The following Associated Press story about Monticello's bio-agripreneur is making the rounds at newspapers and television stations across the country.

Biomass for fuel cou... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 30, 2006

A new networking group is forming in Monticello for mothers of preschoolers. The newly established Monticello chapter of Mothers of Preschoolers International (MOPS) will begin meeti... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 30, 2006

A tour and garden party at one of Monticello's century homes has been added as a special bonus for this year's annual ”Garden Walk and Taste of the Garden" s... [More]

Posted on Saturday May 27, 2006

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held upon the Application for Variance filed with the City of Monticello Zo... [More]

Posted on Friday May 26, 2006

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held upon the Application for Variance filed with the City of Monticello Zo... [More]

Posted on Friday May 26, 2006

The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss community o... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 23, 2006

The Piatt County Historical & Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex to hear  Mrs. Joan French Trenchard.  The public, as a... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 23, 2006

Tonight is the first of three open houses to acquaint the community with two options presented for the proposed Monticello Regional Civic Center (MRCC). Doors open at 7 PM in the basement of the C... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 23, 2006

CITY OF MONTICELLO
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Spring 2006

Telephone Number: 217-762-2583
E-Mail Address: city@cityofmonticello.net&nb... [More]

Posted on Friday May 19, 2006

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA for May 22, 2006.  Meetings begin at 7 PM at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton.

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

Monticello High School music boosters report they have approximately 50 Pizza Hut fundraising cards left for sale that entitles the holder to receive one free medium pizza for every large... [More]

Posted on Wednesday May 17, 2006

The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 2006 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the community center proj... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 16, 2006

Three Piatt County businesses will have the opportunity next week to meet with trade commissioners representing about 21 foreign countries as part of a reverse trade mission sponsored by the Illino... [More]

Posted on Friday May 12, 2006

Kirby Hospital will be using the City of Monticello's bonding authority to allow for $650,000 worth of upgrades and equipment purchases as part of an agreement reached between the two parties and a... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 11, 2006

Monticello Christian Academy has announced the music lineup for the June 3-4 songfest at Forest Preserve Park.  The fundraising event is being held to provide tuition assistance at the school.... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 11, 2006

Monticello Main Street’s 7th Annual Farmer’s Market is scheduled to open on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the shady location, on State Street in front of the Community Building.  The market will ... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 11, 2006

Kari Duckworth, the new postmaster at the Monticello Post Office, has only been on the job a short while yet she already feels right at home thanks to the team she inherited from predecessor, ... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 11, 2006

The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will be hosting public informational meetings for the Civic Center Project.  All members of the public are encouraged to attend and voice their idea... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 9, 2006

The Monticello High School Band students will be selling Butterbraids and Cookie Dough beginning Thursday, May 11 thru Monday, May 22. A trip to Florida is planned during Christmas break ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 9, 2006

CITY COUNCIL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA FOR
May 08, 2006.  Meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton beginning at 7 PM.
 

1.  &nbs... [More]

Posted on Friday May 5, 2006

Does your historic home in Monticello have a story to tell?   Monticello Main Street has been contacted by the Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV) looking for homeowners who have in... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 4, 2006

Small companies and start-ups are often challenged to find extra room in their budgets for marketing efforts. It is vital to stretch every dollar as far as it can go and use only the most effective... [More]

Posted on Thursday May 4, 2006

The Illinois High School District 2 rodeo championships will be held at Trail Blazer Park, Monticello on May 13 and 14.  The Piatt County Trail Blazers will serve as hosts.

Any high sc... [More]

Posted on Wednesday May 3, 2006

Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Clinic Association and the Parkland
Foundation are hosting a Gala honoring Zelema Harris, President of Parkland
College.  The gala will be held on... [More]

Posted on Wednesday May 3, 2006

Spring Clean-Up Week begins this Saturday, May 6 and runs thru next Saturday, May 13. Items may be dropped off at the Landscape Waste Facility, 904 Allerton Road on Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM and M... [More]

Posted on Tuesday May 2, 2006