Community Information for Residents
The Community Information page is designed to provide basic useful
information to current and prospective Hennepin residents in one central
location. Please browse the categories below for community resources.
Cable
AT&T
AT&T (Spanish)
DIRECTV
(877) 798-6070
Spanish Packages
Mediacom Cable
(888) 847-6228
Churches
The United Methodist Church in Hennepin
421 E. Court St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7595
Pastor: Gordon Phillip Jackson
Sunday Morning Services @ 8:30 AM
Thursday Bible Study @ 9:30 AM
A congregation of the New Hope Parish. A United Methodist community of faithful disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
St. Patrick's Church
521 S. 10th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9325
(815) 925-7500
College Resources
OEDb - Open Education Database
Delivery (Food)
Alfano's Little Sicily
115 Saint Paul St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-9081
(815) 664-5422
Hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Fire Departments
Hennepin Volunteer Fire Department
201 E. High St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9323
(815) 925-7225
Florists
Toni's Flower & Gift Shoppe
202 S. McCoy St.
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6611
(815) 339-2592
Valley Flowers and Gifts
130 E. Dakota St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-5364
Owners: Chuck & Theresa Taliani
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Valley Flowers and Gifts offers fresh and silk flower arrangements, in-home custom design, and have vastly expanded the gift and candle selection. We carry a wide assortment of jewelry including Chamilia charm bracelets and charms.
Garbage
Republic Services
Princeton Transfer Station
1530 Peggy Lane
Princeton, IL 61356
New customer setup: (815) 719-8152
Customer service: (815) 434-2035
There are no garbage collections on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The holiday and all days following the holiday for the rest of the week will be pushed back one day.
Golf
Edgewood Park Golf Club & Pro Shop
3269 IL Highway 89
McNabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2317
Spring Creek Golf Course
286 Golf Course Rd.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 894-2137
Fax: (815) 894-2735
Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center
12927 IL Highway 26
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 879-6531
Hennepin Government
Hennepin Police Department
Hennepin does not operate a police department. Protection and services are provided by:
Putnam County Sheriff's Department
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7015
Hennepin Public Water District
Power Plant Rd.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7223
Hennepin Village Hall
627 E. High St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7138
Hennepin Village Street & Maintenance Department
407 N. 5th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7446
Superintendent of Streets: Scott Mennie
Street Maintenance: Gene Dixon
Hennepin Park District & Indoor Swimming Pool
326 S. Milan St.
P.O. Box 259
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7319
Fax: (815) 925-7310
hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com
Hennepin Township
Hennepin Township Road District
6235 IL Highway 26
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7058
Hennepin Township is a governmental body that provides roads and road maintenance for people in the rural area surrounding the village of Hennepin. The Township can and has provided relief for people that are having trouble paying heating bills or rent payments.
The current officers of the township are listed below. All positions are elected for four year terms.
The Township has meetings every month on the second Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Hennepin Village Hall. One other meeting that takes place is the Annual Town Meeting which is open to any registered voter living in the Township. At this meeting the voters have control of the proceedings. The annual meeting is always held the second Tuesday of April at 6:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public.
Hospitals
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center
530 Park Ave. E.
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2811
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
1100 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3100
Internet Providers
AT&T
AT&T (Spanish)
Frontier Communications
HughesNet Gen 5
Mediacom Cable
(888) 847-6228
Rocket Communications
T-Mobile
Libraries
Putnam County Public Library District
214 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7020
Putnam County Public Library District serves all residents within the borders of Putnam County. The library operates with a Headquarters site in Hennepin and branch sites in the villages of Granville, McNabb, Standard, Putnam, and Magnolia. The library is open 90 staggered hours each week to best serve the community. The collection is made up of multi-format materials to serve both young and old. All library sites offer public internet access, books on CD, entertainment DVD selections, and Blind and Physically handicapped services. The district library is a member of the Prairie Area Library System and the Prairie Cat online catalog. Patrons may access the catalog in all libraries or from their own homes. The library staff at all sites will assist patrons in searching the online catalog to secure selected materials not owned by the library district.
