The City of Marion Illinois

09/28/2026

It's almost time again, ♻

📅 : Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 : The Training Center, 211 E. Boulevard Street
⏰ : 9am-12pm

This event is for Marion residents. There will be volunteers available to help you unload your car 💚

Check out the graphic below for more info regarding eligible recycling items 👇

09/25/2026

IT’S A BIG DAY IN MARION!

City Hall staff is wearing pink today, and we’re ready to Marion!

Tonight is the Pink Out Game! Kickoff is at 7pm, and the weather is shaping up to be perfect for football. Grab your family, wear your pink, and come out to support our athletes, band kids, and ROTC members 🏈

But that’s not all—today is also Dolly Day! 📚✨ There’s plenty happening around town:
📖 : is hosting fun activities and special events throughout the day.
🛍️ Downtown businesses are celebrating with exclusive offers and special products available for the occasion. Be sure to shop local and check them out!
🎭 Steel Magnolias — Free Staged Reading
Join us tonight at 7pm at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center for a free staged reading of Steel Magnolias. Admission is free, and all proceeds go to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

So grab your pink, bring the family, support our local businesses, cheer on our kids, and enjoy a little Dolly magic along the way 💗

Happy Pink Out & Dolly Day, !

09/23/2026

Help us fill our box!

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) has set up a collection station in the lobby of City Hall to gather essential items for those in need. Your generous donations will directly support the clients served by the TASC team.

Items Needed 👇
Personal Hygiene Items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer etc.
Small Snacks: Granola bars, crackers, trail mix, etc.
Dog Food: Canned or dry dog food for our furry friends
Bottled Water: To keep everyone hydrated and healthy
Warm Winter Gear: Anything that will help people stay warm and dry as outside temperatures start to cool off

Your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. Drop off your donations at City Hall today and help us spread kindness and care 💙

09/22/2026

In honor of , join the Marion Carnegie Library and their wonderful group of performing artists and volunteers at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7pm for a free staged reading of Steel Magnolias! All proceeds go to benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Read SI 📘

In honor of “Dolly Day,” join us for a special staged reading of Steel Magnolias on September 25 at 7 PM at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.

Presented by Marion Carnegie Library in partnership with MCCC, this beloved story brings together humor, friendship, strength, and heart in Truvy’s beauty salon.

Admission is free, with donations accepted to benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through Read SI. Every dollar raised will go directly toward the program.

09/21/2026

🍁The annual Fall Clean Up: YARD WASTE ONLY runs November 30 - December 11, 2026 🍁

Sections of are divided into quadrants by Court Street & Main Street. Each quadrant will be picked up on the days that are scheduled. No return pickups or appointments will be made.

The fine print:
🍂SMALL LIMBS MUST BE SEPARATED AND TIED AND MEASURE NO MORE THAN 6FT LONG OR 2" IN DIAMETER
🍂ALL LEAVES ARE TO BE BAGGED OR BOXED
🍂ALL BAGS MUST BE SET ON THE STREET SIDE THE DAY PRECEDING THE PICK-UP FOR THE DESIGNATED AREA
🍂NO OTHER ITEMS WILL BE PICKED UP, STRICTLY YARD WASTE ONLY
🍂NO RETURN PICK-UPS
🍂NO PICK-UPS BY APPOINTMENT

The Street Department Facility is open Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm and Saturday from 8am-12pm for Marion residents to dispose of yard waste year around and is located at 1316 S. Van Buren Street, Marion.

Any groups that are looking to help a neighbor out with yard work, please do so BEFORE the scheduled pickup date and have the waste on the curb to be picked up.

With such a warm start to the fall, this yard waste pick up schedule should allow time for most of the leaves to drop.

09/18/2026

City Wide Trick-or-Treating is on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8:30pm 🎃

Prepare your candy bags and costumes or simply turn on your porch light to signal that you’re welcoming trick-or-treaters 🍬

There are also numerous "trunk or treats," fall parties, and other fun events happening all around 😎

If you're driving, particularly in residential neighborhoods, please proceed with caution and keep an eye out for pedestrians. For those walking the streets with children, ensure they stand out to drivers by wearing reflective clothing and carrying a flashlight 🔦