous strategic economic development plans and urban designstudies prepared over the last ten years. The 2016 Plan provides an updated guide for the Citygrowth and redevelopment incorporating new ideas and vision expressed by the City’s elected andcommunity leadership,…
Over the past year, the City of Oregon has updated its Comprehensive Plan aimed at promoting thevitality and economic health of the community. One of the key elements of City’s economic plan is theredevelopment of the Riverfront area as an attractive, pedestrian–friendly mixed–use district providingfor new commercial, residential, recreational, hospitality and arts oriented businesses and…
Chilling Out in the country… lazy days, county fairs, summer festivals, fishing along the banks of the Rock, strolling the trails of our many state parks. Don’t let the rest of the summer days and nights slip away without taking advantage! And, that won’t be difficult to do given all that our area…
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The City is actively working with developers and retailers to purchase and redevelop parcels along major shopping corridors. The City is also working with residential developers to develop a variety of housing types as part of residential projects to suit the tastes of new and existing residents. For industrial development, Oregon is a part of…
Casper Manheim is the current building inspector for the City of Oregon. Casper can be reached through Oregon City Hall at 815-732-6321. As building inspector his duties are to enforce all regulations relating to buildings, inspect all buildings and structures altered and erected to ensure compliance with the building code. The building inspector has the…
Application: Micro-Grant – Tourism Questions: Contact Darin DeHaan, City Manager 815-732-6321 The City of Oregon is excited to offer a new “micro-grant” opportunity for qualifying for-profit Oregon businesses and organizations that promote Arts, Activities, and Tourism opportunities. The City of Oregon is offering five (5) – up to $500.00 grants to our local businesses and…
Area industry are proud partners with education to continue to build a strong and well-trained employees. We are assembling information on our school apprentice programs. Until that is ready, please contact the city with any questions.
Oregon gets to work! Our area has a history of hard-working and dedicated workers from our earliest history. We are currently assembling a database of workforce information. Until then, please contact the city with any questions.
Did you know that the City of Oregon has a tree replacement program where we will pay 50% of the cost up to $100.00 with residents for trees planted in the terrace? Oregon’s tree lined streets are one of many things that make our community beautiful. Fall is the best time to plant trees. Unfortunately,…
Collaborating with the Oregon Area to foster a climate for business, residents, and visitors to connect, succeed and grow. We are a progressive volunteer organization proudly serving this community, as well as the surrounding area.…
NEWS RELEASE Planning Underway: Future Land Use to be Addressed The City of Oregon has kicked off a planning effort to guide land use decisions over the next several years by updating the existing Comprehensive Plan. “Much has changed since the 2016 plan was prepared,” said Darin DeHaan, City Administrator. “The City has been investigating…
The City of Oregon Sustainability Plan will serve as the blueprint for advancing collaborative and informed sustainability practices within the city. Led by the leadership of the City’s Sustainability Committee, this will be Oregon’s first plan targeted at improving city-wide sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Plan will address sustainability within five identified themes: city operations, community-wide efforts,…
COMMERCIAL READY UTILITIES MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY Oregon’s municipal water source is a set of three wells, with a capacity of 1,870,000 gallons per day. Storage capacity in two reservoirs is 1,700,000 gallons. The average daily demand is only 500,000 gallons per day, with a peak daily demand of 1,000,000 gallons. As a result, there is…
Volunteers are needed for the following positions: Market set up Market clean up Liz Hiemstra, Market Manager 815.499.0164 liz@librafarms.us Melanie Cozzi, City of Oregon Commissioner 913.522.1379 commissionercozzi@gmail.com farmersmarket@cityoforegon.org
The City of Oregon sits in the heart of the Rock River Trail; a region considered by many as one of the most tranquil and scenic sections of the river. The Rock River Trail is threefold: a water trail, bike trail, and auto touring trail. All three pass through our community. We invite…
Sarah Phelps Community Plaza continues to be a work in progress: The property was originally purchased five years ago and phase one of the project was to create public washrooms and move the John Phelps kitchen from the west end of town from the old Phelps farmstead to the other end of the property. Darin…
“Summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James Did you know July is National Anti-boredom month? And it’s easy to celebrate in Oregon! Little more than an hour’s drive from the Western Suburbs and 45 minutes from Rockford. Whether you are…
The Oregon Public Library is one of our hidden gems! An ongoing restoration is bringing the classic building back to it’s original charm, so be sure to make it a part of your visit. Highlights include the Eagles Nest Colony art collection. A second floor gallery was provided at the suggestion of the colony members,…
