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CIEDC Head Start Preschool Program
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The CIEDC Head Start preschool program is accepting applications for 3, 4, and 5-year-old children for the 2007 - 2008 school year. Children attend Monday through Thursday 5 hours a day in Cisco. Tran... [More]

Posted on Monday April 30, 2007
LUAU AT THE LIBRARY
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The May showcase is featuring memorabilia with a tropical theme.  On Saturday, May 19th at 2 p.m., children of all ages are invited to attend the festivities in... [More]

Posted on Monday April 30, 2007
Allerton Park - Seven Wonders of Illinois
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Seven Wonders of Illinois The votes have been tallied and the winners are in! After thousands of votes were cast during the month of March, IBOT is poised to announce the much-anticipated Seven Won... [More]

Posted on Monday April 30, 2007
Monticello to Gain a New Business
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Area corn farmers will have a new buyer in the area.  Clarkson Grain Company, Inc., announced it will be moving into the Regal Crown building on Iron Horse Pl., north of town.  The compan... [More]

Posted on Friday April 27, 2007
Monticello High Still on High Alert
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Nearly a week after the initial threat, Monticello High School is still on alert. 

Last Thursday, a school employee found a message that said "This will be Virginia Tech in 5 days" wri... [More]

Posted on Friday April 27, 2007
City of Monticello Committee Meeting Notice
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City of Monticello Committee Meeting Notice Committee: Administration Committee Date: Monday, April 30, 2007 6:00 PM Location: Municipal Building 210 N. Hamilton Street P... [More]

Posted on Wednesday April 25, 2007
Josephine Caroline “Jo” Long
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Josephine Caroline “Jo” Long, age 81, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M., Friday, ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 24, 2007
Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will meet Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6:00PM at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street.

The Purpose of this meeting is to discuss ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 24, 2007
Carroll “CJ” Hubble
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Carroll “CJ” Hubble, age 96, of Monticello, died at 7:00 PM, Sunday,  April 22, 2007 at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 24, 2007
Celebrate Mothers Day on a Good Note at the Bistro
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Join us and the 4-Wheel Drive Barbershop Quartet, Friday, May 11th for a Mothers Day Singing and Dining Event at the Bistro! Dining Times at 5:00 and 7:30 pm. The Menu is as follows: Sirloin ... [More]

Posted on Monday April 23, 2007
Allerton Park Annual Plant Sale April 28th and 29th
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Allerton Park will host its yearly plant sale on Saturday April 28, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Sunday, April 29, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, at the Diversified Farm (just inside the Park's north entrance). This ... [More]

Posted on Friday April 20, 2007
Adminstiration Committee Notice, April 23, 2007, 7:30 pm
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City of Monticello Committee Meeting Notice Committee: Administration Committee Date: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:30 PM (Immediately following the City Council meeting) Location... [More]

Posted on Friday April 20, 2007
Administration Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will be meeting Monday, April 23, 2007 at 7:30pm, or immediately following the City Council Meeting.

The purpose of this meeting is to discus... [More]

Posted on Friday April 20, 2007
City Council Meeting Agenda, April 23, 2007
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 23, 2007 1. Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge To The Flag, Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes, Claims & Other Reports 3. Mayor's R... [More]

Posted on Friday April 20, 2007
Leo Fern Crook
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Leo Fern Crook, age 97, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Kirby Hospital in Monticello.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Macke... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 19, 2007
PIATT COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
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Piatt GOP to be at Market Day The Piatt County Republican Central Committee will have an informational booth on the square at the annual Monticello Home and Garden Market on Saturday, May 5, 2007, ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday April 18, 2007
No New Aquatic Center for Monticello
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The debate is over and final:  Monticello residents voted down the aquatic center 64% no, 36% yes.  The referendum placed on the ballot asked voters whether the City of Monticel... [More]

Posted on Wednesday April 18, 2007
Thompson publishes article
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Brett Thompson, Building and Zoning Administrator for the City of Monticello, has published an article in MicroStation Today newsletter. The newsletter, a publication of Axiom, serves the CAD... [More]

Posted on Monday April 16, 2007
National Ag in America Tour
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The national Ag in America Tour will stop at Monticello High School on April 19th to educate students about the importance of agriculture in America's economy and society. The Ag in America Tour,... [More]

Posted on Monday April 16, 2007
May Home & Garden Market Scheduled for May 5
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Monticello Main Street's 8th Annual May Home & Garden Market will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 10:00am - 4:00pm in downtown Monticello.  The market will offer you the opportunity to... [More]

