Gibson City Illinois – Gibson City Illinois

Gibson City, Illinois

“The Big Little City”

Welcome to Gibson City!

Gibson City is a thriving city in Ford County, Illinois, United States.

The population was approximately 3,407 at the 2010 census. Located at the intersections of IL Routes 9, 47, and 54, Gibson city is an Agricultural industry based community. The current GCMS School District is a consolidation of the surrounding towns of Gibson City, Melvin, and Sibley.

Click here to read welcome message from Mayor Daniel Dickey.

Click here to explore our GC Strategic Plan.

Click here to reach out to our Aldermen.

Click here to view our 2025 CCR Water Report, listed on our ‘City Code’ Page.

Home to a thriving downtown with a welcoming community atmosphere
Shares multiple renovated Community parks, including our newest Dog Park
Home of Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services, employer to over 600 employees in facilities in a multi-county area of central Illinois

Offers a quaint RV Park located at our South Park for those passing through
Home to the Renowned Harvest Moon Vintage Drive-In
Offers Community fishing pond, surrounded by a wildflower walking path and pavilion

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Latest News

News

City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving

NewsNovember 21, 2025

ATTENTION: City Hall will be closed November 27 & 28, 2025 to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular Hours will resume December 1, 2025. Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Gibson. Thank you for your cooperation!

Leaves on the Ground

Plan Ahead: 2025 Leaf Pick-Up

NewsNovember 7, 2025

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Halloween Trick-or Treat Hours:

NewsOctober 30, 2025

Presenting the “CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY TO GIBSON CITY’ Gibson Bucks Program!

NewsOctober 30, 2025

Notice: New Water Billing Postcards!

NewsOctober 10, 2025

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