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Candidate's Forum Announced For April Races
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The Monticello Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates – Candidates Forum” on March 15 from 7pm-9pm. The candidates running in the April 5 consolidated election for Monticello City Cou... [More]

Posted on Friday February 25, 2005

JR Aero Tow Is Big Draw For Monticello
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One of Monticello's largest tourism draws, the 3rd Annual International JR Aero Tow, will be held June 02 - 05, 20... [More]

Posted on Friday February 25, 2005

Update Of 20 Year Old Codes On Monday's Council Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AGENDA
Monday, February 28, 2005 at 7 PM
 

1.      Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge To The Flag, Roll Call

2.      Approval of Minutes, Claims & O... [More]

Posted on Friday February 25, 2005

Voters Send Message; Mitze Receives 76% Of Votes Cast In Mayoral Race
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Barring any write-in candidates during April’s general election, Bill Mitze will finally be able to remove the word “acting” from his Mayoral title as Mitze defeated Owen Mofield with 76% of the vo... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 22, 2005

WCIA's Reese In Town To Eat And Film At Ike's
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Ike's Fish House will be featured in an upcoming dining segment on WCIA next week.  The local restaurant was visited during the lunch hour today by WCIA's weather forecaste... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 22, 2005

Natural Resource Workshop Scheduled for March 19
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These last few weeks of winter offer homeowners the opportunity to finish plans for spring projects.  On March 19th, local residents will have an opportunity to improve upon natural ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 22, 2005

Voters Urged To "Get Out The Vote"
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Today is primary election day in Monticello.  Republican voters will be casting ballots in the Republican Mayoral race where the winner will run unopposed in April general elect... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 22, 2005

Unless Mofield Appeals Again, Mitze To Remain On Ballot
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Mayoral candidate Bill Mitze will remain on next Tuesday's primary election ballot according to a written ruling released today by Piatt County Circuit Judge John P. Shonkwiler.  Judge Shonkwiler a... [More]

Posted on Thursday February 17, 2005

Sangamon Bike Ride To Celebrate 10 Years
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The 10th annual Sangamon River Valley Bike Ride has been set for Saturday, May 22, 2005.  T-shirts celebrating the decade-old bike ride will be available for purchase.  The ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday February 16, 2005

City Council To Meet Valentine's Day
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Monticello City Council Meeting agenda for February 14, 2005 at 7 PM at the city building, 210 N. Hamilton Street.

1. Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge To The Flag, Roll ... [More]

Posted on Friday February 11, 2005

Farm Progress Show Organizers To Host Potential Vendor Meeting
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The Farm Progress Show has found a permanent home in Decatur running every two years, alternating with a site in Iowa, during the odd numbered years.  August 2005 is the first year for Decatur... [More]

Posted on Friday February 11, 2005

"Swango On Sports" Debuts On eNews
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eNews welcomes Lynn Swango as a contributor to the City's online newspaper. Swango's sport's stories will appear under the button "swango on sports".  His writings can also be read in the Piatt Cou... [More]

Posted on Wednesday February 9, 2005

Host Families Needed For 4-H Exchange Program With Japan
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Local families have an opportunity to visit a foreign country this summer without leaving their home.  Host families are currently being recruited in Monticello to host Japanese 4-H youth... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 8, 2005

Water Survey Available To Residents Electronically
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Monticello water customers received a survey with this month's water bill pertaining to cross connections as required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.  Community public wa... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 8, 2005

Candidate's Forum On Cable Access Channel
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Audience members questioned Monticello's mayoral and city council candidates on everything from budget experience to support for a senior center during the two-hour primary election ... [More]

Posted on Monday February 7, 2005

Food Pantry Wins Big During Food Check-Out Day Event
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The local food pantry came out the big winner in today's shop-off challenge at the new County Market grocery that saw two local ag. businesses competing against each... [More]

Posted on Thursday February 3, 2005

Monticello Middle School To Host Class 8A Tournament
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Monticello MIddle School will be hosting the Illinois Elementary School Association's Class 8A boy's state basketball tournament February 12-17.

Sixteen teams will compete in a single elimi... [More]

Posted on Wednesday February 2, 2005

Best Western To Host Bridal Fair
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Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn will host its 2nd annual bridal fair on Sunday, February 20th, 2005 from 12 noon  to 3pm.  The event is being sponsored by the Piat... [More]

Posted on Wednesday February 2, 2005

Judge Shonkwiler To Hear Petition Challenge Case
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A date has been set for Judge John Shonkwiler to hear the case involving Monticello's two Republican Mayoral candidates. A dispute arose late December when newcomer Owen Mofield challenged the... [More]

Posted on Tuesday February 1, 2005

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