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Recreation Committee Meeting Set
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The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2006 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss city recreation nee... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 29, 2005

Curves Announces New Weight Management Program
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The Monticello Curves fitness center, which opened September 19, 2002, is seeking a part time manager to ring in the new year.  Since opening, Curves members in Monticello have lost a total of... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 29, 2005

Allerton Public Library To Re-Open January 3
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The Allerton Public Library will re-open next week on January 3, one week ahead of schedule, according to Lisa Winters.  The library closed on December 19 as construction crews replaced the ce... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 29, 2005

Postage Rates Going Up January 8
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Thirty-nine cent flag motif postage stamps went on sale Thursday in preparation for a 5.4 percent across-the-board postage rate increase effective Jan. 8, 2006. This means the cost to mail a first ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday December 20, 2005

Several File Nominating Petitions For County's March Primary Election
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Persons interested in running for any of the Piatt County elected offices up for grabs in 2006 had until 5 PM yesterday to submit nominating petitions.  Below are the candidates who have filed... [More]

Posted on Monday December 19, 2005

Sign Up For All Kids Covered Begins January 1
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Parents can now pre-register their children for the All Kids program, Governor Blagojevich’s initiative to provide access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance for every uninsured child in ... [More]

Posted on Monday December 19, 2005

Albaugh Pleads Guilty To Indecent Internet Soliciation
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Larry Albaugh, a former MHS teacher and coach, admitted to indecent solicitation of sex from a minor the Internet and pleaded guilty in Decatur on Friday where he was sentenced to 24 months probati... [More]

Posted on Sunday December 18, 2005

AmerenUE To Buy Local Aquila Plant
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Aquila, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell two peaking power generation facilities to Union Electric Company (AmerenUE) for a total purchase price of $175 million, includ... [More]

Posted on Friday December 16, 2005

City Sets Silent Auction Dates
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The City of Monticello is selling surplus equipment, including trucks, trailer, mowers, bikes, etc.  A complete list of items for sale can be picked up at the City Municipal Building, 210 N Ha... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 14, 2005

Municipal Tax Rate To Stay The Same
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The City's municipal tax rate will stay at .5748 next year following a series of votes by the Monticello City Council during Monday night's city council meeting, the only meeting scheduled in ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 14, 2005

Treasure Chest Opens To Good Holiday Sales
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Treasure Chest owner Matt Doman says he's pleased with business so far and anticipates a strong finish in sales through the end of the holiday season.  The all occasion gif... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 14, 2005

No Boil Order In Monticello---TV Mistaken
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The water main break and boil order as reported on the 10 o'clock tv news last night is for Hammond and not Monticello.  Several callers to the City Building this morning reported hearing Mont... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 8, 2005

Council To Meet For Last Time In 2005
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The Monticello City Council will meet Monday, December 12, 2005 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street beginning at 7 PM.

1. Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge T... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 7, 2005

Extension Sponsoring Parent's Night Out
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University of Illinois Piatt Extension will be sponsoring Parent’s Holiday Night Out on Saturday, December 17 from 6 p.n. to 10 p.m. in the basement of the Monticello Community Building.&... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 7, 2005

Rick Ridings Father Honored By Illinois Farm Bureau
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Illinois Farm Bureau recognized the achievements of five volunteers who excel at communicating positive messages about agriculture with the 2005 Agriculture in the Classroom Volunteer of the Year A... [More]

Posted on Tuesday December 6, 2005

World Fare Opens In Time For Busy Tourism Weekend
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Employee Amanda Scroggins of Decatur says she has at least one favorite amidst the many global gifts and handicrafts for purchase at World Fare, pointing to a small wooden box in the shape of a but... [More]

Posted on Tuesday December 6, 2005

Recreation Committee To Discuss Civic Center Project
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The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Building located at 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose ... [More]

Posted on Friday December 2, 2005

Administration Committee To Discuss Codification
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will meet on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Building located at 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose... [More]

Posted on Friday December 2, 2005

Community Development Committee To Meet
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The City of Monticello Community Development Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Municipal Building located at 210 N. Hamilton Street. Th... [More]

Posted on Friday December 2, 2005

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