OAK RUN FAST FACTS
| How large is the area? |
3,991 Acres |
| How many lots are there? |
2600 |
| How many homes? |
Approximately 679
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| How large is the lake? |
600 Acres |
How long is the lake? |
3.6 miles |
| What is the distance around the shoreline? |
19 Miles |
How deep is the lake? |
It varies – about 60’ by the dam |
| When was the lake constructed? |
In the early 1970’s |
| Who developed Oak Run? |
American Central Corp. They bought the property, known as “the round bottom area” from individual property owners. |
| What is the source of the water? |
Sugar Creek |
| How is the water contained? |
By a 1320 foot long, 74 foot high
earth-filled dam. |
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| How far is Oak Run from Galesburg? |
18 Miles |
| From Peoria? |
38 Miles |
| From the Quad Cities? |
70 Miles |
| From Chicago? |
180 Miles |
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What is the governing body of Oak Run?
A Board of Directors consisting of seven elected property owners. A salaried, on-site manager reports to the Board.
What amenities are available?
A swimming pool, wading pool, bathhouse, 2 tennis courts and a clubhouse at Brentwood Park; an 18 hole public golf course, a pro shop, lounge and restaurant; 2 beaches; 4 parks (3 with playgrounds); 2 boat launches; and a campground.
PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS CARRY YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WHEN USING
THE AMENITIES AT OAK RUN.
UTILITIES
| Electric Supplier |
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Corn Belt Energy
www.cornbeltenergy.com |
309-662-5330 or 800-879-0339 |
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| Propane Supplier |
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| Amerigas |
309-342-8159 |
| Central Butane Gas Company |
309-647-3494 or 309-639-4447 |
| Ferrellgas |
309-343-3145 |
| Hicksgas |
306-426-2381 |
| Riverland FS |
309-289-2383 or 800-282-5242 |
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| Water Supplier |
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Aqua Illinois
Local Representative: Lui Spinillo |
877-987-2782 www.aquaillinios.com
309-341-0848 or 309-879-2662 |
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| Sewage Treatment |
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| Spoon Valley Lake Sanitary District: |
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| Service Office |
309-879-2368 |
| Billing Office |
309-343-4156 |
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| Solid Waste Disposal |
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| Tom Rollins |
309-879-2613 |
| Waste Management |
800-607-5474 www.wm.com |
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TELEPHONE & INTERNET SERVICES
| Mid-Century (Residential) |
877-643-2368 www.winco.net
309-778-8611 |
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TOWNSHIP ROAD COMMISSIONERS
| Persifer Township: Bill Kell |
309-639-2721 |
| Copley Township: Steve Gibb |
309-879-2269 |
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LIBRARIES
Williamsfield
Fax |
309-639-2630
309-639-2611 |
Victoria
Fax |
309-879-2295
309-879-2295 |
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POST OFFICES
| Dahinda |
309-639-4481 |
| Victoria |
309-879-2105 |
| Williamsfield |
309-639-4483 |
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES
| Emergency |
911 |
| Sheriff (All other calls) |
309-343-9151 |
| Knox County Animal Control |
309-343-9151 |
| Knox County Landfill |
309-375-6045 |
| Knox County Building & Zoning |
309-345-3840 |
| Knox County Health Department |
309-344-2224 |
| Knox County Tax Assessor |
309-345-3811 |
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NEWSPAPERS
Newspapers – Local and Regional:
- The Communicator: Five times yearly
- The Register-Mail: Daily, Monday – Saturday, Sunday (Galesburg)
- The Peoria Journal Star: Daily, Monday – Saturday, Sunday (Peoria)
