Author: Monica Mensing

The City of Breese will be accepting sealed bids on surplus equipment until 4:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2026. Equipment may be inspected by appointment ONLY between the hours of 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday by calling…

The City of Breese held a second town hall meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2026, to present the proposed construction of the Breese Nature Amphitheater at Northside Park and inform the community that it is applying for an Open Space…

Construction of our new elevated water storage tank located west of the Jaycee Park has begun. The project is financed by Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF Program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives…

The Public Zoning Hearing scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM is cancelled. Please view the notice here.

Line personnel from the City of Breese participated in the annual Lineman’s Safety Rodeo coordinated by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) on Thursday, Sept. 24. Twenty-two teams from 15 electric co-ops, two municipal electric utilities and four line…

The City of Breese Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Breese City Hall to amend the Zoning Code to add billboards and electronic messaging signage as a Special Use. View…

Important Update for Illinois Families and E-Bike Riders Starting January 1, 2027, new regulations will take effect in the State of Illinois. These changes are designed to improve safety, increase awareness, and help ensure responsible use of e-bikes and other…

Beginning September 1, 2026, the electric rates and facility charge have been modified per Ordinance 1601 for both residential and commercial customers. The modified charges will appear on upcoming utility bills. These adjustments help support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and…

Due to limited staffing, we will be closing the swimming pool for the season effective today August 28, 2026. Our swimmers are always priority #1 and limited staffing hinders our ability to operate in a safe manner. With that, we…

The City of Breese held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to present the proposed construction of the Breese Nature Amphitheater at Northside Park and inform the community that it is applying for an OSLAD grant to…

Our water system violated drinking water standards during the month of August 2025. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation. View the…

Our water system violated drinking water standards during the month of August 2025. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation. View the…