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…
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Road Closure Notice – N 1st Street
Please be advised that N 1st Street will be closed to through traffic in the 700 and 800 blocks from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2026. During construction hours, residents may experience increased noise levels. Dust…
2026 Business District Grants
The Business District Improvement Grant Program application period opened July 8, 2026. Applicants are eligible to receive a grant reimbursement for 50% of eligible expenses on the project up to a maximum reimbursement of $7,500 for FY 5/1/26 to 4/30/27…
Notice to Residents
Osmose Utility Services Co., under contract with the City of Breese, will be in town inspecting wooden utility structures starting June 30, 2026; this inspection will last a couple weeks. If you see their crew and trucks around the area,…
New Online Payment Options Now Available
The City has enhanced its online bill pay system to make it easier and more convenient for residents to complete a variety of payments in one place. In addition to paying utility bills, you can now select “All Other Payments”…
Breese Pool Water Aerobics
Join Gall Fitness for fun and energizing water aerobics classes at the Breese Pool! 🗓 Every Wednesday ⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM 📍 Breese Pool 📅 Through 8/26/2026 Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve fitness, or just enjoy…
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025. This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe…
Special Notice for Availability of Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Data
Important information about your drinking water. Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Report Public Notice
Street Department Opening – Filled
City of Breese is accepting applications for a Street Department opening. This position focuses on a Heavy Equipment Operator. Must be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Successful applicant must live within 10-mile radius of Breese City Hall within six…
Electric Meter Upgrade
Over the next few months, the City of Breese Electric Department is upgrading electric meters throughout the community to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This new system provides secure two‑way communication between smart meters and the utility department and delivers real‑time…
2026 IMUA Scholarship Program
Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) is offering a $1,000 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. The…
Modified Electric Rates
As of September 1, 2025, the City Council approved Ordinance #1601 modifying the electric rates. Please view the rates here.