WELCOME TO
Oglesby, Illinois
Your Starved Rock Adventure Starts Here
Located at the gateway to Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby takes pride in it’s small town feel and wide ranging amenities. Interstate access, a community college, lively festivals, tourism traffic, and a vibrant downtown filled with independent businesses are typically features only associated with much larger communities.
What makes Oglesby so unique is the undeniable sense of belonging you find here. Because of the intimacy of a small town, residents tend to be community minded. There are year-round parades, festivals, and other gatherings where neighbors join together for celebratory traditions.
Good schools. Affordable cost of living. Culture. Entrepreneurial vibe. Low crime. Easy access to the outdoors. Family friendly environment. Oglesby truly does check all the boxes.
The City of Oglesby and the Illinois Valley region is ideal for new business and the relocation or expansion of existing operations. With infrastructure in place and proximity to interstate, rail, barge and air, Oglesby makes for excellent business opportunities. Many incentives are also offered through Enterprise Zones and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. Oglesby supports a thriving downtown business district perfect for entrepreneurs of all sizes. Over 3 million tourists visit Starved Rock annually, making Oglesby’s downtown one of the most frequented in central Illinois.
Whether you join us for a festival, enjoy one of our downtown establishments in your travels, or proudly call Oglesby home- we’re glad you are here. We look forward to creating lasting memories and economic opportunities for you and your family.
LATEST UPDATES FROM CITY HALL
Ambulance/Fire Department Application
Oglesby is accepting applications for both full time and partime medics and part time EMTs. Positions offer flexible scheduling and competitive wages. Call 815-883-3663 with questions.
Parks Department Summer Application
Applications can be downloaded here or picked up at City Hall. They will be accepted from February 3 – March 31. Applicants must be 15
Oglesby is thinking BIG with Building Incentive Grants
The Oglesby City Council recently approved several new grant opportunities for both new and existing businesses. A new Home Property Tax Rebate is also in place rebating back the city’s portion of the tax bill for four years.
Stop in to City Hall for more information on these incentives.