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…
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New Water Tower Construction
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…
Zoning Hearing Cancellation
The Public Zoning Hearing scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM is cancelled. Please view the notice here.
Linemen Safety Rodeo Competition
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…
Zoning Board Hearing to Amend Breese Zoning Code
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…
New Illinois E-Bike Law
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…
Electric Rate & Facility Charge Modification
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…
Notice Pool Closure
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…
Town Hall for Amphitheater Proposal
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…
Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Notice
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…
Carbon & Alkalinity Monitoring Notice
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…
City-Wide Clean Up Day
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.)…