Orangeville, IL

Nestled along the banks of Richland Creek, Orangeville is an excellent place to raise a family, open a business or visit for the day. Located just two miles south of the Wisconsin border, the town hosts many local attractions including the Jane Addams Trail, Brush Creek Golf Course, Summer Concert Series, Butterfly Sanctuary and more.

Population: 793 (2010 Census)

President: Tom Scudder

School: Orangeville Community Unit School District #203

Web Site: www.villageoforangeville.com

View: ESRI Summary Report

Orangeville Community Data

UTILITIES

Water: Village of Orangeville

Sewer: Village of Orangeville

Electric: ComEd

Gas: Nicor

Telecommunications: Mediacom, Frontier, T6 Broadband, Sand Prairie Wireless, Aero Inc.

Sanitation/Recycling: Gills Freeport Disposal

COMMUNITY DETAILS

Founded in 1851 and settled primarily by people of German descent who were moving west from New York and Pennsylvania. Orangeville is now home to about 780 people, with 1,500 residing in the 61060 zip code.
Harry Hartzell, editor of the Orangeville Alert from 1900-1938, called Orangeville “The Best Little Town on Earth,” and the slogan stuck.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Richland Creek Trailhead and Shelter
Jane Addams Trail
John Park Park
Mighty Richland Theater

CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES

Bowen Oil
The Other Place Bar & Grill
Orangeville Animal Health Services
Brush Creek Golf Course
Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop
High Noon Saloon

Key Industries

Healthcare

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

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