Newspapers
Putnam County Record
526 S. Bureau Valley Parkway, Suite F
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4461
Weekly newspaper/printing service, serving Putnam County since 1868.
For news, email: news@putnamcountyrecord.com
For advertising, email: advertising@putnamcountyrecord.com
News Tribune
426 Second Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-3200
ntsupport@shawmedia.com
Organizations
The residents of the Village of Hennepin have a very strong sense of community and volunteerism whether it be village government, emergency services, recreational and youth programs, charitable activities, community beautification and other volunteer activities.
In 1999 Hennepin was awarded a Governor's Hometown Award for volunteerism.
American Legion
(815) 339-6139
(815) 488-5596
Adjutant Dan DeMattia
Hennepin has an active American Legion. The charter name is Putnam County Seat Post 1044 American Legion, and the common name is Hennepin American Legion.
The commander at the present time is David Mallery. We are active on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Poppy Day, and at funerals of veterans. The proceeds from Poppy Day go to the LaSalle Veterans Home for veteran's activities.
The organization meets the second Thursday of every month except January and February. The meeting time is 7:00 PM at the Hennepin United Methodist Church. Any veteran that meets the eligibility criteria is welcome to join.
Hennepin Betterment Association
(815) 925-7501
President Christian Cyr
Secretary Jamie Cyr
The HBA meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. Dinner is served with a presentation and meeting following. Guests and new members are welcome. The location rotates monthly. Please contact Jamie Cyr at (815) 925-7501 to make a reservation.
Illinois Valley Radio Association
(815) 339-6139
(815) 488-5596
President Dan DeMattia
The Illinois Valley Radio Assocation is a group of amateur radio operators from the Illinois Valley. The common name is Ham Radio Operator. The members are interested in promoting amateur radio in the area and having fun. The club is always available in case of emergency. The club has a picnic in the summer and an after-Christmas dinner usually in January. We setup for an event called Field Day, always held the last full weekend in June. This event is to test our ability to operate from a location where there may be no electricity or other amenities.
We meet the last Tuesday of every even-numbered month at 7:00 PM at the Hennepin Village Hall.
Our club is open to anyone that is a licensed radio operator or anyone interested in becoming licensed. The club members will tutor anyone in learning about Ham Radio and setup or find a test location.
The current president is Dan DeMattia, vice president is Rich Grimsaw, and secretary/treasurer is Tom Chromzack.
Putnam County Historical Society
327 Old Highway 26
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7560
President Syd Whitaker
Putnam County history, agricultural heritage, geneology, and historic 1844 Pulsifer House. Closed mid-December through mid-March.
Parks
Hennepin offers ten different parks and recreational areas. Please visit the Parks page for more details.
Pharmacies
Axline Pharmacy
314 S. McCoy St.
Granville, IL 61326-9333
(815) 339-2323
Phone
Mediacom
(888) 847-6228
Verizon
(888) 695-7208
Professional Sports
With Hennepin's central Illinois location, it is easy for sporting enthusiasts of all types to enjoy an outing to a game! Some local favorites:
Baseball, Major League: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball, Minor League: Peoria Chiefs (PC Elementary students earn free passes with reading program!)
Football: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams
Hockey: Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues
Green River Lines
Taking a bus trip to a sporting event is a great way to enjoy the game and the drive!
Putnam County Government
Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County Ambulance Service
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7411
Putnam County Circuit Clerk
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7016
Putnam County Clerk
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7129
Putnam County Health Department
220 E. High St.
Suite 102
Hennepin, IL 61327-9515
(815) 925-7326
Putnam County Probation Department
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7153
Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7238
Putnam County Treasurer
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7226
State's Attorney
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7378
Restaurants
Spratt's Tap
108 S. Front St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-9100
Rolando's Supper Club
212 E. Vine St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9540
(815) 925-7211
Scholarships and Grants
The Village of Hennepin, through funds from the Adam and Ida Deck Scholarship Fund, offers grants and scholarships to high school seniors of the Village of Hennepin and Hennepin Township.
For more details, visit the Hennepin Scholarships & Grants page.
