The Revised Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024 is available to view. This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the…
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Full-Time Police Officer
The City of Breese is currently accepting applications to fill 1 full-time officer position. Applications can be completed online: Employment Application – City of Breese, Illinois. Application deadline is May 30, 2025. Requirements: Be at least 21 years of age…
New Leadership for Our City
The recent elections have brought fresh faces to our local government, with Dan Robben, Jeff Jung, Steve Hellige and Luke Essenpreis as new aldermen and Jackie Hummert as City Collector/Clerk. We also welcome re-elected Mayor Kevin Timmermann and re-elected City…
Honoring Our Outgoing Alerman
As Bryan Eversgerd, Bill Fischer and Bob Berndsen step down from the city council, we reflect on their years of dedicated service to our community. Their leadership, vision, and commitment have played a vital role in shaping our city’s progress…
ATV Permit Renewal
The City of Breese Alternative Transportation Permits are due in May. Please visit https://breese.org/forms/ to download the forms. If you have any questions, please contact the Breese Police Department at 618.526.7226.
City-Wide Clean Up Day
Dumpsters for residents will be available on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9AM – 3PM at the Street Department (980 S. Broadway Street) to get rid of larger items (i.e., appliances, furniture, mattresses, lawn mowers, etc.). We will NOT accept…
IMUA High School Seniors Scholarship Opportunity
Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) is offering a $2,500 scholarship essay contest to eligible graduating high school seniors whose families reside in an IMUA municipality. A total of four (4) finalists will be chosen by the IMUA Scholarship Committee. Each…
No Openings At This Time
There are no openings available with the City of Breese at this time. Please check back in the future.
Duane Timmermann Retires
We wish to congratulate Duane Timmermann on his retirement at the end of December. Duane has been an integral part of the Public Works Department and has shown exemplary service to the city, the community, family and friends. We appreciate…
CITY OF BREESE RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATION
CITY OF BREESE RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATION FOR ELECTRIC RESTORATION EFFORTS IN FLORIDA Breese, IL – 1/7/2025 — City of Breese has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in…
Hiring Administrative Assistant – Filled
Please apply online at Employment Application – City of Breese, Illinois or in person at City Hall, 500 N. 1st Street, Breese. Applications will be accepted until 5PM on August 9th.
Business District Improvement Grant
The City of Breese Business District Improvement Grant Program is a grant initiative administrated by the City of Breese. The purpose of the program is to encourage and assist property and business owners to improve the interior and exterior of…