At 3:48 pm, Monday afternoon, the Monticello Fire Department and Drew County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the report of a pick-up fire on Jose Chapel Road.

No injuries were reported.

Reggie’s towed the burned Ford, opening up the roadway.

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Saturday afternoon, around 3:20 PM, the Monticello Fire Department was paged out to a house fire in the 800 block of Main Street in Monticello.

The fire was contained to a back bedroom, with smoke damage throughout the home.

The fire is believed to have started from a electrical cord short, running to a window unit air conditioner.

As temperatures continue to rise, please check your appliance cords to make sure they are not worn or under other furniture.

Only 21 votes have been cast in the Republican runoff election for Marion Township constable, which covers all of Monticello, and approximately 1 mile around it.

David Menotti, the canine officer for Monticello Police Department is seeking the office, against Joshua Henley, a Lincoln County Deputy, who has dropped out of the race.

Early voting ends today.

Election day is tomorrow.

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Burkes Outlet opened earlier this week, and held their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, in the former Stage location, in the North Park Shopping Center.

They carry a wide range of items in their women’s, men’s, kid’s, beauty, plus, junior’s, shoes, and home departments.

Burkes brought 30 jobs to Monticello with their new store opening.

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