City of Pittsfield

Electronic Device Disposal coming to town! Thank you CNB Bank and Trust...

The Pittsfield Fire Department will be holding their 5k run tomorrow at Pittsfield Lake at 10AM. There may be road closures along the route to ensure the safety of the participants. The route is from the around the ballpark area to the East boat ramp turn off.

Thank you to our city crew for getting the approach pad poured this morning at the east boat ramp... Job well done!

Happy Birthday to Alderman Bill Grimsley, hope you have a wonderful day!

Big thanks to the Pike County Area Anglers for their community service labor to clean off the under brush by the pine near the east boat ramp.

REMINDER: Road construction will continue today on Franklin St from Adams St South to Fayette St and Memorial St from Washington St South to Fayette St. There will be temporary road closures as the new asphalt gets put down. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. Thank you!

A Used Tire Collection has been scheduled with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to assist local units of government throughout Pike County in disposing of tires. The City of Pittsfield will collect tires on October 14th and 15th from 7:30 - 3:30 pm. Tires may be brought to the Public Works Building at 735 North Monroe Street. This is a free collection service for City of Pittsfield residents. Please bring proof of residency. Please note this is residential disposal only, tires will not be accepted from businesses.

Reminder... New street construction is going on today on Adams St, asphalt is being put down today, please be careful if you are traveling through this area.... Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause!

The painting project on the Uptown water tower has been completed, and the tower is now fully operational. This includes the reopening of the bulk water sales station at the base of the tower.

Happy Birthday to Park Ranger Ron Springer, we hope you have a wonderful day!

Our regularly scheduled brush pick up is Monday the October 7th. We may be finishing up the road work the first of the week but our crew will be around after that is completed to pick up the brush.

Road work has begun on Adams St from Memorial St West to Grove St. Please be careful if you have to travel this area of town!

Today, Mayor Mendenhall had the honor of presenting a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Pittsfield at the event hosted by Quanda. Domestic violence affects countless lives, and it is our collective responsibility to raise awareness and support those in need. Together, we can foster a community that stands against violence and advocates for healing and hope. Let’s continue to work hand in hand to create a safe environment for everyone. Thank you to Quanda and all those who participated in today’s event. Your efforts are making a difference!

Anyone missing a dog he at our shop at 735 n Monroe

Road work on Adams, Franklin, and S. Memorial will start on Wednesday. They plan on doing the milling first then laying the asphalt on Friday and Monday.

Happy Birthday to our School Resource Officer Clint Weir... Hope you have a great day!

There will be a road closure on N. Madison St near the old King Mill today for some demolition work

Update on Adams St..... Road construction will begin on Monday 09/30 with crews mobilizing their equipment to Pittsfield. On Tuesday, 10/01 crews will begin milling the surface of the streets, patch imperfections, and eventually lay hot mix and roll new asphalt. The roads being resurfaced are: -Adams St. from Memorial St. west to Grove St. -Memorial St. from Washington St. south to Fayette St. - Franklin St. from Adams St. south to Fayette St. Please try and avoid these areas if at all possible... Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions please call City Hall. Thank you!

The City Burn pile will reopen Thursday September 26th and will resume the regular scheduled days Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

The High School has its home cross country meet this afternoon at the Pittsfield Lake, the disc golf course on the East side of the lake will be closed from 3:30 until approximately 5:30 to allow for this event.