City of Colona, Illinois

City of Colona, Illinois Located in the heart of the Midwest, Colona is a close-knit community that values history, progress, and hometown pride.

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Labor Day Closure πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈColona City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.We will resume n...
09/04/2026

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Labor Day Closure πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Colona City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

🌑️ Cooling Center Open Today & Tomorrow!The Colona Activity Center will be open as a Cooling Center today, Thursday, Sep...
09/03/2026

🌑️ Cooling Center Open Today & Tomorrow!

The Colona Activity Center will be open as a Cooling Center today, Thursday, September 3rd, and tomorrow, Friday, September 4th, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

πŸ“ 617 8th Street, Colona

Stay cool, stay safe! ❄️

🚨🌿 YARD WASTE DUMPSTER REMINDER 🌿🚨We need your help, Colona!The free yard waste dumpster is for YARD WASTE ONLY. Unfortu...
09/01/2026

🚨🌿 YARD WASTE DUMPSTER REMINDER 🌿🚨

We need your help, Colona!

The free yard waste dumpster is for YARD WASTE ONLY. Unfortunately, we are already finding construction materials and other items that do not belong in the dumpster.

🚫 NOT ALLOWED:
β€’ Wood, lumber, or construction debris
β€’ Plastic or trash
β€’ Dirt, rocks, or concrete
β€’ Household items or furniture
β€’ Any materials that are not yard waste

🌱 ALLOWED:
Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, flowers, plant trimmings, and small branches/brush.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If construction materials and other non-yard-waste items continue to be dumped in the dumpster, the free yard waste dumpster will be removed.

This service is being provided FREE to eligible Colona residents, and we want to keep it available for everyone.

πŸ’š Please do your part to keep the dumpster clean and use it properly.

Help us keep this service available for our community! Thank you, Colona! 🌿

🌿 FREE YARD WASTE DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR COLONA RESIDENTS! 🌿LRS is delivering the yard waste dumpster at the Wastewater ...
08/27/2026

🌿 FREE YARD WASTE DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR COLONA RESIDENTS! 🌿

LRS is delivering the yard waste dumpster at the Wastewater Treatment Plant today! πŸŽ‰

This is a FREE service for Colona residents who pay LRS for regular trash service.

🌱 What is yard waste?

Yard waste includes natural materials that grow in or around your yard or garden, such as:
πŸ‚ Leaves
🌿 Grass clippings
🌱 Weeds and garden plants
🌻 Flowers and plant trimmings
🌳 Small branches and brush
🍎 Fallen fruit from trees

Please continue to place your yard waste in yard waste bags before taking it to the dumpster.

🌳 Branch & Tree Requirements
Trees/branches may be no wider than 12 inches.
Keep branches 3 feet or less in length when disposing of them in the dumpster.

🚫 NO foreign materials are allowed in the dumpster. This includes trash, plastic, dirt, rocks, household items, or other materials that are not yard waste.

⚠️ Please help us keep this service available! If foreign materials are found in the dumpster, it may result in the loss of the free yard waste dumpsite for Colona residents.

Thank you for helping keep our community clean and ensuring this service remains available! πŸ’š

🏠 Is Your House Number Easy to See?A friendly reminder from the City of Colona! All homes within the City are required t...
08/26/2026

🏠 Is Your House Number Easy to See?

A friendly reminder from the City of Colona! All homes within the City are required to display their assigned house number:

πŸ“ Numbers must be at least 3 inches high
🎨 Numbers must be a contrasting color to the house
🏠 Numbers must be clearly displayed on or near the front of the home
πŸ”’ Only the officially assigned house number may be displayed

Properly displayed house numbers help ensure that emergency responders, mail carriers, delivery drivers, and visitors can quickly locate your home.

Please take a moment to check your house number and make sure it meets these requirements!

