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2027 CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONTuesday, April 6, 2027OFFICES TO BE ELECTEDCity ClerkOne seatAlderman at LargeFour seatsIMPORT...
08/19/2026

2027 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

OFFICES TO BE ELECTED

City Clerk
One seat

Alderman at Large
Four seats

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Candidate petition circulation begins. Candidate packets may be picked up from the City Clerk at Orient City Hall.

Monday, November 16, 2026
Candidate filing period opens. This is the first day candidates may file nomination papers with the City Clerk.

Monday, November 23, 2026
Candidate filing period closes. Nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. Orient City Hall will remain open until 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of accepting candidate filings.

Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Consolidated Election Day. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Candidate packets are available from the City Clerk at Orient City Hall, 404 Lincoln Avenue, Orient, Illinois.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all required nomination documents are properly completed and filed within the applicable filing period.

Candidates must also file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Franklin County Clerk as required by Illinois law. Forms may be obtained from the Franklin County Clerk’s Office.

For questions regarding candidate filing with the City of Orient, please contact:

City of Orient
404 Lincoln Avenue
Orient, Illinois
618-937-2339

For questions regarding elections, voter registration, or voting procedures, contact the Franklin County Clerk’s Office at 618-438-3221.

🚧 Street Improvements Coming Soon! 🚧The City of Orient is pleased to announce that, thanks to funding received through t...
08/03/2026

🚧 Street Improvements Coming Soon! 🚧

The City of Orient is pleased to announce that, thanks to funding received through the Economic Impact Grant, several streets throughout the community will be resurfaced.

The attached map shows the streets included in this project. The red and yellow markings are for the contractor’s use only and do not indicate different types of work or priorities. Every marked street shown on the map is scheduled to be resurfaced as part of this project.

The project is currently in the procurement and bidding phase, which is the final step before construction begins. Once the bidding process is complete and a contractor is selected, the City will announce the anticipated construction schedule and any temporary traffic impacts.

These improvements represent another investment in Orient’s infrastructure and will provide smoother, safer streets for our residents and visitors.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to improve the City of Orient. 🚧

08/03/2026

The City of Orient would like to inform residents that active enforcement of city ordinances will begin immediately.

For many years, ordinance enforcement has been limited. As a result, some properties that are not in compliance have gone unaddressed. To ensure our ordinances are applied fairly and consistently, the City has hired a Code Enforcement Administrator.

We understand this may be a change for many residents, but our goal is not to target or single out anyone. Every residence, property, and property owner will be held to the same standards under the same ordinances. Enforcement will be conducted impartially and professionally throughout the community.

Maintaining our properties and following city ordinances helps protect property values, improves public safety, and keeps Orient a clean, attractive place to live.

If you receive a notice of a violation, we encourage you to work with the City to resolve the issue within the time provided. Our goal is voluntary compliance whenever possible.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work together to improve our community.

🚧 NOW HIRING – PART-TIME SEASONAL CITY MAINTENANCE WORKER 🚧The City of Orient is looking for a dependable, hardworking i...
07/28/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING – PART-TIME SEASONAL CITY MAINTENANCE WORKER 🚧

The City of Orient is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our maintenance team immediately.

🕕 Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Required Qualifications

✅ Valid driver’s license
✅ Reliable transportation
✅ Dependable and punctual
✅ Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
✅ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
✅ Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions

Preferred Experience

• Operating tractors, mowers, or dump trucks
• Maintenance, repair, or construction work
• Landscaping or public works
• Identifying and addressing maintenance needs proactively

Job Duties

This position assists with the maintenance and upkeep of city property and infrastructure. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, minor repairs, operation of city equipment, and other duties necessary to help keep the City of Orient clean, safe, and well maintained.

This is more than just a seasonal position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance into a Maintenance Supervisor role based on performance, reliability, and leadership.

If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to get to work, we encourage you to apply today!

Apply online at:
https://cityoforient.aidaform.com/job-application-form

⚠️ Water Service Disconnect Reminder ⚠️This is a reminder that water service will be disconnected tomorrow, Monday, July...
07/26/2026

⚠️ Water Service Disconnect Reminder ⚠️

This is a reminder that water service will be disconnected tomorrow, Monday, July 27, for accounts that are more than 30 days past due.

Final notices were mailed approximately one week ago. Due to the unusually high number of delinquent accounts, the City must enforce its water billing policy consistently.

If your account is more than 30 days behind, your water service will be suspended until your account is brought current.

If you have received a final notice and have not yet made payment, please take care of your balance immediately to avoid interruption of service.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation.

🚧 Parking Lot Reopening Update 🚧We’re happy to share that the Orient City Hall & Park parking lot will reopen to the pub...
07/23/2026

🚧 Parking Lot Reopening Update 🚧

We’re happy to share that the Orient City Hall & Park parking lot will reopen to the public tomorrow (Friday) at 6:00 AM.

The new asphalt has been completed and the fresh striping is in place. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation throughout this project. Your understanding helped make this improvement possible.

Thank you for helping us improve our community!

🚧 PARKING LOT CLOSED TODAY 🚧Just a reminder that the Orient City Hall & Park parking lot is closed today (Wednesday) whi...
07/22/2026

🚧 PARKING LOT CLOSED TODAY 🚧

Just a reminder that the Orient City Hall & Park parking lot is closed today (Wednesday) while crews are actively laying asphalt.

Please do not drive around any barriers or enter the parking lot while work is underway. The lot is expected to reopen to the public by Thursday afternoon.

Thank you for your patience as we get this much-needed improvement completed!

🚧 Parking Lot Improvement Project at Orient City Hall & Park 🚧Beginning Monday, work will start to asphalt the Orient Ci...
07/16/2026

🚧 Parking Lot Improvement Project at Orient City Hall & Park 🚧

Beginning Monday, work will start to asphalt the Orient City Hall and Park parking lot. The project is expected to be completed by the end of next week, weather permitting.

During portions of the project, the City Hall/Park parking lot may be temporarily inaccessible to the public. We will do our best to keep these disruptions to a minimum and maintain access whenever possible.

⚠️ Please do not drive around barricades or through closed areas for your safety and to prevent damage to the new surface.

📬 Residents needing access to their post office boxes are encouraged to park along the street during times when the parking lot is unavailable.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this important improvement to our community facilities.

🚨 BOIL WATER ORDER – EAST CHICAGO AVENUE 🚨NOTICE TO RESIDENTSA Boil Water Order is now in effect for residents on East C...
07/06/2026

🚨 BOIL WATER ORDER – EAST CHICAGO AVENUE 🚨

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

A Boil Water Order is now in effect for residents on East Chicago Avenue in Orient until further notice.

During fiber internet installation work today, contractors accidentally struck a water line. As a precaution, affected customers should bring all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and preparing food to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

City crews are working with the contractor to repair the damaged water line and restore normal service as quickly as possible. Water quality testing will be completed before the Boil Water Order is lifted.

We will post another update as soon as the order has been lifted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as repairs are completed. Please share this post to help notify your neighbors.

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸

In observance of Independence Day, Orient City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

As you celebrate our nation’s freedom, don’t forget to come out and enjoy Orient’s 4th of July Fireworks Event on Saturday, July 4! 🎆 Bring your family, lawn chairs, and blankets for a day of live music, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, and an amazing fireworks show to end the night. ❤️🤍💙

Have a safe and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸🎇

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Orient, IL
62874

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+16189372339

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