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The City of Breese, in partnership with the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), is again offering a scholarship competition program for graduating high school seniors whose families reside in the City of Breese.  Each eligible applicant is asked to submit an…

The last day City of Breese residents are able to dispose of leaves is Saturday, December 16th, 2023 from 10AM – 4PM.  A city truck and employee(s) will be at the dump location, leaves can be in cans and dumped…

City of Breese residents are able to dispose of leaves starting Wednesday, October 11. This service is only available Wednesdays 12PM-4PM, Saturdays 10AM-4PM and Sundays 12PM-4PM and will end on Saturday, December 16.  A city truck and employee(s) will be…

Dumpsters for residents will be available on Saturday, October 14, 2023 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…

Rock & oiling of driveways and alleys is set for September 28, 2023 and October 2, 2023.  Applications must be turned into City Hall no later than Friday, September 22nd.  Applications are available at City Hall.

The City of Breese recently upgraded their CodeRED system to include CodeRED Weather Warning in order to provide residents and businesses with automated severe weather alerts. The opt-in service will automatically notify enrollees of tornado, flash flood and severe thunderstorm…

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…

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…

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!