Mad Dog 2020 Olney International Mural Event

06/27/2025

📚 Own a Piece of Richland County’s History! 🎨

As you've seen in the beautiful murals around town, our community’s rich history has been brought to life through art. Now, you can take that history home with you!

Local Larry Judge has published a new release of local history filled with the stories, photos, and moments from the land we call home; a meaningful keepsake for anyone who loves Olney and Richland County.

Get your copy today and help preserve our past while celebrating our future!

11/03/2024

We need to see some winning Tigers by this beauty soon!

We have so much to be proud of right here in our community. Our citizens bring home several State, Regional, and District championships. We have Richland County Fair Queens that go on to win the Illinois County Fair Queen titles. Several agriculture recognitions...the list can just go on. Olney has also been lucky enough to have had Olney Central College named by USA Today as the Top Community College in Illinois, with Olney coming in other rankings such as the 50 Best Places to Live in Illinois*, and the Top 10 Best Cities to Retire in Illinois**. And let's not forget the notoriety our white squirrels have given us in several areas!

And how about our school spirit?! The Tiger Pride Alumni Association and the Tiger Alumni Center do great work to keep that school spirit alive in our graduates, and they possess a spirit of giving back. Additionally, the creation of understands Olney's tradition of excellence and works to celebrate and show support for all of our Tigers. "We will stand together as One. We will support each other as One. We will achieve more as One. We are ...are you?"

If you grew up here, can you recall the Tiger Fight Song? We can recall the hype that song gave as the marching band played. Dare anyone try for victory in TIGER COUNTRY?

The Olney Tiger with colors of orange and black is one of the best representations of our community pride. Time and again this community is called to action, and time and again, we show up.

We are PROUD Olneans.

*Data compiled by rentapplication.com
**Data compiled by onlyinourstate.com

"Proud Olneas in Tiger Country" will be painted at 400 S. Kitchell Avenue this month. Projection Night is September 22nd with painting taking place the next few days.

03/17/2024

02/05/2024

An exciting event related to the upcoming solar eclipse! https://www.facebook.com/events/1743595012609879/?active_tab=discussion
This makes us think of "Olney's Bright Idea" located at 120 W. Cherry Street (Star Studio), and as recognized by the historical marker on the west side of the Olney City Park.

In 1902, the 1st experimental solar power plant was built in Olney by American engineers H.E. Willsie and John Boyle, Jr. Their solar power plant was based on an 1885 design that was developed by the French engineer, Tellier.

Between 1892 and 1908, Willsie and Boyle experimented with their low temperature solar plants that utilized "hot boxes" to heat water. Their "hot box" solar power plant was patented in 1903. The results were published on May 13, 1909, in an issue of Engineering News.

11/11/2023

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all that have served!

115 E. Market

09/01/2023

Rest in peace, Michael Clark. Mr. Clark was one of the dedicated Walldog artists that helped to make sure our murals made it to Olney despite the pandemic.
Mr. Clark is the designer of "The Fella Was a Tripp," "Lincoln Rallies for Change," and "Swing for the Fences." Each of these murals are located at 305 W. Main Street.
Mr. Clark traveled back and forth to Olney from Aledo, Illinois, to help get these murals complete. He was a great talent with an endearing dry sense of humor. He never stuck around too long each month because he was always eager to get back home to the love of his life, wife Denise.
Thank you for leaving your mark here in Olney and all over the country!

View Michael D. Clark's obituary, send flowers andfind service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/07/2023

04/21/2023

Thank you to Brian "Fox" Ellis and everyone who attended for making the program a success.

04/08/2023

03/20/2023

The mural in honor of Dr. Robert Ridgway is located at 305 W. Main Street.

Read more about the mural and Dr. Ridgway here: https://www.ci.olney.il.us/Olney%20Mural%20Walking%20Guide.pdf
Make a note to check out this upcoming event at the Olney Public Library!

03/15/2023

Yet another celebration of Olney's theater culture!
The mural at 329 S. Whittle Ave. (Olney Nails) commemorates the performing arts, and more detail can be found on Page 6 here:
https://www.ci.olney.il.us/Olney%20Mural%20Walking%20Guide.pdf

Tickets are now on sale for OCC Theater's production of "Cinderella" March 24-26 and March 30-April 2. Purchase tickets online at https://buff.ly/3AbIn8p or by calling 618-395-7777, ext. 2408.