Olney

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City in Illinois, United States

1848Established

8,701Population

7.2 sq miArea

489 ftElevation

Olney ( AWL-nee) is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Olney had a population of 8,701.

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September 14–20, 2026·Illinois · IL · Richland County

In the local news, OCC Theater Announces Auditions for ‘Madagascar, A Musical Adventure!’ (Olney IL Radio), Olney Central College Community Choir Welcomes Singers for 16th Season (Olney IL Radio), and Illinois Gets $1.04 Billion for High-Speed Internet Expansion (Olney IL Radio).

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Sarah R.

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fall cleanup at the park this Saturday

Bring gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts to start, should wrap up by noon. All ages welcome.

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Kate A.

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Neighborhood yard sale — September

A few families on our street are going in together. Come early for the good stuff, everything must go.

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