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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…

Dumpsters for residents of the City of Breese will be available on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9AM – 3PM at the Street Department (980 S. Broadway Street) to dispose of larger items (i.e. appliances, furniture, mattresses, lawn mowers, etc.)…

Due to Election Day, the council meeting on the first Tuesday of November has been rescheduled to Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

NOTICE TO BREESE PROPERTY TAXPAYERS The Clinton County Clerk’s Office would like to inform the City of Breese taxpayers of an important temporary change to your property tax bill. You may notice that the line item for Breese Public Library…

The City of Breese will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Breese American Legion, 575 North Main Street, Breese, IL 62230. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide information regarding…

Clinton County Health Department Reports First Positive Mosquito Pool for West Nile Virus Carlyle, Illinois – The Clinton County Health Department has identified a mosquito pool(s) that tested positive for West Nile virus in the Breese and Hoffman area. The…