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…
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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…
CITY OF BREESE RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATION
CITY OF BREESE RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATION FOR ELECTRIC RESTORATION EFFORTS IN FLORIDA Breese, IL – 1/7/2025 — City of Breese has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts in…
City of Breese FY 2024 Audit
The City of Breese FY 2024 Audit is available for viewing. 04/30/2024
West Nile Virus
Clinton County Health Department is reporting a positive mosquito batch for West Nile Virus for the towns of Ferrin, Albers, Jamestown & Breese August 29, 2024.
Recycle Survey
Waste Management has offered ONLY one option for curbside recycling. It will be mandatory for every resident to participate, and the cost is an additional $18.10 above trash and yard waste costs. A survey was recently mailed to each household. …
New Playground at Northside Park
COMING THIS FALL! A new playground has been ordered for the space at Northside Park by the main shelter to replace the old playground equipment that has deteriorated over time.
City Wide Clean-Up Day
Dumpsters for residents will be available on Saturday, October 19, 2024 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…