Security Systems
ADT Security
Senior Housing
The Village of Hennepin operates a six unit housing complex dedicated to providing quality affordable housing for Hennepin Senior Citizens.
Hazel Marie Boyle Homes
101-103 Dore Dr.
Hennepin, IL 61327
Contact HMB Homes Rent Manager Diana Brandstatter at (815) 925-7138 for information or to be put on the waiting list.
Shopping
Peru Mall
1607 36th St.
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-7600
Fax: (815) 223-7197
Northwoods Mall
2200 W. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL 61613
(309) 688-0443
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
5201 W. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3672
Theaters
Apollo Theater
455 S. Main St.
Princeton, IL 61356
Recording: (815) 875-1707
Non-Recording: (815) 876-7808
contact@apolloprinceton.com
AMC Classic Peru Mall Cinemas
Peru Mall
3940 State Route 51
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-8194
Utilities
Save on Energy
(888) 215-5727
Water Recreation
Nestled on the Illinois River at mile marker 207.3, Hennepin offers paved boat launch ramps, over 16 docking spots, ample parking for boats and trailers, and restroom and picnic facilities. Hennepin Landing offers easy access only a few steps away from all your needs: Hennepin Food Mart, Spratt's Tap, Hennepin Marine, Riverfront Bait Store, Hennepin Boat Store, and Hennepin Laundromat.
Hennepin is also home to the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes.
Youth Sports
Through the Village of Hennepin's Adam and Ida Deck Educational and Recreational Program, all Hennepin youth wishing to participate in baseball, softball and t-ball are able to do so free of charge on a Hennepin team.
Hennepin Little League
(815) 760-0434
Larry Williams
Princeton Youth Soccer League
P.O. Box 247
Princeton, IL 61356
princetonyouthsoccer@yahoo.com
Marshall County Cyclones Youth Football
(309) 573-3739
Director Sami Allen
Would you like your local business or organization listed here, or do you need to submit a correction? Fill out our Contact Form and let us know!
Cable
AT&T
AT&T (Spanish)
DIRECTV
(877) 798-6070
Spanish Packages
Mediacom Cable
(888) 847-6228
Churches
The United Methodist Church in Hennepin
421 E. Court St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7595
Pastor: Gordon Phillip Jackson
Sunday Morning Services @ 8:30 AM
Thursday Bible Study @ 9:30 AM
A congregation of the New Hope Parish. A United Methodist community of faithful disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
St. Patrick's Church
521 S. 10th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9325
(815) 925-7500
College Resources
OEDb - Open Education Database
Delivery (Food)
Alfano's Little Sicily
115 Saint Paul St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-9081
(815) 664-5422
Hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Fire Departments
Hennepin Volunteer Fire Department
201 E. High St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9323
(815) 925-7225
Florists
Toni's Flower & Gift Shoppe
202 S. McCoy St.
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6611
(815) 339-2592
Valley Flowers and Gifts
130 E. Dakota St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-5364
Owners: Chuck & Theresa Taliani
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Valley Flowers and Gifts offers fresh and silk flower arrangements, in-home custom design, and have vastly expanded the gift and candle selection. We carry a wide assortment of jewelry including Chamilia charm bracelets and charms.
Garbage
Republic Services
Princeton Transfer Station
1530 Peggy Lane
Princeton, IL 61356
New customer setup: (815) 719-8152
Customer service: (815) 434-2035
There are no garbage collections on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The holiday and all days following the holiday for the rest of the week will be pushed back one day.
Golf
Edgewood Park Golf Club & Pro Shop
3269 IL Highway 89
McNabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2317
Spring Creek Golf Course
286 Golf Course Rd.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 894-2137
Fax: (815) 894-2735
Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center
12927 IL Highway 26
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 879-6531
Hennepin Government
Hennepin Police Department
Hennepin does not operate a police department. Protection and services are provided by:
Putnam County Sheriff's Department
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7015
Hennepin Public Water District
Power Plant Rd.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7223
Hennepin Village Hall
627 E. High St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7138
Hennepin Village Street & Maintenance Department
407 N. 5th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7446
Superintendent of Streets: Scott Mennie
Street Maintenance: Gene Dixon
Hennepin Park District & Indoor Swimming Pool
326 S. Milan St.
P.O. Box 259
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7319
Fax: (815) 925-7310
hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com
Hennepin Township
Hennepin Township Road District
6235 IL Highway 26
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7058
Hennepin Township is a governmental body that provides roads and road maintenance for people in the rural area surrounding the village of Hennepin. The Township can and has provided relief for people that are having trouble paying heating bills or rent payments.
