Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced that she is not seeking reelection to that position.

She told MLive, “It is with gratefulness that I tell you I will not run for another term as Mayor. I would not leave this office without making sure it was in good hands.

I have greatly enjoyed my time in this office and I am proud of the things we have accomplished. (more…)

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Monticello Public Ordinance 768 states that private dumpsters cannot be used unless the person dumping trash into the private dumpster has permission to do so from the owner of the dumpster. A fine for doing so may be issued.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD responded to a hit and run vehicle accident Tuesday that led to the arrest of (more…)

Tanglewood area city water is off, due to a water main leak.

Crews are working on it, now, but don’t know how long the repair will take.

Although clearly marked, many drivers, especially out-of-town big-rigs, travel east from the wrong lane, on Gaines Street at the Square.

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MLive Has confirmed that at least one positive case of Covid has affected city hall employees.

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Although MLive usually doesn’t cover condemnations, this property and the included issues have been on the City Council agenda at least six times in the past year, including Thursday nights special called meeting to discuss resending yet, which failed.

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The City of Monticello water system currently has a leak in the Mason Hill area.

Residents are reporting low pressure.

City workers are on the scene, working to restore full service.

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CITY OF
MONTICELLO
WILL BE
CLOSED
MONDAY,
JULY 4th.

MONDAY’S TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP WEDNESDAY, JULY 6TH

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Judge Akin said that if this is to take place, it will depend totally on federal prisoners.

Akin added it will not be run by LaSalle, they would only be consultants. The new jail will be supervised by the Drew County Sherriff.

Expectations could include 100+ employees,
$1.6 million county profit during the first 3-5 year contract,
300 federal prisoners
200 state prisoners
100 local prisoners.

According to Sheriff Mark Gober, his office was notified Thursday morning about a home invasion and assault that occurred around 9:30 PM,  Wednesday  night. (more…)

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