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Economic Development

Build America Bonds Fund:

Build America Bonds are taxable municipal bonds that were introduced as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama in 2009. The purpose of the bonds is to lower the cost of borrowing by state and municipal agencies.

The value of Wenona’s Build America Bonds is $3.5 million.

The City of Wenona has used these funds to complete numerous, much needed projects over the past three years. Projects include: 1st North Street, Walnut Street, South Water Tower, Walnut Street Water Tower, and Water Main Replacements throughout the city.

Economic Development

The 1st North Street and Walnut Street projects were funded by the Build America Bonds Fund. Walnut Street was completed in November of 2011, and 1st North was completed early September of 2012. Picture taken 9/10/12 days before 1st North was completed.

Economic Development

Looking north down Walnut Street from the intersection of 4th South and Walnut Street. Picture taken in November of 2011.

Economic Development

A view from the intersection of First North and Pine Street looking east. The funds for the project came from the Build American Bonds fund. The project was finalized in the middle of September. Picture taken early Summer 2012.

Economic Development

A picture of the new handicap parking to the west of the American Legion Building on Walnut Street. Taken 9/10/12.

Water Tower Improvements:

Project Summary: The South water tower project consisted of the removal of the lead based paint and sandblasting, priming and painting of both the interior and exterior of the tower. Other miscellaneous improvements were completed during the repairs. The Walnut Street tower project consisted of sandblasting, priming and painting the tank’s interior as well as other miscellaneous maintenance issues that required attention.

Walnut Street:

Project Summary: The Walnut Street Roadway project consists of approximately 3,200 feet of total roadway replacement from Fourth South Street, north to Elm Street. Sidewalk replacement, where necessary, and handi-cap access ramps have also been addressed.

The improved roadway is constructed of concrete pavement with new curbing and gutters on both sides of the street. Utility improvements included the replacement of the pre-existing 4″ cast water main with new 6″ PVC mains along the entire street re-construction limits and continued south one block to Fifth South Street. Storm sewer construction/replacement was also part of the project. New valves and water service issues have been addressed in conjunction with the main construction.

1st North Street:

Project Summary: The First North Street Roadway project consists of approximately 1,800 feet of total roadway replacement from Walnut Street, west to, and including the Spruce Street intersection. Sidewalk replacement, where necessary, and handi-cap access ramps have also been addressed.

The improved roadway is constructed of concrete pavement with new curb and gutter on both sides of the street. Utility imporvements included the replacement of the pre-existing 4″ cast water main with approximately 2,100 feet of new 6″ and 8″ PVC mains. Approximately 3,200 feet of new storm sewer has been constructed from Walnut Street to a tributary of Sandy Creek just east of Maple Street. Sanitary sewer improvements consist of the replacement of 450 feet of 15″ main from alley to alley east and west of the Hickory Street intersection. All utility improvements included related manholes, inlets, catch basins, valves and services.

Water Main Replacements:

Project Summary: This project consisted of the replacement of the old cast mains with a combination of approximately 220 foot of new 6″ and 1,520 foot 8″ PVC mains to improve circulation and fire protection within the system. This project also included all related valves, services and hydrants.

Culvert Improvements:

Project Summary: Removal and replacement of the existing culverts and the portions of roadway which would be effected by the project limits. The type and size of culvert will be determined at time of final

Location

The City of Wenona is located in northeast Marshall County in north Central Illinois. Located along Interstate 39, we are only 20 miles south of Interstate 80 and are between the intersections of Route 251 and Route 17 and Route 251 and Route 18.

Normal: Take I-39N. Take Exit 35, Lacon-Wenona exit. Turn right onto IL-17. Turn left and follow IL-251.
Take I-90E to I-55S Exit 53. Take I-80W, Exit 250B to I-39S/US 51S, Exit 79A. Exit 41 at the Lostant-Streator exit. Turn left on I-18 and then turn right onto and follow IL-251.
Take I-80W to I-39S/US 51S, Exit 79A. Exit 41 at the Lostant-Streator exit. Turn left on I-18 and then turn right onto and follow IL-251.

Major Cities

Bloomington/Normal:
Population 126,983
Distance 40 mi.
Champaign:
Population 80,286
Distance 94 mi.
Chicago:
Population 2,851,268
Distance 116 mi.
Decatur:
Population 76,199
Distance 90 mi.
Joliet:
Population 147,633
Distance 78 mi.
Peoria:
Population 115,520
Distance 47 mi.
Rockford:
Population 157,280
Distance 93 mi.
Springfield::
Population 118,033
Distance 107 mi.

Airports & Rail Service

Central Illinois Regional Airport-
Bloomington Illinois Valley Regional Airport-Peru
Midway Airport-
Chicago
O'Hare International Airport-
Chicago
Peoria International Airport-
Peoria
rail service stations are available in Dwight and Bloomington.

Demographics

City of Wenona Population: 1,056

Marshall County Population: 12,640

County Seat: Lacon, IL

Google earth of the City owned parks:

City Park (including tennis courts, ball diamond and skating rink): 3.9 acres

Total 22.8 ACRES

North Ball Diamond: 7.6 acres
East Ball Diamond: 2.4 acres
Downtown Shelter area: 1.1 acres
City Pond property: 7.7 acres
Downtown Shelter area: 1.1 acres
  • Females:: 547-51.8%
  • Hispanic: 14-1.3%
  • Males: 509-48.2%
  • Two or more races: 7-0.7%
  • Median Resident Age: 39.8 yrs
  • African American: 5-0.5%
  • Estimated Median Household Income: $49,764
  • American Indian: 5-0.5%
  • Asian: 4-0.3%
  • White: 1,021-96.7%
  • Land Area: .67 square miles

Public Service

Water/Sewer:City of Wenona-Water Department-(815) 853-4227

Gas:Ameren-(800)-232-2477

Electric:ComEd-(877) 426-6331

Telecommunications:

Frontier-(877) 387-3477

AT&T-(877) 325-0445

Illinois Cellular-(800) 438-4824

Sprint-(877) 639-8351

Verizon-(800) 837-4966

Cable Service:

MediaCom-(866) 637-2225

DirectTV-(866) 922-9475

Dish-(877) 375-1012

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