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February Newsletter 2024

2024 is here and has brought some exciting change to We Are Oglesby!
At our January meeting, the 2024 Officers were finalized. Remaining in their positions are Treasurer Nick N and Secretary Erin Q. Angie P, former Marketing Officer, was voted in as Vice President and Michelle K was voted in as Marketing Officer.
The officers are excited for the year to come and looking forward to all of our 2024 activities!
January also brought membership renewals. 2024 Membership renewals were sent out to members in the mail. You can also find membership forms available here, as well as on our website and at our meetings. Reminder that membership renewals are due by (Insert Here) to guarantee your full year of benefits. With that being said, we are always accepting memberships throughout the year! We now offer PayPal and Venmo payment options!
This year, we are excited to announce that all 2024 corporate members will receive a "2024 We Are Oglesby Member" window cling to proudly display at your business! We will be distributing the window clings to members at our next meeting on February 21st at 6pm. If you cannot attend, can mail your cling or make arrangements for drop off.
We hope you can join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6PM to meet your 2024 officers and hear about our exciting plans for this year!

A Look Back on 2023


Thank You for an amazing 2023!


With the help of local business like yours, We Are Oglesby, NFP Corp. was able to put together some fantastic events to pair our shops with city functions to boost attendance, host some first-time area events, and start to accomplish some goals for our revitalization and economic growth efforts! Some of our “firsts” included the Memorial Park Monument clean-up for Memorial Day, Summer Fun Fest Kick Off Party that featured a Ducky Derby and Cake Walk at the Oglesby Pool, Movie Night at Lehigh Park featured the classic title: The Sandlot, and a loaded raffle basket full of Oglesby businesses swag/gift certificates for the City of Oglesby Car Show. We also returned with our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest to compliment the City of Oglesby Harvest Fest, and our pride and joy: the Winter Parade.


It has been an adventure for our group to learn all the different requirements involved in these things, and we couldn’t have been this successful with YOU! We have even better things planned for 2024 and we hope that you continue to support us on this journey that will benefit us all.





Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

6:00 pm

Oglesby Elks Lodge


Member Spotlight


Coming Soon for 2024!

Upcoming WAO Events

We Are Oglesby Open House!

Date and Time TBD



The Open House will be an opportunity for prospective members to meet the officers, current members and see what We Are Oglesby is all about!


To stay up to date on our upcoming events and activities

keep an eye on our Facebook Page!




Member Corner

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American Legion Post #237 Oglesby, IL

410 Clark Street - Oglesby


Fish Fry

Friday, March 1st

4:30-7:00pm

Carry out or dine in

Call (815) 883-3214


Taco Night

Wednesday, February 14th

4:30-7:00pm

Carry out or dine in

Call (815) 883-3214


Steak Fry

Thursday, February 22nd

5:00-9:00pm


Wild Game Feed

Monday, February 26th

5:00-9:00pm

Cortileno's

131 E Walnut - Oglesby


Keep up to date with the latest events and specials on the Cortileno's Facebook Page!

Bulldog's Bar

201 E Walnut Street - Oglesby



River Road Trio

Saturday, February 10th

7:00-10:00pm

Mercers

135 E Walnut Street - Oglesby


Keep up to date with the latest events and specials on the

Mercers Rooftop Facebook Page!


Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360

800 E Walnut St - Oglesby


Queen of Hearts every Thursday! Doors open at 5:00pm, with cash bar. Drawing at 7:00pm.


Bingo every Sunday!

Doors open at 2:00pm and starts at 4:00pm. (Except this Sunday 2/11 doors open at 1:30pm and start at 3:30pm). Mini games are played between 2 and 4.


There is an Abe game and Dual Dab game that both have a jackpot. Also, the last game Coverall is now a guarantee $500 game! 


Kitchen is open from 2 until break.

Bingo info and jackpots posted on the Oglesby Elks Facebook page every week.


If you're a business member of We Are Oglesby and would like your monthly events featured in our newsletter, please email WAOMarketing1@gmail.com.

Community Events

City of Oglesby


Congratulations to the

2023 Christmas Light Contest Winners!


Mayor Curran and Commissioners Baldridge, Eutis, McDermott and Stefanelli visited each of the Oglesby Lighting Contest participants and cast their votes for their top picks.

First place winners in the Residential and Business contests received a $100 check from We Are Oglesby as well as money off of their utility bill.

Congratulations to MP Automotive for winning 1st Place in the Business Light Contest!

Congratulations to Albert Kleczewski for taking 1st Place in the Residential lighting contest!

Want to join?

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Find a complete list of commercial members here.

If you are a member and would like your events, important information, or specials posted in the Member Corner, please email details to WAOMarketing1@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities


Would you like us to notify you of upcoming volunteer opportunities?

Non-members are welcome to volunteer too.

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Have a Suggestion?


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Your suggestions are important to help us continue to grow and revitalize Oglesby.


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We Are Oglesby is a non-profit organization made of

residents and business owners.


Our mission is community improvements and economic growth.



Our vision is to revitalize Oglesby, highlight existing businesses, welcome new businesses, and to host and promote events.

We Are Oglesby Officers:

President Brandy D, Vice President Angie P, Secretary Erin Q, Treasurer Nick N, Marketing Michelle K

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