The City of Breese will soon begin its seasonal rock and oiling maintenance on streets in the middle of town (Ward 1) to improve surface quality and extend longevity. To ensure smooth and safe process, please move all vehicles off…
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New Hours at City Hall
Starting July 1, 2025, City Hall will be adjusting its operating hours. Our new schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Whether you need assistance with permits, payments, or city services, we’re here to help! Stop…
New Playground at Northside Park
Exciting news for our community! Northside Park has brand-new playground equipment, ready for kids to explore, climb, and play! This incredible upgrade wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of the City Council and the Park Board. The installation was…
Sandy Hemann Retires
After nearly 36 years of service, Sandy Hemann retires, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, integrity, and impact. She has been a guiding force, shaping City Hall with her leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Beyond her professional…
Electric Price Spike This Summer
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is warning utility customers of an electric price spike this summer. Illinoisans will be paying more for electricity beginning June 1, but residents whose municipal electric systems take wholesale power from the Illinois Municipal Electric…
Revised Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
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…
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…
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…