Four candidates for Alderman for the City of Monticello filed their petitions, two of which in the same ward, creating a need for a primary election in 2007. 

In Ward II, both Kevin H... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 27, 2006

A volunteer drive for wish granting volunteers is currently being held in Monticello and the surrounding communities. Wish Granting volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation work directly with t... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 20, 2006

Tuesday, January 9th at 10:00 am - Morning storytime for children ages 3-6, parents are welcome. Tuesday, January 16th, 10:00 am - Baby and Toddler Lap Time for children 6 months-2years, parents ar... [More]

Posted on Monday December 18, 2006

Some were decked out in tasteful lights entwining the trees and shrubbery with grace.  Others had small villages of plastic molded elves and nativity scenes, with an army of large inflatables ... [More]

Posted on Monday December 18, 2006

Funeral services for Marian L. "Mickey" Young, 86, of Monticello, will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, 215 E. Washington St.,  Monticello, with Rev. D... [More]

Posted on Monday December 18, 2006

Open, close, open, close.  This has been the trend for the Landscape Waste Facility in Monticello this fall.  The facility, which was originally scheduled to close December 1st of this ye... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 14, 2006

It was a tough decision, with over 40 entries, all of which demonstrating exemplary acts of talent and creativity, but the the 10 judges agreed on the winners for the Christmas Coloring Contest.&nb... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 13, 2006

The following is a break down of police department statistics for November 2006: officers worked 93 tours of duty, answered 211 dispatched calls, issued 16 written warnings and gave out 47 verbal w... [More]

Posted on Friday December 8, 2006

City Council Meeting & Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Monday, December 11, 2006

1.   Call to Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge to the Flag, Roll Call... [More]

Posted on Friday December 8, 2006

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2006.

The  minutes of the regularly scheduled Monticello City Council Meeting of October 23, 2006 held in Council Chambers of the Muni... [More]

Posted on Thursday December 7, 2006

The ice and snow is starting to melt, leaving easy access for storm debris to be picked up.

Because of the winter storm, the City will be extending the hours of the Landscape Waste Facility... [More]

Posted on Wednesday December 6, 2006

Two events are being held at the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello this weekend, both of which are open to the public.

Kairos School will host its Annual Auction and Luncheon, this ye... [More]

Posted on Tuesday December 5, 2006

Timothy L. Norrie, age 40, of Monticello, IL., died Friday, December 1, 2006, at his residence.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at the Mackey-Wright F... [More]

Posted on Monday December 4, 2006

The Best Wok Buffet has relocated from its location just off the square to a new, larger location at 400 W. Center St., just west of the Dollar General Store.

The new restaurant will offer ... [More]

Posted on Friday December 1, 2006

City Council Study Session
December 5, 2006
6:00 PM

Agenda

1.  Administration
     a.  Procedure f... [More]

Posted on Friday December 1, 2006