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Nokomis Central Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council address brown water complaints

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in its regular session on Monday, July 11. Among the issues on deck are ongoing complaints relating to the declining quality of its water. Bryon McLean, a current water customer and Coalton village trustee, made a formal complaint. The complaint pertains to the brown water he's been experiencing. McLean notes that other residents of Coalton, who are still receiving water from Nokomis, are experiencing the same problem. Mayor Michael Holliday informed McLean that […]

todayJuly 13, 2022 21

Staunton

Illinois

Staunton zoning map to be updated

STAUNTON -- The first reading of an ordinance to update the city's zoning map took place during the Staunton City Council's meeting on Monday night, Mar. 14. The map shows existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, and classifications. Upon adoption of the ordinance, it will be the official zoning map. It will also be binding to the city's Zoning Code. The ordinance will move for final approval at their next meeting on Monday, Mar. 28. North Wood Street to close June […]

todayMarch 17, 2022 47

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis seeks new police chief

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in a special session on Thursday, Jan. 27 with the intent of hiring a new police chief. All commissioners were present with the exception of Michael Glenn. The session immediately went to executive session after mayor Michael Holliday called the meeting to order. The meeting later returned to regular session announcing the position is being offered to Talon Burton. The offer is pending acceptance, which includes the terms of the contract. Upon contract approval, […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 38

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council hears about potential grants

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 25. Scott Hunt, representing WHKS Engineers, Planners & Surveyors located in Springfield, introduced himself and his firm to the council. Hunt and his firm are interested in helping Nokomis apply for grants. They can also help plan the downtown project and complete the engineering needs. He spoke specifically about the downtown project as well as the water and wastewater plant. Hunt also spoke of the America Rescue Plan (ARP). He […]

todayOctober 27, 2021 7

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption council met to appoint new alderwoman

Mayor Roger Cox resigns, Derek Page to serve as interim mayor

ASSUMPTION -- The Assumption City Council did not have a lot to discuss in its October 6 general session, but it was heated at times. Mayor Roger Cox had an appointment in mind to fill a vacancy in Ward 2. In contrast with common courtesy, there was no publication or notice of the vacated aldermanic position, which became effective on Saturday, Sept. 11. While it is not a requirement, it is common practice to keep the community informed on municipal […]

todayOctober 13, 2021 16

Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt discusses water updates, legal action in August meeting

Water was the common theme of discussion during the Witt City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Alderman Tim Taylor presented the water report, informing the council that the altitude valve feeding Irving’s water supply has broken. As a consequence, the water drained from their water tower, leaving the village without water for a short period of time. EJ Water Cooperative representative Eric Emmerich informed Taylor that they did purchase a pressure valve. This will replace the faulty altitude valve […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 22

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption council greenlit Phase 1 of Illinois Street Park renovation

ASSUMPTION -- Revitalization of key crucial parts of the City of Assumption’s infrastructure has been a key of its city council. That mission continues as the council approved, with one exception, the first phase of revitalizing Illinois Street Park on the south side of the city during their regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Involved in the first place for the park’s plan include removal of fencing and center pole to create a formal entryway to the park and to […]

todayAugust 11, 2021 8

Coalton

East Central Illinois Region

Coalton receives updates on EJ Water project in June meeting

Prior to the monthly meeting of the Coalton village board on Wednesday, June 9, members of the board stood outside the village hall where the “cake” for Montgomery County’s bicentennial celebration stood. Once the meeting began, there was limited business for the board to discuss. Update on EJ Water Cooperative project Most of the meeting was dedicated to updates related to the EJ Water Cooperative project, which was having some slight procedural hiccups. There are some final business items that […]

todayJune 16, 2021 8

Witt council

East Central Illinois Region

New Witt council tackles new issues in May meeting

New members sworn in

Before swearing in the new members of the Witt City Council in their May 25 general session, the outgoing mayor and council members had to finish up on some unresolved business. A water report from EJ Water Cooperative’s Eric Emerick detailed standard practices and procedures (SPP) in their agreement with the city for wholesale water purchases. Some of these SPPs include a 10 percent late fee for late payments made at least three days after the due date, shut-off notices […]

todayJune 3, 2021 12

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