Posted on Friday April 13, 2007
"Monticello Day" at U of I Softball Game Rescheduled
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The University of Illinois Softball Game titled "Monticello Day," originally scheduled for Saturday, April 14th, has been rescheduled to Sunday at 12:00pm and 2:00pm due to potentially bad weather.&nb... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 12, 2007
Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum Showing on Channel 2
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The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidates Forum for all candidates running in the April 17 consolidated election Tuesday, April 10.  Candidates Tim Hayes (Ward I), Kevin Hiller (Ward II), Ja... [More]

Posted on Wednesday April 11, 2007
Steeple Gallery Coffee House Spring/Summer Special
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Steeple Gallery Coffee House is gearing up for spring/summer 2007 with a special promotion.   " Get Iced in the Afternoon".   You can enjoy excellent iced coffee, tea... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2007
Administration Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will meet Monday, April 16, 2007, at 6:00pm at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the propose... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2007
Administration Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee Meeting will meet Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamiton Street.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss codifi... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2007
OXFAM HUNGER BANQUET
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OXFAM HUNGER BANQUET Today, many in the united states live in apathy to the plight of others in our country and around the world. Despite what some may believe, this apathy is not intentional disre... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2007
City Council Meeting Agenda, Monday April 9, 2007
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City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 9, 2007

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

2.    Approval of Minutes... [More]

Posted on Monday April 9, 2007
Fitness Fun Camp 2007
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Fitness Fun Camp will be offered again this summer in Monticello.  Jodi Fultz an AFPA Children's Fitness Specialist will direct the camp.  Your child will enjoy learni... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Easter Coloring Contest Winners
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The Monticello Recreation Department sponsored an Easter Coloring Contest. The Winners were Kaitlyn Merry in the 4 and under age group, Audrie McCabe in the 5-8 year olds age group, and Phoebe Wingstr... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
April Events for Children at Allerton Library
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Join us at Allerton Library for several children's programs in April, including a baby and toddler lap time on April 10th at 10 a.m., two storytimes for preschoolers on April 17th at 10 a.m. and Ap... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Allerton Public library showcase for April
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The Allerton Public library showcase for April is featuring the
Harley-Davidson collection of Terrel Taylor.  Terrel purchased his first
harley in 2003 and has t... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Lions Club Mobile Hearing Screening Unit
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The Lions Club of Illinois every year sponsors free hearing screenings for persons 18 and older (10-17 years old with written parental consent) in communities all over the State of Illinois. As par... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Police Department Report for March
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Police Department Report for March 2007 - Officers processed 26 criminal offense reports, worked 5 accidents, made 9 criminal arrests and wrote 46 traffic tickets for the month of March. 

... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Monticello Swim Team
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"Full Time Swimmers"

Monticello Illinois is home to a handful of 'full time swimmers'.  Lee Schofield is a parent of one swimmer swims for the Clinton Otters. "These families are REALLY Ded... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
City of Monticello Aquatic Center Referendum Information
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City of Monticello Aquatic Center Referendum Information

• The Pool will be open this summer on May 28th.
• The Pool will close on August 5th, 2... [More]

Posted on Thursday April 5, 2007
Farm Truck Route Informational Meeting POSTPONED
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The Farm Truck Route Informational Meeting scheduled for April 12, 2007 has been indefinitely POSTPONED.[More]

Posted on Tuesday April 3, 2007
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICES Monday April 2, 2007 6:00 pm City Council Study Session Codification, Zoning Ordinance Tue... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 3, 2007
City of Monticello Committee Meeting Notice
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Committee: Administration Committee Date: Monday, April 9, 2007 6:00 PM Location: Municipal Building 210 N. Hamilton Street Purpose: The Administration Committee will... [More]

Posted on Tuesday April 3, 2007
Piatt County Museum Annual Meeting
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Piatt County Museum Annual Meeting Friday, April 13, 2007 7:00 p.m. Monticello Middle School 2015 East Washington Street Monticello, IL 61856 Guest Speaker: Mr. Stasz Gorski ... [More]

Posted on Monday April 2, 2007
Monticello Chamber Business Expo
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The third annual Chamber Business Expo – Connecting our Community will be held Tuesday April 24, 2007 from 3pm – 7pm at the Monticello Best Western Gateway Inn. Parking is free and shuttle service is... [More]

Posted on Monday April 2, 2007

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