The current officers of the township are listed below. All positions are elected for four year terms.
- Brian Biagi - Supervisor
- Dan DeMattia - Clerk
- Linda DeMattia - Trustee
- Harold Hayward - Trustee
- Joe Gensini - Trustee
- John Biagi - Trustee
- Ted Doucette - Highway Commissioner
The Township has meetings every month on the second Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Hennepin Village Hall. One other meeting that takes place is the Annual Town Meeting which is open to any registered voter living in the Township. At this meeting the voters have control of the proceedings. The annual meeting is always held the second Tuesday of April at 6:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public.
Hospitals
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center
530 Park Ave. E.
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2811
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
1100 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3100
Internet Providers
AT&T
AT&T (Spanish)
Frontier Communications
HughesNet Gen 5
Mediacom Cable
(888) 847-6228
Rocket Communications
T-Mobile
Libraries
Putnam County Public Library District
214 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7020
Putnam County Public Library District serves all residents within the borders of Putnam County. The library operates with a Headquarters site in Hennepin and branch sites in the villages of Granville, McNabb, Standard, Putnam, and Magnolia. The library is open 90 staggered hours each week to best serve the community. The collection is made up of multi-format materials to serve both young and old. All library sites offer public internet access, books on CD, entertainment DVD selections, and Blind and Physically handicapped services. The district library is a member of the Prairie Area Library System and the Prairie Cat online catalog. Patrons may access the catalog in all libraries or from their own homes. The library staff at all sites will assist patrons in searching the online catalog to secure selected materials not owned by the library district.
Newspapers
Putnam County Record
526 S. Bureau Valley Parkway, Suite F
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4461
Weekly newspaper/printing service, serving Putnam County since 1868.
For news, email: news@putnamcountyrecord.com
For advertising, email: advertising@putnamcountyrecord.com
News Tribune
426 Second Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-3200
ntsupport@shawmedia.com
Organizations
The residents of the Village of Hennepin have a very strong sense of community and volunteerism whether it be village government, emergency services, recreational and youth programs, charitable activities, community beautification and other volunteer activities.
In 1999 Hennepin was awarded a Governor's Hometown Award for volunteerism.
American Legion
(815) 339-6139
(815) 488-5596
Adjutant Dan DeMattia
Hennepin has an active American Legion. The charter name is Putnam County Seat Post 1044 American Legion, and the common name is Hennepin American Legion.
The commander at the present time is David Mallery. We are active on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Poppy Day, and at funerals of veterans. The proceeds from Poppy Day go to the LaSalle Veterans Home for veteran's activities.
The organization meets the second Thursday of every month except January and February. The meeting time is 7:00 PM at the Hennepin United Methodist Church. Any veteran that meets the eligibility criteria is welcome to join.
Hennepin Betterment Association
(815) 925-7501
President Christian Cyr
Secretary Jamie Cyr
The HBA meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. Dinner is served with a presentation and meeting following. Guests and new members are welcome. The location rotates monthly. Please contact Jamie Cyr at (815) 925-7501 to make a reservation.
Illinois Valley Radio Association
(815) 339-6139
(815) 488-5596
President Dan DeMattia
The Illinois Valley Radio Assocation is a group of amateur radio operators from the Illinois Valley. The common name is Ham Radio Operator. The members are interested in promoting amateur radio in the area and having fun. The club is always available in case of emergency. The club has a picnic in the summer and an after-Christmas dinner usually in January. We setup for an event called Field Day, always held the last full weekend in June. This event is to test our ability to operate from a location where there may be no electricity or other amenities.
We meet the last Tuesday of every even-numbered month at 7:00 PM at the Hennepin Village Hall.
