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Mary L. Doss
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Mary L. Doss of Monticello, died Sunday afternoon, July 30, at her home.  She was 75.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, August 3, at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Hom... [More]

Posted on Monday July 31, 2006

Unique "Pots" Spotted Around Monticello
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At any point if you have driven or walked around Monticello, you have probably noticed several large, black caldrons located around Monticello and thought "Why would anyone what those large th... [More]

Posted on Monday July 31, 2006

Joan K. "Joanie" Klein
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Joan K. "Joanie" Kline, 72, of Monticello passed away Friday evening, July 28, 2006, at the Carle Hospital in Urbana.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm ... [More]

Posted on Monday July 31, 2006

Monticello Celebration Set for September 15th & 16th
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Mark your calendar for September 15 & 16!  Monticello Main Street’s 6th Annual Monticello Celebration will be on 2 days!  Festivities begin on Friday night, September 15th, with ... [More]

Posted on Friday July 28, 2006

Civic Center Referendum Could Be Delayed
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The Mayor of the City of Monticello surprised residents, asking for the proposed Civic Center not to be put on the November ballot at Monday night's City Council meeting.  He requested the Cit... [More]

Posted on Friday July 28, 2006

Heavy Rains Cause City Headaches
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Monticello and surrounding areas were hit hard on Wednesday night with torrential rains, heavy gusts of wind, flash flood warnings, and the occasional tornado warning, complete with sirens.  Some M... [More]

Posted on Friday July 28, 2006

William Clifton "Clif" Hildabrand
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William Clifton "Clif" Hildabrand of Monticello passed away Friday morning, July 28, at the Bement Health Care Center in Bement, IL.  He was 92 years old.

A visitation will be hel... [More]

Posted on Friday July 28, 2006

Volunteer Opportunity for Local "Grandmas"
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Recently, a local chapter of MOPS International was started in Monticello.  "MOPS" stands for "Mothers of Preschoolers" and is a no-profit Christian organization.  MOPS meetings provide a... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006

City Council Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2006
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006.


The  minutes of the regularly scheduled Monticello City Council Meeting of July 10g, 2006 held in Council Chambers of the Municipal... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006

Administration Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Administration Committee will be meeting on Monday, August 7th, at 5:30pm at the Municipal Building.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss an ordinance creating a... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006

Fire Committee Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Fire Committee will meet Monday, August 14th, at 6:30pm at the Municipal Building. 

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the salaries of the volunteer firem... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006

Planning Commission Meeting Notice
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The City of Monticello Planning Commission will be meeting on Monday, August 7th, at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a conditional use permit fo... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006

Melissa Denison
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Melissa Dennison, 82, passed away at the Kirby Hospital in Monticello, Illinois, on Friday, July 21, 2006.

No visitation will be held.  A graveside service will be offered at 10:30 AM, Mond... [More]

Posted on Monday July 24, 2006

Kiwanis Club Event Offers a Variety of Prizes
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Would you like a chance to win a new Ford truck? .. A 7-day cruise? .. A brand new set of golf clubs? ... How about a $500 golf club credit?  All of this and more prizes are up for g... [More]

Posted on Friday July 21, 2006

Beatrice Hodges "Bea" Demlow
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Beatrice Hodges "Bea" Demlow, formerly of Monticello, IL, 90, passed away at the Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson, GA, Thursday, July 20, 2006.

No visitation will be held.  A graveside... [More]

Posted on Friday July 21, 2006

July 24, 2006 Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting Agenda, July 24, 2006

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

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

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2006

City survey crew saves kitten
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Brett Poling and Cody Schweighart, interns who are currently surveying city utilities with GPS saved a small kitten this week. The crew was out surveying Wednesday morning whe... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2006

City maps utilities using satellites
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The City of Monticello is currently undertaking a survey of city utilities such as water and sewer using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. Two interns, Brett Poling, ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2006

City Invites Residents to Public Informational Meeting
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The City of Monticello Recreation Committee invites all area residents to a public informational meeting with David Monk and Heartland Pathways.  The CIty hopes to enter into an agreement for&... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2006

Monticello Offers Cooling Centers to Warm Citizens
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Illinois has officially reached the "dog days of summer," and it isn't even August yet.  With temperatures in the 90s and the heat index hitting above 100 degrees, Monticello will be offering&... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 19, 2006

Police Department Releases June 2006 Statistics
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The following are statistics on some of the details the Monticello Police Department worked during the month of June, 2006.  There were 4 traffic accidents, 12 criminal arrests, 91 traffic tic... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 18, 2006

City Council Meeting Minutes Available Online
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The Monticello City Council Meeting minutes will soon be available to view online.  The Illinois General Assembly Public Act 094-0028, which passed through both houses earlier this year, requires a... [More]

Posted on Tuesday July 18, 2006

Barbara Ann Kirkland
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Barbara Ann Kirkland, 69, passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Friday morning, July 14th.

A visitation will be held from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 19th, at ... [More]

Posted on Monday July 17, 2006

Annual Piatt County Republican Summer Picnic, August 12
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The Piatt County Republican Annual Summer Picnic will be Saturday, August 12, 2006.  This catered dinner, sponsored by the Piatt County Republican Central Committee, will be held at the Montic... [More]

Posted on Friday July 14, 2006

Pearls & More to Expand Jewelry Line
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Pearls & More is expanding its line of jewelry to include the other precious stones besides pearls.  Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphairs, Emeralds, and many other semi-precious stones can be seen ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 12, 2006

Marching Sages to Host Car Wash
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Do your weekend plans involve scrubbing the tar and decomposing bugs off your car grill?  Has it been a while since you gave your car that good once-over with a washcloth?  Why not have s... [More]

Posted on Wednesday July 12, 2006

Mary O. Chalk
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Mary O. Chalk, 91, passed away July 8th, 2006 at the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on July 11th at the First Presbyterian Church... [More]

Posted on Monday July 10, 2006

Lloyd J. Sprinkle
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Lloyd J. Sprinkle, 83, passed away July 6th, 2006 at the Bement Health Care Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 9th at the Monticello Township Cemetery. Th... [More]

Posted on Friday July 7, 2006

July 10, City Council Meeting Agenda
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City Council Meeting, July 10, 2006

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

   2.  Approcal of Minutes, Claims & Other... [More]

Posted on Friday July 7, 2006

Holiday House Walk Nominations Being Accepted
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The fresh evergreen garlands stretch down the banister, with bright red globes encompassed by white lights.  The scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree brings attention to the main room, where glamour... [More]

Posted on Thursday July 6, 2006

Local MOPS Group Provides Opportunity for Mothers and Childcare Providers
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Local MOPS Group Provides Opportunity for Mothers and Childcare Providers
 
The newly established Monticello chapter of Mothers of Preschoolers International (MOPS) is currently registering new... [More]

Posted on Monday July 3, 2006

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