Village of Bishop Hill
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Village Government:
The Village Government consists of a Mayor, Clerk and six trustees who are all elected.
The Treasurer is appointed by the Mayor. These are not full-time positions. You may
contact the Village office regarding personal or business relocation by calling 309-927-
3353.
Bishop Hill Government:
Mayor: Neil Cooper - 309-927-3808
Clerk: Pam Chenoweth - 309- 927-3094
Treasurer: Robert Mitz - 309-927-3029
Trustees:
Zoning Officer: Name unavailable at this time - call 309-927-3353
Historic Review Chair: Name unavailable at this time - call 309-927-3353.
Meetings:
The Village Board meets the second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 5:30p.m. In the
Municipal Building (next to the water tower). The meetings are open to the public. The
Historic Review, Zoning, and Water Boards meet as necessary. Meetings are posted in the
Post Office, Municipal Building/Water Tower and the Filling Station restaurant.
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers:
Bishop Hill Fire Station: 309-927-3322
Sheriff (Cambridge): 309-937-3911
Animal Control: 309-852-0040
Services:
Water & Garbage -
The Village Clerk takes care of the water and garbage payments. The rate for residents
is $21.00 per month ($15.00 for water and $6.00 for garbage). Make checks out to
"Village of Bishop Hill." Send payments to the Village of Bishop Hill, P. O. Box 117,
Bishop Hill, IL 61419-0117. Business and restaurant water rates are different and they
contract for their own garbage/trash removal. There are dumpsters at the Water Tower
for residents. We ask that you burn all that you can. This will help delay future price
increases for trash service. Recycling bins are also at the Water Tower. There is a dump
for yard waste, located north of the ball park (on Park Street), alongside the ravine.
There are signs posted at each site.
Mail -
The U.S. Post Office (Zip Code for Bishop Hill is 61419) is open Monday through
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 4:15 p.m. Sat. hours are 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The
lobby is open 24 hours a day with mail picked up at 7:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday and 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. on Sat.
Internet Service Providers -
DSL and dial-up are available through the local phone company, Mid Century Telephone
(309-647-6113 or 877-643-2368). Additional providers are available in Galva and
Geneseo.
911 Service -
Call 911 in emergencies and the dispatcher will connect you to the emergency service
you need. Everyone has a street address that will further aid fire and ambulance services
in reaching you efficiently.
Cemetary -
The Treasurer, Robert Mitz (309-927-3029), has the books for the Bishop Hill
Cemetary in the event you want to special "forever" in Bishop Hill.
Public Library -
Residents may use the Galva Public Library located at 120 N. W. 3rd. Avenue, Galva,
IL. Please call for hours of operation: 309-932-2180. A library book drop book is
located on the corner of Main and Bishop Hill Street, next to the Bishop Hill Bakery.
Voting -
Bishop Hill polling place is the Fire Station (conveniently located on Bishop Hill Street,
next to the Filling Station restaurant). You can register to vote at the Henry County
Courthouse in Cambridge, IL. Please call for hours that the courthouse is open: 309-
937-3492.
Tourism -
Bishop Hill is a tourist town and there are many interesting events. Click here to view the
Calendar of Events. Public restrooms are located at the State Historic Sites (the Colony
Church, the Colony Hotel and State Museum on the south edge of town). They are open
when the state sites are open. Most of the shops are open April through December, with
many shops now staying open most days of the week/weekend year-round. For more
Tourist information, click here.
Local Organizations -
There are many local organizations in town. The Bishop Hill Heritage Association
(contact Mike at 309-927-3899 regarding membership info & scheduling a tour) and the
Henry County Historical Society (contact them at 309-927-3528 regarding hours of
operations/tours) both operate museums in town. There are also a Bishop Hill Arts
Council (contact Martha at 309-927-3345 regarding membership info and for scheduling
tours at all Bishop Hill State Historic Sites, such as the Bishop Hill Museum, Colony
Hotel, and Colony Church), The VASA Order of America (contact Lars at 309-927-
3898 regarding membership info and tour info), the Guest and Commerce Association
(contact Mary regarding membership info at 309-927-3316), Bishop Hill Old Settler's
Association (call 309-927-3833), the Methodist Church and the Volunteer Firemen
(contact Mike at the Steeple Building at 309-927-3899 for information).
Special Note: This information is current as of March 2007, it may change
regarding contact numbers and rate information, so please feel free to contact the Village
at 309-927-3353 with any and all relocation questions. This web page has been
provided as a service to those individuals and businesses interested in opening a business
in Bishop Hill or becoming a resident of Bishop Hill by Bishop Hill Fine Arts.
The Village Government consists of a Mayor, Clerk and six trustees who are all elected.
The Treasurer is appointed by the Mayor. These are not full-time positions. You may
contact the Village office regarding personal or business relocation by calling 309-927-
3353.
