Village of Orion, Illinos

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Absentee Voting for March 20th Primary
Registered voters expecting to be absent from the county on the day of the primary election may vote an in-person absentee ballot at Village Hall beginning on February 27th.  The last day to vote absentee is March 19th. 

Those wishing to utilize any other form of absentee voting must contact the Henry County Clerk's office for information - (309) 937-3493.  Only in-person absentee voting is offered at Village Hall. 

Village Readies Band Shell for 2013 Celebration - Seeking Your Input
The Central Park Band Shell, which underwent major renovations in 2003, is again in need of some rehabilitation.  The condition of the nearly 100-year old structure has been reviewed by the village's engineering firm, Missman, Inc., but cost estimates for proposed improvements have not yet been ascertained.

Minimal improvements would most likely include replacing rotting boards, power washing, and painting.  More extensive improvements could include extension of the stage, excavation of the basement to provide for better storage and improve structural support, a poured concrete floor, and a sidewalk leading from the band shell to the rest room facilities.

The board is seeking input from village residents on the proposed plan.  The plan is available for viewing at Village Hall during regular office hours.

Place Available for Recycling Electronics
Eagle Enterprises Recycling, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of an electronics collection site at its facility in Galva.  Beginning January 2012, the number of electronic items banned from landfills will be expanded, making it ever more difficult to dispose of those televisions, computer monitors, printers, and the like.

Electronic recyclables cannot be combined with residential recyclables, so DO NOT put electronics in your curbside bin.  Electronics can only be disposed by transporting them to 510 S. E. Industrial Avenue, Galva, during Eagle's business hours of 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.  There is no charge for bringing items to the collection site.

For more information contact Eagle Enterprises Recycling at 1-888-932-2936 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Take a look at the website and see if you can claim an abandoned savings or checking account, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies, certificates of deposit, etc.  Illinois State Treasur Dan Rutherford encourages everyone to search the site for unclaimed assets.
  

Orion Census Numbers Reverse Trend
2010 Census figures revealed a pleasant surprise for the village.  The population count reversed the declining trend of the prior two census's by increasing 8.6%. 

Orion was one of only six Henry County communities to increase in population - and of those six, Orion garnered the highest number of additional residents - 148.  Hooppole gained the highest percentage increase at 25.9%, equaling 42 new residents. 

Increases in population translate to increases in state-shared revenues such as motor fuel tax and others.
 

Don't Miss Your Chance to Recycle
Curbside recycling is available to all single family homes in Orion.  To obtain a roll-out container, call Eagle Recycling at 1-888-932-2936.  The company will deliver the container directly to your house.  Pick up is every other Thursday.  You can find the pickup dates by clicking on our calendar tab at the top of this page or get a copy at Village Hall.

The fee to participate is $2.81 per month and is automatically added to your monthly utility bill.  Seniors who qualify for the senior property tax freeze through the Henry County Assessor's office will not be charged the fee.  The village will obtain an updated list from Henry County once per year.


Automatic Payment of Your Water & Sewer Bill
Are you interested in the hassle-free method of bill payment?  If so, consider signing up for automatic payment of your water and sewer bill.  To get the application form click on Government, Utilities, ACH.  Complete the form, attach a voided check of the account from which you want funds deducted, and drop off at Village Hall for processing.  It's as easy as that!


Freedom of Information Act Officer
The village board appointed village trustee Dale Stiles as the FOIA officer.  FOIA requests can be submitted in writing by mail to the Village Hall at P.O. Box 69, Orion, IL  61273, hand delivered to its physical address of 1202 4th Street, Orion, IL, or sent by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by facsimilie to 309-526-8444.