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Grundy County, Illinois · Est. 1867

Welcome to the
Village of Gardner

A proud Illinois community

Gardner is a welcoming, family-focused community of about 1,300 hard-working and honest residents. Founded at a historic railroad junction, our town thrived during the coal boom and continues to grow and adapt today. Despite the many changes over the years, Gardner proudly blends modern innovation with an old-fashioned sense of community that so many people long for. With opportunities in the coal, gas, agriculture, and manufacturing industries, along with affordable housing and a strong local spirit, Gardner is an ideal place for families looking to find a hometown of their own.

News & Announcements

Official updates, public notices, and community news

Village News & Announcements
Latest · Community Event
Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor — May 2nd & 3rd

Celebrating 100 years of Route 66! Join us Sat & Sun, May 2–3 as Gardner rolls out the red carpet along America's Mother Road.

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Events & Meetings

Upcoming events, board meetings, and community activities

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Village Services

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Village Leadership

Elected officials dedicated to serving Gardner residents

Board Members
Mayor
Mike Serena
mserena@villageofgardner.org
Commissioner · Finance
Tim Hill
thill@villageofgardner.org
Commissioner · Streets & Alleys
Erik Smith
esmith@villageofgardner.org
Commissioner · Parks & Public Safety
Brad Kingma
bkingma@villageofgardner.org
Commissioner · Water & Sewer
Rob Wolf
rwolf@villageofgardner.org
Zoning Board
Chairman
Eric Fosnaugh
Member
Darren Brooks
Member
Mike Bexson
Member
Mike Engfer

Interested in serving on the Zoning Board? Apply Online or Download the PDF Application. Questions? Contact Village Hall.

Contact Village Hall

We're here to serve the residents of Gardner

Village Hall

Address 302 N Center St, Gardner, IL 60424
Phone (815) 237-2592
Fax (815) 237-0368
Village Hall Staff
Pat Malinowski
Village Clerk
patm@villageofgardner.org
Lynn Wagner
Deputy Clerk
lwagner@villageofgardner.org
Brooke Fosnaugh
Office Assistant
bfosnaugh@villageofgardner.org

Office Hours

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – SundayClosed

The Village office is closed daily from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for lunch.

For after-hours emergencies, please call Grundy County Emergency Management at (815) 942-8610.

Gardner Village Hall — 302 N Center St, Gardner, IL 60424