A Woman's Fund will be hosting a Halloween Masquerade Fundraising Party at the Kalyx Center in Monticello, IL. on October 28 and 29 from 7pm-12am. 

A Woman’s Fund of Urbana and Monticello ... [More]

Posted on Friday September 30, 2005

Tickets for Lunch with Santa on the Train, sponsored by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, go on sale October 3.  Reservations are suggested since the event normally sells out. Dates this yea... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 28, 2005

The Monticello Fire Department invites everyone to its annual Open House Thursday, October 13, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the station.  The fire department will be serving free hotdogs and popc... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 28, 2005

The Monticello Planning Commission will meet on October 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at 210 N. Hamilton Street.

1.  Call meeting to order.

2.  Roll C... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 28, 2005

A "Cartoon Christmas" has been announced as the theme for this year's Monticello Christmas parade.  The parade, sponsored annually by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, begins at 11:30 AM on ... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 27, 2005

The City of Monticello will participate in a "Mayor and Council Retreat" on Saturday, October 1, 2005 beginning at 8:00 AM at the offices of Coles Together, 400 Airport Road, Mattoon.

The p... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 27, 2005

The City of Monticello will hold a study session on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the gasification process and a proposal to conduct a fea... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 27, 2005

Monticello City Council Meeting agenda for Monday, September 26, 2005 beginning at 7 PM at the Municipal Building at 210 N. Hamilton Street.

1. Call To Order, Pastoral Prayer, ... [More]

Wireless Internet will soon be coming to a place near you as the long awaited lease between the City of Monticello and Data-Tel Solutions was signed late this afternoon... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 21, 2005

If you've driven by the Pepsin Building lately you've noticed streets closed off and a safety fence placed around the property. These are all signs signaling work has commenced towards remediation ... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 21, 2005

I'm originally from Brookhaven, MS  which is about 20 mins or so from Monticello, MS.  I've got friends that work there and feel it's part of "home." 
 
I've heard on sev... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 21, 2005

The following is a story appearing in the Daily Leader, a newspaper  covering Monticello, MS.  The reporter captured the moment the City's caravan pulled into town. The newspa... [More]

A wide variety of fall semester midterm courses at Parkland College will
begin on Monday, October 17. All the courses provide full college credit for
successful completion within an eight-week... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 21, 2005

A caravan loaded down with canned goods, school and building supplies, and 4000 lbs. of heavy duty tarps left the Monticello Municipal Building at 2 PM&nbs... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 20, 2005

The City of Monticello will hold a study session on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the study session will be to discuss the 1 ½ mile jurisdictional subdivision cont... [More]

Posted on Friday September 16, 2005

The City of Monticello has adopted Monticello, Mississippi as a sister city and has agreed, thru a unanimous vote by the local city council, to provide hurricane relief aid to t... [More]

Posted on Thursday September 15, 2005

Have you ever wanted to see the world?  If so, why not find out more about next summer’s trip to Europe.  Ms. Deborah Flock, MHS English instructor, is leading another overseas group tour... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 13, 2005

From all indications Monticello's "Salute to America" concert held at Forest Preserve Park last evening was a huge success.  Over 600 people filled the shelt... [More]

Posted on Monday September 12, 2005

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA for September 12, 2005 beginning at   7 PM in the Municipal Building, 210 N. Hamilton Street
 

1.  Call To Order, Pastor... [More]

In honor of Patriots Day, everyone is invited to a free concert  this Sunday, September 11 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Forest Preserve Park.  "Salute to America" will feature a variety of musical numbe... [More]

Posted on Friday September 9, 2005

Several Monticello businesses are joining forces to stage hurricane benefit events in the upcoming days to support survivors of Hurricane Katrina while the Animal Hospital of Montice... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 7, 2005

WackyNackies and sister business The Buzz are teaming up to sponsor a local blood drive for the American Red Cross during the upcoming Monticello Celebration, Saturday, September 17.

The bl... [More]

Posted on Wednesday September 7, 2005

The 8th Annual Barn Tour featuring Monticello & Sangamon Townships in Piatt County will take place Friday thru Sunday, October 7-9.  Visitors can travel the roads until dusk duri... [More]

Posted on Tuesday September 6, 2005

Volunteers are needed to Celebrate the Sangamon, the first annual river clean-up day scheduled for Saturday, September 17, in conjunction with Monticello Main Street's annual downtown ... [More]

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Doug Scott said he understands the frustration of having a Brownfields site in the middle of a downtown which hinder... [More]

Posted on Thursday September 1, 2005