City Announcements

Seal Coat Map 2022  

The City of Oregon is committed to ensuring that all homes have access to water during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We can guarantee that no home will lose access to water and will suspend scheduled shut offs in March. If your household has difficulty paying the water bill on time, please contact City Hall (815-732-6321) to

Click HERE for public notice regarding operations, billing, and customer service during CORVID-19 health emergency.

List of Bars & Restaraunts 3-20-20 3/21/20 Here is a current list of local restaurants continuing to provide food services.  While dine-in is not allowed, restaurants may provide delivery, pick up, call in / carry-out orders, or even order at the counter and carry out.   Check the list to see which services are provided by each

5th Street Municipal Parking Lot Will Be Temporarily Closed Starting Wednesday: Final concrete is being poured today, They are moving into the final grading and preparations for paving on Franklin Street, 5th Street and the 5th Street parking lot. Final grading is being worked on now with the milling operation to take place on Wednesday,

Invitation to BID 2021-2022 SNOW REMOVAL – MUNICIPAL SIDEWALKS BID NO.: 21-001 The City of Oregon is seeking proposals for snow removal from municipal sidewalks. Please see the Bid Documents for details. https://cityoforegon.org/bids/ or pick up bid packets at Oregon City Hall. Proposal Due Date: Friday October 29th, 2021 @ 10:00a.m. when bids will be

We would like to invite the public to learn about and discuss our planning for the use of ARPA funds. The City will receive $470,000 in American Rescue funds. We want to make sure these one time funds have the best impact on our community. Come join us at the Oregon Coliseum before the Plan

February -Plant of the Year 2019 award

INVITATION FOR BIDS – EXTENTION OF BIDDING PROCESS – CITY of OREGON – ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The City of Oregon, Illinois, is extending the bid opening and will receive sealed bids for an ADA Improvements project until 11:00 o’clock A.M. on the 28th day of July, at the City Hall, located at 115 North 3rd Street,

Download: 2023 Brush Clean Up      

Today, April 1, 2020, Census Day is observed nationwide. By today, most homes should have received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Oregon benefits only by all residents reporting their presence.   By doing so, we will benefit from a larger share of state and federal funds provided to towns and cities across Illinois.

Timeline for Census 2020 Attached is the Timeline for Census Information When you receive the Census Form and you need assistance filling it out the Rock River Center will be able to help on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 732-3252 for the hours they are available.

City Council Agenda 8-11-20

City Council Agenda 9-8-2020

10-13-20 Council Agenda

The lobby of City Hall will remain closed until further notice. We will be going to new hours of operation starting 07/13/2020 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but City Hall/Police Department lobby will be closed 6a-5p tomorrow to allow contractors to finish the new sidewalk out front. City Hall will be open for the City Council Meeting. Please call 815-732-6321 (City Hall) 815-732-2803 (Police non-emergency) if you need assistance with something. Otherwise, our website has access to

Conversations with the mayor over a free cup of coffee in a relaxed casual setting.   Learn what’s happening in town and share your opinions as well. First Fridays, from 9 – 10 April 1, 2022 May 6, 2022 June 3, 2022

Conversations with the mayor over a free cup of coffee in a relaxed casual setting.   Learn what’s happening in town and share your opinions as well. First Fridays, from 9a – 10a August 6th, 2021 September 3rd, 2021 October 1st, 2021 November 5th, 2021 December 3rd, 2021

COVID 19 Response Press Release Comcast March 20th 2020Comcast 2 months free March 20, 2020

ComEd-Consumer Fraud All-Purpose Copy July 2019Comed-Consumer Fraud Fact Sheet July 2019

At the 9/26/23 City Council Meeting the City recognized E. D. Etnyre & Co – Official Site for their continued positive impact on the Community of Oregon as well as their success in reaching their momentous achievement of their 125th anniversary as a company. Mayor Williams read the proclamation and presented E.D. Etnyre and Company

Public Health Department Notice  :  RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUSPENSION OF PUBLIC EVENTS NewsRelease_COVID19_3-12-20 

Council Agenda

Council meeting dates 2020   Holidays 2020

ECDC Agenda

Due to the Holiday the ECDC meeting with be moved from July 5th at 5:00 p.m. to July 7th at 11:00 a.m. via zoom. Link provide in agenda.

