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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 their business properties.  Properties must be within One (1) of the Three...

Dale Detmer, the Utility Plant Operations Manager for City of Breese and the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Board of Directors Immediate Past Chairman, was presented with the APPA’s Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award at the American Public Power Association National Conference in Seattle, WA.  APPA’s Larry Hobart Seven...

The Clinton County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquitoes in the county to test positive for West Nile virus.  For more information visit:  West Nile Virus Press Release.

Wendy Heimann, the City of Breese’s Utility Billing Clerk retired on May 26, 2023 after serving the City of Breese for 39 years.  Congratulations to Wendy!

Update:  This position has been filled. The City of Breese will be accepting applications for the position of Electric Operations Manager. Job description as follows:  Electric Operations Manager, under the supervision of the Public Works Manager, shall be responsible for managing, directing, planning, maintenance,...

The City of Breese is holding a City Wide Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9AM to 3PM. The city provides dumpsters for residents to dispose of large items. The dumpsters are located at the City of Breese Street Department, 980 S. Broadway. Accepted Items: Appliances Furniture Mattresses Lawn Mowers,...

The City of Breese is hiring a pool manager for the Breese Swimming Pool.  The position is seasonal from May – September (Labor Day).  Applications will be accepted online at Employment Application – City of Breese, Illinois or in person at City Hall, 500 N. 1st Street, Breese until 5:00 PM March 24, 2023.

2023 IMUA Scholarship Program Applications Available The City of Breese, in partnership with the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), is again offering a scholarship competition program for eligible high school seniors.  Each eligible applicant is asked to submit an application and an essay of 500 words or...

The Breese Youth Baseball League registration is being held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Breese American Legion.  For 2023 season, a total of eight different leagues are being offered. Coed Instructional T-Ball City League; (games on Saturday mornings) must be entering Kindergarten in the Fall...

For those that have signed up for the senior discount on your trash service from Waste Management, Waste Management has informed us that your discount for January-March will be a credit on your next bill. Your next bill will also reflect the new rate of $12.88 for trash service only.