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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🚪 Door-to-Door Solicitation Notice – Monday, June 15
06/11/2026

🚪 Door-to-Door Solicitation Notice – Monday, June 15

🎉 Exciting News for the City of Colona! 🎉The City of Colona has been notified that we will receive $700,000 in legislati...
06/10/2026

🎉 Exciting News for the City of Colona! 🎉

The City of Colona has been notified that we will receive $700,000 in legislative funding through a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant, as announced by State Senator Mike Halpin.

This award builds on recent grant successes for our community, including:
✅ $300,000 for improvements to our parks
✅ $100,000 dedicated to upgrading the city’s storm sirens

The City will now work to develop and submit a project narrative to the State for approval, outlining how this new funding will be used to benefit our community. We hope to have that proposal completed by the end of the year.

We are incredibly grateful for this investment in Colona and the opportunities it creates to improve our city for residents today and for future generations.

A special shoutout and sincere thank you to Senator Mike Halpin and his team for their continued support and advocacy on behalf of our community. Your efforts to secure funding for projects that make a real difference are greatly appreciated.

Stay tuned as we share more details about this exciting project as they become available!

"Stay tuned. It's going to take awhile, but it's going to be absolutely great for our community," said Mayor Brian Johnson. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

📢 UTILITY BILL FORMAT CHANGEResidents may notice a change in how charges appear on mailed utility bills.Due to software ...
06/05/2026

📢 UTILITY BILL FORMAT CHANGE

Residents may notice a change in how charges appear on mailed utility bills.

Due to software limitations, each charge cannot be listed individually on its own line. To improve transparency and avoid the generic "Other Charges" description, mailed bills will now show AM/BD/BR/R grouped together, while variable charges will be listed separately.

✅ Your charges have not changed. This update only changes how they are displayed on your mailed bill.

Please note: If you do not receive a particular service, such as Refuse (R), the abbreviation will still appear on your bill; however, you will not be charged for that service. The same principle applies to the other abbreviations as applicable to your account.

For a complete breakdown of all charges on your account, please submit your email address to the City using the link below (if you have not already done so). Once your email is registered, you can view detailed billing information online using your account number and the customer portal.

📧 Submit your email: https://www.colonail.com/index.asp?SEC={62436CBB-1195-4566-A060-E94777F7507D}&Type=SMARTFORM

💻 Customer Portal Login: https://portal.locis.com/Home.aspx?d=324

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our utility billing services.

🚔🚨Looking for talented individuals to come join our team! Apply today! 🚔🚨
06/03/2026

🚔🚨Looking for talented individuals to come join our team! Apply today! 🚔🚨

🚔 COLONA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING! 🚔

LET’S ADDRESS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM…

❌ No, we don’t have a brand-new police department.

❌ No, we don’t have a fitness center, coffee bar, or fancy lobby.

⛽ Our police department is an old gas station built in the 1950s.

BUT HERE’S WHAT WE DO HAVE:

✅ One of the most supportive communities you’ll ever serve

✅ A family atmosphere where officers genuinely enjoy working together

✅ Leadership that knows your name and values your ideas

✅ A department where you’re more than a badge number

✅ The biggest and coolest National Night Out around

✅ Opportunities for both experienced officers and new recruits

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

🚔 Certified officers interested in a lateral transfer

🚔 Individuals ready to start a career in law enforcement

UPCOMING TESTING DATES

📅 June 9, 2026 — 5:00 PM

📅 July 14, 2026 — 5:00 PM

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

COME TALK TO US!

If you’re looking for the newest building in law enforcement, we may not be your place.

If you’re looking for a department with heart, strong community support, and a team that has your back, we’d love to meet you.

COLONA POLICE DEPARTMENT

“Sure, our building once pumped gas… but now it pumps out service to our community”.

⚠️ LRS Update - 5/27/26
05/27/2026

⚠️ LRS Update - 5/27/26

🗑️🇺🇸 Reminder: There will be no trash pickup on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.All trash collection routes will ...
05/22/2026

🗑️🇺🇸 Reminder: There will be no trash pickup on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

All trash collection routes will be pushed back one day for the remainder of the week.

📢 Please share to help spread the word!

City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. 🕊️🗓️ Regular business hours will resume on T...
05/22/2026

City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. 🕊️

🗓️ Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

Please go to the original post to cast your votes!
05/20/2026

Please go to the original post to cast your votes!

🌟 CITY OF COLONA LOGO & SLOGAN CONTEST FINALISTS 🌟

Thank you to everyone in our community who submitted ideas for the new City of Colona logo and slogan! We received many thoughtful and creative entries, and we are excited to share the finalists.

Now it’s your turn to help choose the favorites! 🎉

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE:

1️⃣ Review the 3 finalist logos in the photo below. Larger versions of each logo can be viewed in the comments.

2️⃣ Vote for your favorite logo by commenting with the logo number.

3️⃣ Review the 3 finalist slogans in the photo below.

4️⃣ Vote for your favorite slogan by commenting with the slogan number.

🏆 LOGO FINALISTS:

Logo 1 – Modern wave-inspired “Colona” design

Logo 2 – Scenic roadway, bike path, and canal design

Logo 3 – Bold text logo with integrated water element

✍️ SLOGAN FINALISTS:

Slogan 1 – “Welcome to Colona – Home of the Historic Hennepin Canal”

Slogan 2 – “Heart, History, and the Hennepin”

Slogan 3 – “Rooted in Community. Growing with Purpose.”

📅 Voting will remain open through June 17th

We appreciate everyone who participated in this community contest and look forward to seeing which logo and slogan best represent the future of Colona!

The City of Colona proudly recognizes and celebrates our incredible City of Colona Public Works team during National Pub...
05/18/2026

The City of Colona proudly recognizes and celebrates our incredible City of Colona Public Works team during National Public Works Week!

From maintaining our streets and water systems to snow removal, parks, utilities, infrastructure repairs, and everything in between, our Public Works team works tirelessly behind the scenes every day to keep our community safe, clean, and running smoothly. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to service often go unnoticed, but their impact is felt by every resident and business in our city.

Thank you to our Public Works employees for your hard work, long hours, and unwavering service to the residents of Colona. We truly appreciate everything you do for our community!

This week, the City of Colona proudly recognizes and honors our dedicated police officers during National Police Week.We...
05/11/2026

This week, the City of Colona proudly recognizes and honors our dedicated police officers during National Police Week.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the men and women of the Colona Police Department who serve our community each and every day with professionalism, courage, and compassion. Their commitment to protecting our residents, businesses, and visitors does not go unnoticed.

National Police Week is also a time to remember and honor the officers across the country who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, as well as the families who stand beside them in service.

Please join us in thanking our officers for their continued dedication to keeping Colona safe. 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

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100 E 9th Avenue
Colona, IL

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