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Kiwanis to hold Golf Scramble
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It's time to grab your golf clubs, because the Kiwanis is holding its first annual "For The Kids" Golf Scramble, Saturday, September 9th, at the Monticello Golf Course.  A shotgun start at noo... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 29, 2006
Planning Commission & ZBA Meetings
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, July 17th, at 6:00pm to discuss and vote for approval a variance for Earl Burkybile, 423 S. Charter St.

The Planning Commission meeting will... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 28, 2006
Lodge Park July 3rd Event Offers a Full Day of Events
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The 46th Annual July 3rd Celebration, sponsored by the Monticello Community Fireworks, Inc., is providing a full schedule of events for visitors this year.

Entertainment will begin at 4pm w... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 28, 2006
Funds for Truck Route Released
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After a brief holdup, IDOT has notified Monticello officials that the $905,600 designated towards the study of a farm truck route through Monticello, is now available.  With thanks to Con... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 28, 2006
Max Noel Pike
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Max Noel Pike, 96, a life-long resident of Monticello, died June 21, 2006 at his residence.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 29, at the Mackey-Wright Funeral ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 28, 2006
Vendors Sought for Monticello Celebration
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Monticello Main Street's 5th Annual Monticello Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 in beautiful historic downtown Monticello.  The biggest event in Monticello so far, this... [More]

Posted on Tuesday June 27, 2006
Lewis & Clark portrayal coming to Piatt County
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Piatt County will be experiencing a blast from the past on July 8th.  Private John Shields, a member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, will be the guest speaker at the Piatt County Historic... [More]

Posted on Tuesday June 27, 2006
Invitation to Public Informational Meeting
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The City of Monticello is seeking to enter into an agreement with David Monk and Heartland Pathways for a lease to allow a bike trail through the Heartland Pathways property from the west side of M... [More]

Posted on Monday June 26, 2006
"The Little Engine" to Return to Monticello
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It thought it could, and now it thinks it can again!  Despite the overbearing heat and humidity last year, "The Little Engine That Could" tour event at the Monticello Railway Museum was succes... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 22, 2006
Eric Wilber to Receive Eagle Scout Ranking
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Recent Monticello High School graduate, Eric Wilber, will be hitting a new milestone in his career; that of Eagle Scout ranking.  At a ceremony on Sunday, June 25, at the Monticello Municipal ... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 22, 2006
Police Department Releases May 2006 Statistics
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During the month of May, the Monticello Police Department worked 3 traffic accidents, made 13 criminal arrests, issed 70 traffic tickets, and processed 41 criminal offense reports.

Other st... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 22, 2006
City reschedules youth tennis lessons
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Due to low registration turnout, the City of Monticello is being forced to reschedule the youth tennis lessons session.

The new session will be from July 24 - 27.  Lessons will be taug... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 21, 2006
June 26, City Council Meeting Agenda
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The Monticello City Council will meet on Monday, June 26, at 7:00pm, in the CIty Council Chambers.

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

Posted on Wednesday June 21, 2006
City of Monticello Fire Committee Meeting
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The City of Monticello Fire Committee will meet on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 6:00pm. 

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss attendance, salaries and Fire Department operations. 

... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 21, 2006
Tickets For Fireworks Train On Sale Monday
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The Monticello Railway Museum will again run its annual Fireworks Special on the evening of July 3.  Passengers will depart from the Wabash Depot at 8 PM and return following the fire... [More]

Posted on Friday June 16, 2006
Hetrick Leaves Position With City of Monticello
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The following story, written by Ken Hartman, appeared in the Piatt County Journal Republican and the News-Gazette.  Hartman is editor of the Journal:

MONTICELLO – Monticello ... [More]

Posted on Friday June 16, 2006
Street Committee Meeting
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The City of Monticello Street Committee will be meeting on Monday, June 26, at 6:00pm in the City Council chambers.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss speed limits, regulatory signag... [More]

Posted on Friday June 16, 2006
Crab Orchard Coming To Monticello
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Crab Orchard, the Robin Peters film shot in and around Monticello, will have its local premiere Sunday, June 25 at Forest Preserve Park at dusk.  The movie  looks at a family traumat... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 14, 2006
Bertha Kathrine Hannah
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Bertha Kathrine Hannah of Monticello died Tuesday evening, June 13, at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.  She was 102, one of Piatt County's oldest citizens.

Visitation will... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 14, 2006
Main Street's Farmer's Market Begins June 22nd
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June 22nd will be the opening day of the 6th Annual Monticello Main Street's Farmer's Market.  The market will be held in front of the Community Building on State Street from 3:00pm - 6:00pm o... [More]

Posted on Tuesday June 13, 2006
Roy J. Kleven
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Roy J. Kleven, age 71 of Monticello, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Bement Health Care Center.

The funeral service is at 11:00 AM Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Monticello United Methodis... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Rec Committee To Meet June 14
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The City of Monticello Recreation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussin... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Top Flight Looking At Ethanol Plant
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Top Flight Grain of Bement, with a location in Monticello, has joined forces with five Illinois grain cooperatives that want to build a $150 million dollar ethanol plant.   The plant... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Animal Hospital Holding Pet Fair
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The Animal Hospital will host a pet fair this Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM at its facility on West Bridge Street.  The afternoon is chocked full of activites for pets and owners including games,... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Beef Barn To House Piatt County Museum
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The Piatt County Museum has been notified that UI's beef barn is officially theirs and will become the museum's new home on land by the Monticello Railway Museum on N. Iron Horse Drive. 

... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Council Meets Monday June 12
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The Monticello City Council will meet and also hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2007 beginning at 7 PM in council chambers. 

1.     &nb... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Admin Comm To Meet Monday at 6 PM
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will meet on Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the ... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 8, 2006
Benjamin Franklin Evans, Jr.
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Benjamin Franklin Evans, Jr., age 83 of Monticello, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at his residence.

Visitation will be 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, June 9, at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in M... [More]

Posted on Wednesday June 7, 2006
3rd Annual JR AeroTow Taking Flight At Monticello Airport
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The  rains  of  the  past  three  days  haven't  damped  the  soaring  spirits  of the 100  plus  taking  part  in th... [More]

Posted on Friday June 2, 2006
Car Seat Safety Check Coming To Bill Abbott Chevrolet
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A child's car seat safety check will be held at Bill Abbott Chevrolet on Saturday, June 24, 2006 from 12:00 noon to  3:00 PM.  Parents and caregivers can have car seats, bo... [More]

Posted on Friday June 2, 2006
Blue Ridge Backwoods To Be On Chamber's June Luncheon Menu
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Mark your calendars for the Monticello Chamber Lunch on June 13, 2006, beginning at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be served at Forest Preserve Park pavilion with pizzas from Monical’s.

... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 1, 2006
Fred Finn Played Role In 50 Years Of Interstate Highways
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The following is taken from a story written by Dianne Williams, IDOT, Office of Operations and Communications, District 4 appearing in a newsletter from the Illinois Department of Transportatio... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 1, 2006
Steeple Gallery Coffee Hour Serving Up Beverages And Bands
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Steeple Gallery, long known for it's antiques, gifts, art, and framing, has added "Coffee House" to it's name and is now selling coffees and teas by the pound or cup.  There is currently ... [More]

Posted on Thursday June 1, 2006

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