Bishop Hill Government:
Mayor: Neil Cooper - 309-927-3808
Clerk: Pam Chenoweth - 309- 927-3094
Treasurer: Robert Mitz - 309-927-3029
Trustees:
- Nore Larson - Ball Diamond & Water Bd - 309-927-3567
- Wayne Ericson - Streets & Water Bd - 309-927-3520
- Mike Funke - Cemetary - 309-927-3024
- Wayne Johnson - Vendors - 309-927-3090
- Randel J. Anderson - 309-927-3005
- Judith Higgins Gilbert - 309-927-3506
Zoning Officer: Name unavailable at this time - call 309-927-3353
Historic Review Chair: Name unavailable at this time - call 309-927-3353.
Meetings:
The Village Board meets the second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 5:30p.m. In the
Municipal Building (next to the water tower). The meetings are open to the public. The
Historic Review, Zoning, and Water Boards meet as necessary. Meetings are posted in the
Post Office, Municipal Building/Water Tower and the Filling Station restaurant.
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers:
Bishop Hill Fire Station: 309-927-3322
Sheriff (Cambridge): 309-937-3911
Animal Control: 309-852-0040
Services:
Water & Garbage -
The Village Clerk takes care of the water and garbage payments. The rate for residents
is $21.00 per month ($15.00 for water and $6.00 for garbage). Make checks out to
"Village of Bishop Hill." Send payments to the Village of Bishop Hill, P. O. Box 117,
Bishop Hill, IL 61419-0117. Business and restaurant water rates are different and they
contract for their own garbage/trash removal. There are dumpsters at the Water Tower
for residents. We ask that you burn all that you can. This will help delay future price
increases for trash service. Recycling bins are also at the Water Tower. There is a dump
for yard waste, located north of the ball park (on Park Street), alongside the ravine.
There are signs posted at each site.
Mail -
The U.S. Post Office (Zip Code for Bishop Hill is 61419) is open Monday through
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 4:15 p.m. Sat. hours are 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The
lobby is open 24 hours a day with mail picked up at 7:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday and 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. on Sat.
Internet Service Providers -
DSL and dial-up are available through the local phone company, Mid Century Telephone
(309-647-6113 or 877-643-2368). Additional providers are available in Galva and
Geneseo.
911 Service -
Call 911 in emergencies and the dispatcher will connect you to the emergency service
you need. Everyone has a street address that will further aid fire and ambulance services
in reaching you efficiently.
Cemetary -
The Treasurer, Robert Mitz (309-927-3029), has the books for the Bishop Hill
Cemetary in the event you want to special "forever" in Bishop Hill.
Public Library -
Residents may use the Galva Public Library located at 120 N. W. 3rd. Avenue, Galva,
IL. Please call for hours of operation: 309-932-2180. A library book drop book is
located on the corner of Main and Bishop Hill Street, next to the Bishop Hill Bakery.
Voting -
Bishop Hill polling place is the Fire Station (conveniently located on Bishop Hill Street,
next to the Filling Station restaurant). You can register to vote at the Henry County
Courthouse in Cambridge, IL. Please call for hours that the courthouse is open: 309-
937-3492.
Tourism -
Bishop Hill is a tourist town and there are many interesting events. Click here to view the
Calendar of Events. Public restrooms are located at the State Historic Sites (the Colony
Church, the Colony Hotel and State Museum on the south edge of town). They are open
when the state sites are open. Most of the shops are open April through December, with
many shops now staying open most days of the week/weekend year-round. For more
Tourist information, click here.
Local Organizations -
There are many local organizations in town. The Bishop Hill Heritage Association
(contact Mike at 309-927-3899 regarding membership info & scheduling a tour) and the
Henry County Historical Society (contact them at 309-927-3528 regarding hours of
operations/tours) both operate museums in town. There are also a Bishop Hill Arts
Council (contact Martha at 309-927-3345 regarding membership info and for scheduling
tours at all Bishop Hill State Historic Sites, such as the Bishop Hill Museum, Colony
Hotel, and Colony Church), The VASA Order of America (contact Lars at 309-927-
3898 regarding membership info and tour info), the Guest and Commerce Association
(contact Mary regarding membership info at 309-927-3316), Bishop Hill Old Settler's
Association (call 309-927-3833), the Methodist Church and the Volunteer Firemen
(contact Mike at the Steeple Building at 309-927-3899 for information).
Special Note: This information is current as of March 2007, it may change
regarding contact numbers and rate information, so please feel free to contact the Village
at 309-927-3353 with any and all relocation questions. This web page has been
provided as a service to those individuals and businesses interested in opening a business
in Bishop Hill or becoming a resident of Bishop Hill by Bishop Hill Fine Arts.
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