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Piatt County Food Pantry In Need ot Donations
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The Piatt County Food Pantry has had a reputation for giving.  Located in the Monticello United Methodist Church, the food pantry has given so much, supplies are running low and the pantry is ... [More]

Posted on Thursday August 31, 2006

Donald Bolender
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Donald Bolender, age 89, of Champaign, formerly of Monticello passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2006.

No services will be held for Mr. Bolender. 

Memorial contributions may be... [More]

Posted on Thursday August 31, 2006

Chamber Sponsoring Home-Based Business Workshop
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The Monticello Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a workshop geared toward home-based businesses on September 14, 2006, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Monticello Municipal Building.  The workship,... [More]

Posted on Tuesday August 29, 2006

MHS Cheerleaders Hosting Cheerleading Camp
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The Monticello High School Cheerleaders will be having a Cheerleading Camp for interested children, aged Kindergarten thru 5th grade. 

The camp will be divided into two groups; K-2nd ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday August 29, 2006

Steeple Gallery Coffee ... It's Not Just Antiques Anymore
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You may have heard the buzz or seen the signs around town... Steeple Gallery is now home to its own Coffee House.

Steeple Gallery Coffee House, located at 102 E. Lafayette Street in downtow... [More]

Posted on Friday August 25, 2006

Governor’s new All Kids: Healthcare For All Kids program
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State of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has announced a new program, All Kids: Healthcare For All Kids, which promises to bring affordable health i... [More]

Posted on Friday August 25, 2006

August 28, 2006 City Council Meeting Agenda
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1.  Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge To The Flag, Roll Call

2.  Approval of Minutes, Claims & Other Reports

3.  Mayor's Report

4.  Old Business... [More]

Posted on Thursday August 24, 2006

"Disconnect" to air in Monticello
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At the World Premier of "Disconnect" at Foellinger Auditorium, Saturday June 17, there was a great audience response.  The three young lead actors were there for a question and answer session ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday August 22, 2006

Piatt County 4-H Club to Host Dinner
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It's a nice Sunday evening.  The weather is wonderful, you are wrapping up a great weekend, and the last thing you want to do is cook for everyone.  Why not go to the Piatt County 4-H Clu... [More]

Posted on Friday August 18, 2006

MHS Student Representative Shares Council Experiences
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The following story, written by Monticello City Council Student Representative, Eric Wilber, appeared in the Piatt County Journal Republican:

Over the past year, it has been my honor and pr... [More]

Posted on Friday August 18, 2006

City Council Meeting Minutes, July 24, 2006
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2006.


The  minutes of the regularly scheduled Monticello City Council Meeting of July24, 2006 held in Council Chambers of the Municipal B... [More]

Posted on Thursday August 17, 2006

2nd Annual Monticello's Salute to America to be held on September 10th
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The 2nd Annual Monticello’s Salute to America will be held on Sunday, September 10th, at the Forest Preserve Park main pavilion in Monticello.  This event is a free patriotic and gospel concer... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 16, 2006

Piatt County Republicans Host Annual Picnic
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The Piatt County Republicans held their annual summer picnic at the Monticello Community Building on Saturday evening, August 12.  Nearly 100 people attended the catered dinner.

Keynot... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 16, 2006

Rosalie Benedict
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Rosalie A. Benedict of Hoffman Estates, IL, passed away on August 12, 2006.  She was 76 years old.

No visitation will be held, and the graveside service will be on Saturday, August 19t... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 16, 2006

Lorraine E. John
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Lorraine E. Jahn, of Monticello, passed away Saturday evening, August 12, 2006.  She was 80 years old.

Visitation will be at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tues... [More]

Posted on Monday August 14, 2006

Workshop Offered to Keep Seniors Safe
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The Piatt County Senior Wellness Alliance in cooperation with the University of Illinois Piatt County Extension Office, is sponsoring a workshop to help seniors take positive actions to avoid the a... [More]

Posted on Monday August 14, 2006

Illinois Earns Top Scores at National 4-H Forestry Invitational
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Illinois placed first from the 15 states that participated in the 27th annual National 4-H Invitational from Sunday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27.

The invitational was held at West Vi... [More]

Posted on Monday August 14, 2006

August 14, 2006 City Council Meeting
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1.   Call to order, Pastoral Prayer, Pledge To The Flag, Roll Call

2.   Approval of Minutes, Claims & Other Reports

3.   Mayor's Report

4.&... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 9, 2006

Police Department Report for July, 2006
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The following are statistics on some of the details the Monticello Police Department worked during the month of July 2006;  Officers worked 10 traffic accidents, made 13 criminal arrests, issu... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 9, 2006

Historical & Genealogical Society to Present Cemetery Walk
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The Piatt County Historical and Genealogical Society will be presenting "Voices from the Past," a theatrical Cemetery Walk.  The event will be hosted by 8 characters in period costum... [More]

Posted on Monday August 7, 2006

Parents Invited to Paint the Playground Day
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How are your painting skills?  If you are a parent of a Lincoln or Washington School student, come join the fun on Saturday, August 12th.  All are encouraged to attend this event "refresh... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 2, 2006

Joseph "Joey" Scott McConkey
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Joseph "Joey" Scott McConkey, 23, of Monticello, passed away Monday morning, July 31, 2006.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 4, at 3:30pm at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home.... [More]

Posted on Wednesday August 2, 2006

Metamorphosis Montessori School Celebrates 25 Years
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The Metamorphosis Montessori School in Monticello will be celebrating its 25th year in Monticello.  The Metamorphosis Montessori School is a non-profit organization registered with the Illinoi... [More]

Posted on Tuesday August 1, 2006

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