Thank you for helping keep Colona safe and easy to navigate! πŸ’š

🚨 LRS YARD WASTE UPDATE 🚨
08/19/2026

🚨 LRS YARD WASTE UPDATE 🚨

🌟 We’re Still Looking for Community Members to Get Involved! 🌟The City of Colona still has openings for residents who wo...
08/19/2026

🌟 We’re Still Looking for Community Members to Get Involved! 🌟

The City of Colona still has openings for residents who would like to make a difference and help shape the future of our community!

We are currently looking for:

πŸ›οΈ 2 Plan Commission Members
βš–οΈ 1 Zoning Board of Appeals Member

These volunteer positions provide an opportunity to be involved in planning, development, and zoning matters that affect Colona. Both boards meet as needed, so there is no regular monthly meeting schedule.

Interested in serving? Have questions? We’d love to hear from you!

πŸ“ž City Hall: (309) 792-0571
πŸ“§ Email: [email protected]

πŸ‘‡ Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! You never know who might be ready to step up and make an impact in our community. πŸ’š

🌟 Looking for a way to make a difference in Colona? 🌟

The City of Colona is looking for community-minded residents to serve on two important City commissions and boards:

πŸ›οΈ Plan Commission
βš–οΈ Zoning Board of Appeals

These positions give you the opportunity to help shape the future of our community by providing input on planning, development, and zoning decisions. Whether you've lived in Colona your whole life or are simply passionate about helping your community grow, we'd love to hear from you!

Both boards meet as needed, making this a great way to get involved without a regular monthly meeting schedule.

Interested in serving or have questions?

πŸ“ž Call City Hall at (309) 792-0571
πŸ“§ Email [email protected]

πŸ‘‡ Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post to help us spread the word! Together, we can continue building a stronger Colona.

πŸ“’ LRS PHONE LINE UPDATEColona residents β€” we have an update regarding the LRS phone line at 309-714-3148.LRS is currentl...
08/18/2026

πŸ“’ LRS PHONE LINE UPDATE

Colona residents β€” we have an update regarding the LRS phone line at 309-714-3148.

LRS is currently working to unlock the voicemail system so they can receive additional messages. They are aware of the situation and are working to get it fixed as soon as possible.

πŸ“± In the meantime, you may still TEXT 309-714-3148 so LRS is aware of your situation and can follow up.

☎️ If you are unable to send a text, please try calling the number periodically and be patient while LRS works to resolve the voicemail issue.

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while this is being addressed. Thank you! ♻️

♻️ Recycling Update!Please share!
08/14/2026

♻️ Recycling Update!

Please share!

Message from LRS:
♻️ UPDATE: RECYCLING TOTERS ♻️

Colona residents β€” please note that new recycling totes are not currently being delivered.

If you do not currently have a recycling tote or if your existing recycling tote needs to be replaced, please contact LRS via text or call at (309) 714-3148 to notify them of your need.

♻️ ALREADY HAVE A RECYCLING TOTE?

If you already have a pink recycling tote or a recycling tote previously issued by LRS, you can continue using it. You do not need to replace it with a new tote.

πŸ“ž Need a recycling tote or need your current tote replaced?
Please contact LRS via text or call at (309) 714-3148.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation! πŸ’šβ™»οΈ

πŸ“’ Please share!

Message from LRS:♻️ UPDATE: RECYCLING TOTERS ♻️Colona residents β€” please note that new recycling totes are not currently...
08/13/2026

Message from LRS:
♻️ UPDATE: RECYCLING TOTERS ♻️

Colona residents β€” please note that new recycling totes are not currently being delivered.

If you do not currently have a recycling tote or if your existing recycling tote needs to be replaced, please contact LRS via text or call at (309) 714-3148 to notify them of your need.

♻️ ALREADY HAVE A RECYCLING TOTE?

If you already have a pink recycling tote or a recycling tote previously issued by LRS, you can continue using it. You do not need to replace it with a new tote.

πŸ“ž Need a recycling tote or need your current tote replaced?
Please contact LRS via text or call at (309) 714-3148.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation! πŸ’šβ™»οΈ

πŸ“’ Please share!

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