Welcome to Coal Valley!

The Village of Coal Valley is located in Henry and Rock Island Counties, Illinois. The Village is a residential community and is a suburb of the greater Quad Cities area. Find out the history of the village.

What's New

5/18 /2023 - The Village Hall will be closed on Monday May 29th, 2023 to observe the Memorial holiday. Garbage will be pushed back one day & will be picked up on Wednesday May 31st & yard waste/bulk items on Thursday June 1st, 2023.

05/15/2023 – The Park Program begins on Monday June 12th – Don’t forget pre-registration for the 2023 Park Program is required. Registration forms need to be completed and submitted to the Village of Coal Valley. We ask parents when registering children to please plan which week sessions each child plans to attend. Space each week is limited. Registering children on the day of camp will not be permitted. Copies of the registration forms are available at the Village of Coal Valley. Registration will be open until each week session is full. Registration forms will be available throughout the program, but must be completed prior to any child attending. Also, please be aware that all children will need to be signed-in at drop-off each morning and signed-out at pick-up each afternoon, unless their guardian has given written permission upon registration for them to ride their bike. Please click HERE for the registration form.

05/05/2023 - The Village of Coal Valley is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full time position of Building Inspector/Property Maintenance Officer.
Minimum requirements: Knowledge of building inspections & code violations helpful. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) designation within first year of employment. Responsibilities include: Review and approve plans that meet building codes, village ordinances, and zoning regulations. Inspect and monitor projects to ensure overall compliance. Candidate will also assist in general building maintenance. Must possess good communications skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, and the ability to exercise good judgment in ordinary and critical situations. Applicant will have the ability to work normal working hours and overtime if necessary. Hourly pay is $25.45 per hour including an attractive benefit package. Please submit resume to the Village of Coal Valley Attn: Village Administrator, P.O. Box 105 Coal Valley, IL 61240 or e-mail to pmullen@coalvalleyil.org by 3:30pm June 30th, 2023.

05/05/2023 - The Village of Coal Valley is accepting bids for 3 new fire hydrants at the following locations: 103 E 19th Avenue, 503 E 8th Avenue & W 18th Avenue / W 2nd Street. Bids will be accepted until June 15th, 2023 and work to be completed within 90 days of award. All hydrants will be replacement-in-kind. Click here for the bid specifications or at the Village Hall, 900 1st Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240. Bid to include all materials needed, removal of materials after work is complete, replacement of sod / street / or driveway to be returned to its previous conditions. Prior notification before work is started to ensure residents are notified. Project is prevailing wages and contractor must provide insurance and bond. Bids and questions are to be addressed to the Village Administrator at 900 1st Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240 or emailed to pmullen@coalvalleyil.org.

03/14/2023 - The first day for yard waste collection begins on Wednesday April 5th, 2023. Stickers may be purchased at the Village Hall & at Blackhawk Bank for $1.75 each. As a reminder, please call the Village Hall to be put on the yard waste list by no later than noon on Tuesday & have your yard waste bags stickered & out for pickup no later than 6am on Wednesday mornings. DO NOT place yard waste in your garbage or recycle totes. By doing this, your garbage or recycle may not get picked up. If you have any questions regarding yard waste or to schedule a pickup, you may contact the Village Hall @ 309-799-3604 during regular business hours.

Yard waste carts are also available for an annual fee of $108.00. A charge of $9.00 per month will be added to your utility bill. Please call the Village Hall for more information.

03/01/2023 - The Village of Coal Valley “Clean-Up Days” will be held this year June 21st, June 22nd and June 23rd, 2023. The hours are Wednesday, June 21st from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; Thursday, June 22nd from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Friday, June 23rd from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Bins will be available for drop off at the Coal Valley Maintenance Garage, 1002 E. 19th Avenue, Coal Valley. No appliances, electronics, hazardous materials, debris from contractors, tires, paint, batteries, motor oil, or propane tanks are allowed. We DO NOT except E-Waste. Proof of Residency will be Required (e.g. - current water bill). If you have any questions prior to the date, please call the Village Hall at 799-3604.

03/01/2023 - The Annual Coal Valley Community Garage and Yard Sales will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. Individuals may choose to keep their sale open longer or even start earlier in the week if they wish. Be aware of the NO PARKING signs posted for Friday June 16th & Saturday June 17th, 2023. Get all of your treasures ready to go, and we’ll hope for good weather, big crowds, AND LOTS OF FUN! For further information please contact Pat Anderson, Coordinator  (309) 738-7779.

02/15/2023 – The Village of Coal Valley is currently taking reservations for the Municipal Park located at 1000 1st Street. Reservations required for shelter and pavilion rental. There is also a $50 refundable deposit. To make reservations please call 799-3604. Park amenities: Enclosed shelter, picnic tables, bathrooms, tennis courts, horseshoe pit, ball diamond and playground equipment.

01/17/2023 – This is a reminder to our Village of Coal Valley residents to have your garbage and/or recycling out by 6am on Tuesdays & bulk items out by 6am on Wednesdays. If you do not have them out before 6am you may get missed. ***Remember to call the Village Hall to schedule your free one single bulk item a month no later than noon on Tuesdays to be placed on the list for pick up on Wednesday***

11/02/2022 - The Coal Valley Police Department will be accepting applications for a Police Officer. Applications can be picked up at the Village Hall (900 1st Street) between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday or apply online.