ECDC Agenda May 2020

Due to the excessive heat predicted for Thursday August 24th, 2023, the Farmer’s Market has been cancelled.

Flushing Hydrants 2020

Survey of Oregon Residents (research.net)

INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Oregon, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for an ADA Improvements project until 10:00   o’clock A.M. on the 8th day of October, at the City Hall, located at 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The

Invitation to BID 2022-2023 SNOW REMOVAL – MUNICIPAL SIDEWALKS BID NO.: 22-001 The City of Oregon is seeking proposals for snow removal from municipal sidewalks. Please see the Bid Documents for details. or pick up bid packets at Oregon City Hall. Proposal Due Date: Tuesday December 27th @ 10:00a.m. when bids will be opened. Snow Removal

Per Ogle County Highway Department: Construction on the improvements to 5th St and Jefferson St in the City of Oregon will begin on Tuesday, May 12th. The work will include curb & gutter replacement, sidewalk replacement and pavement resurfacing on Jefferson St from 4th St (IL Route 2) to 6th St, and on 5th St

The March meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be April 20, 2021.

The paper reported the incorrect address for our Memorial Day service. At approximately 9am the American Legion and VFW will place the wreath at the Soldiers Monument on 4th Street at the Courthouse. Followed by a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery (approximately 9:30am) 300 Block of North 3rd Street with Mayor Ken Williams, a guest speaker,

*Subject to change as we continue to develop plans. City of Oregon News Release 05-27-20

Nicor has reached out to us and provided the following information on their energy assistance programs. Please share with anyone who may need some help. – Darin DeHaan, City Administrator Nicor Energy Assistance

It’s Solicitor’s time if you don’t want them coming to your house attached is a card you can print out or they are available at City Hall. You can also call City Hall to see if they are registered. Solicitors Door hanger

Monday October 19th, 2020 10am-11:30am St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot 300 N. 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061

Byron Plant Closing Impact: On August 27, 2020 Exelon announced that it intends to retire the Byron Nuclear Plant in September of 2021. The closure of the Byron Plant will have a devastating impact on our County and our Park District as well as local sales tax, housing and many other Economic Impacts. Click image

Parking On Street After Snowstorm: After a snowfall of one inch or more has accumulated on the public streets the following rules will apply: Vehicles must be parked on the side of the street where the even-numbered building or house would be located between the hours of 7:00 a.m. on that day and 7:00 a.m.

Ogle County Broadband for All Survey

INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Oregon, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for an ADA Improvements project until 11:00  o’clock A.M. on the 14th day of July, at the City Hall, located at 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The

Darin DeHaan, City Administrator: At the 03-22-2022 City Council meeting, the council began discussing a new Non-highway vehicle (UTV) ordinance. If anyone has any comments or concerns please reach out to me @ 815-732-6321 or email ddehaan@cityoforegon.org This is just the 1st draft of the ordinance. Ord 2022-106 Non-Highway Vehicles – Draft  

Plan Commission Agenda 10-20-20

Press Release – Lee Ogle Counties Phased ReOpening (002)

Below is the public notice for the city’s purchase of real estate as described within the document.   Public Notice – Purchase of Real Estate

PUBLIC NOTICE-Public Hearing forPines Road Corridor District April 21st, 2020

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Seasonal employment application 2023

Hydrant Flushing

Considering the new restrictions please be aware of social distancing and best practices provided by the CDC. Hours: Saturday October 31st, 2020 from 4pm-6pm – The City feels that doing this during mostly daylight hours will help with social distancing.   Turn on your porch light if you will be handing out candy. *Do not

Trunk or Treat Chamber of Commerce

US/Solar has submitted a variance request for a project on Oregon Trail Road. This is the parcel just south of Century Hills Subdivision. A copy of their proposal is attached. Here: US Solar

The City of Oregon has begun construction of new water mains on Rhoads Place from 10th Street to 8th Street, Jefferson Street from 10th Street to 8th Street, Monroe Street from 4th Street to 3rd Street, and 3rd Street from Monroe Street to Illinois Street. The project also includes the construction of new water service

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT   The City of Oregon has begun construction of new water mains on 10th Street from Jefferson Street to Clay Street, Adams Street from 10th Street to 9th Street, 8th Street from Clay Street to Pines Road, and Madison Street from 8th Street to 7th Street. The project also includes the