Our club is open to anyone that is a licensed radio operator or anyone interested in becoming licensed. The club members will tutor anyone in learning about Ham Radio and setup or find a test location.
The current president is Dan DeMattia, vice president is Rich Grimsaw, and secretary/treasurer is Tom Chromzack.
Putnam County Historical Society
327 Old Highway 26
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7560
President Syd Whitaker
Putnam County history, agricultural heritage, geneology, and historic 1844 Pulsifer House. Closed mid-December through mid-March.
Parks
Hennepin offers ten different parks and recreational areas. Please visit the Parks page for more details.
Pharmacies
Axline Pharmacy
314 S. McCoy St.
Granville, IL 61326-9333
(815) 339-2323
Phone
Mediacom
(888) 847-6228
Verizon
(888) 695-7208
Professional Sports
With Hennepin's central Illinois location, it is easy for sporting enthusiasts of all types to enjoy an outing to a game! Some local favorites:
Baseball, Major League: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball, Minor League: Peoria Chiefs (PC Elementary students earn free passes with reading program!)
Football: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams
Hockey: Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues
Green River Lines
Taking a bus trip to a sporting event is a great way to enjoy the game and the drive!
Putnam County Government
Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County Ambulance Service
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7411
Putnam County Circuit Clerk
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7016
Putnam County Clerk
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7129
Putnam County Health Department
220 E. High St.
Suite 102
Hennepin, IL 61327-9515
(815) 925-7326
Putnam County Probation Department
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7153
Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7238
Putnam County Treasurer
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7226
State's Attorney
120 N. 4th St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-7378
Restaurants
Spratt's Tap
108 S. Front St.
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 925-9100
Rolando's Supper Club
212 E. Vine St.
Hennepin, IL 61327-9540
(815) 925-7211
Scholarships and Grants
The Village of Hennepin, through funds from the Adam and Ida Deck Scholarship Fund, offers grants and scholarships to high school seniors of the Village of Hennepin and Hennepin Township.
For more details, visit the Hennepin Scholarships & Grants page.
Schools
Hennepin is part of Putnam County Community Unit School District #535. Please visit the Schools page for more details.
Security Systems
ADT Security
Senior Housing
The Village of Hennepin operates a six unit housing complex dedicated to providing quality affordable housing for Hennepin Senior Citizens.
Hazel Marie Boyle Homes
101-103 Dore Dr.
Hennepin, IL 61327
Contact HMB Homes Rent Manager Diana Brandstatter at (815) 925-7138 for information or to be put on the waiting list.
Shopping
Peru Mall
1607 36th St.
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-7600
Fax: (815) 223-7197
Northwoods Mall
2200 W. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL 61613
(309) 688-0443
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
5201 W. War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3672
Theaters
Apollo Theater
455 S. Main St.
Princeton, IL 61356
Recording: (815) 875-1707
Non-Recording: (815) 876-7808
contact@apolloprinceton.com
AMC Classic Peru Mall Cinemas
Peru Mall
3940 State Route 51
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-8194
Utilities
Save on Energy
(888) 215-5727
Water Recreation
Nestled on the Illinois River at mile marker 207.3, Hennepin offers paved boat launch ramps, over 16 docking spots, ample parking for boats and trailers, and restroom and picnic facilities. Hennepin Landing offers easy access only a few steps away from all your needs: Hennepin Food Mart, Spratt's Tap, Hennepin Marine, Riverfront Bait Store, Hennepin Boat Store, and Hennepin Laundromat.
Hennepin is also home to the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes.
Youth Sports
Through the Village of Hennepin's Adam and Ida Deck Educational and Recreational Program, all Hennepin youth wishing to participate in baseball, softball and t-ball are able to do so free of charge on a Hennepin team.
Hennepin Little League
(815) 760-0434
Larry Williams
Princeton Youth Soccer League
P.O. Box 247
Princeton, IL 61356
princetonyouthsoccer@yahoo.com
Marshall County Cyclones Youth Football
(309) 573-3739
Director Sami Allen
Would you like your local business or organization listed here, or do you need to submit a correction? Fill out our Contact Form and let us know!
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