Village of Carlock

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It's a beautiful evening down at the park..... come on down and join us. Community Market tonight with Hink's Smokehous...
06/16/2026

It's a beautiful evening down at the park..... come on down and join us. Community Market tonight with Hink's Smokehousr food truck is here with deliciousness and peach cobbler for dessert!

Market vendors tonight:
~MeadowRidge Bee Farm
~Happy Hide Skincare
~Dry Grove Chicken
~Carlock Library
~Anita Otto's Cradts
~The Unique Twist Balloons

PLUS!! Buy a duck for the July 4th Duck Race! $3.

06/13/2026

A good reminder about running generators from our fire department:

Thank you to those who have started raking and using your tractors to help prepare the playground for the celebration! W...
06/11/2026

Thank you to those who have started raking and using your tractors to help prepare the playground for the celebration! We appreciate you and the time you are willing to give!
We are going to let it dry out a bit and put a call out for help again soon.
You know what they say…
“Many hands make light work”

🇺🇸 25 days! 🇺🇸 250 Years!! 🇺🇸 250 BUCKS!!!Let’s turn the Village of Carlock….Red, White and Blue! We are 25 days before ...
06/09/2026

🇺🇸 25 days!
🇺🇸 250 Years!!
🇺🇸 250 BUCKS!!!
Let’s turn the Village of Carlock….
Red, White and Blue!

We are 25 days before Carlock’s America 250 Celebration. There will be a lot going on the weekend of the 4th and we have just learned of another exciting opportunity for you to take part in!

A community member has generously donated $250 CASH to the 3 homeowner/business owners who show the most patriotic spirit (extra points for clean and tidy curb appeal).

1st place - $125
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50

Judging will take place on July 2nd and winners will be announced during the NOON presentation in the Park on July 4th!

…Let’s celebrate America and the homes that make our community shine!
🇺🇸 Thank you for keeping our Village clean and full of ‘Classic Charm, Modern Spirit’ 🇺🇸

From the Office of the Clerk….Abigail Tapia with Southwestern Advantage has been issued a solicitor’s permit to sell edu...
06/09/2026

From the Office of the Clerk….
Abigail Tapia with Southwestern Advantage has been issued a solicitor’s permit to sell educational books in the Village of Carlock. She is a student at The University of Florida and is being hosted this summer by a Carlock resident. Please welcome her to our Village.
You can learn more about her internship by visiting her page. Abby “The Education Girl” Tapia

We're closing in on one month before Carlock's America 250 Celebration and do we have a lot planned!Check out our webpag...
05/31/2026

We're closing in on one month before Carlock's America 250 Celebration and do we have a lot planned!

Check out our webpage for the event schedule and information:
https://carlockil.gov/carlock-s-america-250-celebration

Parade ~ Fireworks ~ Flag Raising Ceremony ~ The Reading of the Declaration of Independence ~ 50-year Time Capsule Reveal ~ Food Trucks ~ Music ~ Games & Relays ~ Bouncy Houses ~ Duck Race ~ Music ~ History Tours ~ Local Artisan & Produce Vendors ~ Historical Displays ~ Selfie Photo Backdrop ~ Beard Contest ~ and more!

Want to be in the Parade?
Contact: Dawn Holliger:
[email protected] or (309) 212-8498

Want to be a Sponsor or a Volunteer?
Contact:
John Holliger, [email protected] or (309) 531-3099, or
Rhonda Baer, [email protected] or (309) 275-8451

The 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Carlock Community Market is back! Join us Tuesday, June 2nd, 5-7pm, to kick it off down at the ...
05/31/2026

The 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Carlock Community Market is back!

Join us Tuesday, June 2nd, 5-7pm, to kick it off down at the PARK!

Internationally acclaimed PIZZA PAYAA Food Truck will be there to help us celebrate!
If you have not tried Pizza Payaa, here is your chance. They placed 2nd in the Detroit Style competition and 5th in the Pan Pizza competition recently at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-03-30/normals-pizza-payaa-takes-second-place-at-international-pizza-expo

McLean County Mobile Health Clinic will there to do free blood pressure, BMI, and AIC readings and provide heart health and healthy lifestyle education. They'll be pulling in a little earlier, starting at 4pm.

The Carlock Softball League will be kicking off their season as well, so why not come on down to support your local artisans and producers, enjoy some award winning pizza for dinner, get a quick health check, and cheer on your favorite Carlock youth!

Want to be a vendor at the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Carlock Community Market? No problem, contact us at [email protected] or (309) 276-2219

1st & 3rd Tuesdays Carlock Community Market 2026 Dates:
June 2
June 16
July 4* Special Date
July 21
August 4
August 18
September 1
September 15

05/28/2026

Garbage pick-up is Friday, 5/29, this week due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Breakfast in the Park…May 16th.
05/07/2026

Breakfast in the Park…May 16th.

Congratulations to the winners of the Holiday Light contest!1st place $100 ….410 Travis Drive2nd place $50 ….307 E Washi...
12/24/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Holiday Light contest!
1st place $100 ….410 Travis Drive
2nd place $50 ….307 E Washington
3rd place $25…102 W Washington
The winner of the Mayor’s choice traveling trophy goes to Limelite Graphics!
Thank you all for lighting up the town.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…from the Village of Carlock!

Address

302 SE Hill Street
Carlock, IL
61725

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4am

Telephone

(309) 376-2219

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