Village of Morton, Illinois

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Village of Morton
Village Hall

120 North Main Street
Post Office Box 28
Morton, IL  61550-0028
7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Monday – Friday
309-266-5361
309-266-5508 (Fax)
Planning & Community Development
(Zoning Dept.)
Village Hall

7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Pay or View Utility Bill
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Pay by credit/debit card or checking/savings

Gas Odors, Carbon Monoxide Calls, & Water Leaks
Home or Business

309-266-5361
7:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Monday-Friday
309-266-6666
After hours and Holidays


 


 

Morton Fire and Emergency
Medical Services
Emergency Calls – 911
Non-Emergency Calls
309-266-9001

Morton Police Department
Emergency Calls – 911
Non-Emergency Calls
309-266-6666

Digging?
Call:  811 - 24 Hours a day

 

Welcome to Morton, Illinois!

Morton, Illinois, is a progressive, growing community with a population of almost 17,000 located approximately halfway between Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

 

Morton prides itself on being a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The Village of Morton, IL offers excellent schools, a well-established and growing network of parks, a thriving downtown community, attractive housing, low crime rates, and access to high quality medical care.

 

A typical commute across town takes only minutes and Morton’s location offers residents an excellent quality of life while providing convenient access to the amenities and attractions typically only found in larger communities. Families seeking small-town qualities in a growing, eclectic, public-spirited community should look no further than Morton.

 

Access to cultural, educational, employment, and entertainment opportunities make Morton a wonderful place to live. In addition to high school sports and nearby Bradley University basketball, the area offers a number of golf courses and other sporting activities and events. Water sports, fishing, camping, bike trails, hiking, and nature preserves are all in close proximity to Morton. If a more refined event is preferred, The Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center offers hometown cultural events, while Peoria and Bloomington offer regional theater, symphony, and opera, all within minutes.

 

Morton is home to an array of employers including Caterpillar Logistics, Inc., Nestle, CORE Construction, and Morton Buildings. The Village of Morton, in partnership with the Morton Economic Development Council and Morton Chamber of Commerce, is committed to assisting existing businesses and welcoming new businesses to the area. Learn more why doing business in Morton offers an array of benefits.

 

If you’re considering relocating your family or business, pay a visit to Morton, and see why Fortune 500 companies, and thriving families alike, call it home.

 

News / Village Announcements

  • Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

    06/17/13
    The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that traffic on eastbound and westbound I-74 between I-474 and Morton Avenue will be stopped for up to 20 minutes at a time at various times between 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June... Read More
  • Information on Electric Aggregation vs. Individual Contracts

    05/30/13
    Residents have reported that electricity marketers have begun door-to-door and telephone campaigns in the Village of Morton.  Our residents should be aware that the electric aggregation program sponsored by the Village... Read More
  • Ameren Tree Trimming & Vegetation Management

    05/29/13
    Ameren will be trimming trees and performing vegetation management in the Morton area in the near future.  Ameren will mail a notice to customers affected by the tree trimming and vegetation management work. This... Read More
  • Gas Department Annual Leak Survey May 30th - June 14th

    05/22/13
    The Village of Morton Gas Department will perform its annual leak survey beginning May 30th and running through June 14th.  The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires the Village perform... Read More
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