📅 Sunday, September 13th
Music with a Mission is back — and this year, we’re bringing something you won’t see coming.
Find out who next week.
Happy Birthday to Fire Chief Jason White! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our community.
📎What They Offer
Jennings Business Services provides a wide variety of services including:
• Business Income Tax
• Individual Income Tax
• Estate and Trust Income Tax
• Not-for-Profit Income Tax
• Business Consulting
• Payroll Services
• Bookkeeping
Jennings Business Services goal is simple and meaningful: We Put Up With It So You Don't Have To!
📍 Location
114 E. Fayette Street
Pittsfield, IL
Contact Info
📱(217) 285-1911
📧 mdj@jenningsbs.com
🕐 Hours
Monday – Friday| 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🤝 How We Can Support Them
• Leave an online review about your positive experiences!
• Share this post with your friends and family!
• Choose local!
Wishing City Treasurer Stacey Helms a very happy birthday! Thank you for your dedication and service to the City of Pittsfield.
City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
We will reopen during our regular business hours on Monday, July 6, 2026.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!
💇♀️ Business Spotlight: Old Monroe Salon 💇♀️
📍 128 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, IL
This week we’re highlighting Old Monroe Salon, a welcoming and fun salon that has become a favorite spot for beauty and self-care in Pittsfield.
Originally established in 2018 by Danielle Lemons, the salon entered a new chapter in 2022 when it was purchased by Meggie Flint and relocated to its current location on Monroe Street.
✨ What They Offer
Old Monroe Salon provides a wide variety of cosmetology and beauty services, including:
• Haircuts
• Hair coloring
• Bridal styling
• Makeup services
• Facial waxing
• Pedicures
• Manicures
• And much more!
The salon is known for creating a relaxed, upbeat environment where clients feel comfortable, welcomed, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
💖 Meet the Team
Old Monroe Salon is home to seven talented stylists working within the business as booth renters:
• Meggie Flint
• Danielle Lemons
• Skylar Sally
• Abigail Cooley
• Carly Labby
• Alayna Sargent
• Bella Rennecker
Each stylist brings their own creativity and personality to the salon, helping clients achieve the look and confidence they’re after.
📱 Booking Options
Appointments can be made by calling the salon, and several stylists also offer booking through social media:
• Skylar Sally – Hairstylist on Facebook
• Carly Labby – Stylist on Facebook
• Hair by Abigail Cooley on Facebook
• Alayna Sargent – Hair and Beauty on Facebook
• cosmobybellaraine on Facebook
🕐 Hours of Operation
Appointments available Tuesday – Saturday
📞 Contact Information
Phone: 217-285-4211
📍 Address: 128 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, IL
✨Old Monroe Salon provides more than beauty services — it offers a positive, welcoming environment where friendships are built, and clients leave feeling refreshed and confident. Supporting local stylists also helps strengthen small businesses and entrepreneurship within our community.
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Book your next salon appointment locally
• Follow and share their stylists on social media
• Recommend Old Monroe Salon to friends and family
• Support local beauty professionals and small businesses
📣 Old Monroe Salon — where beauty, creativity, and community come together!
Happy Birthday to Wastewater Laborer Doug Whitlock! Thank you for the important work you do behind the scenes to keep our city running.
🚧 Temporary Road Closure – Run Your Axes off 5K 🚧
Please be advised that beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, the south entrance to City Lake by the dam will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Run Your Axes off 5K.
This closure is expected to be short-term and will only be in effect while race participants are utilizing the area.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we support this community event. Thank you! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🪓
Please be advised that Madison Street will be closed from Jefferson Street to Adams Street on Thursday, June 25, for street patching work.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our streets.
Please be advised that Madison Street will be closed from Jefferson Street to Adams Street on Wednesday, June 24, for street patching work.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our streets.
📍 Proudly serving Pike County & the surrounding areas
This week we’re highlighting Hometown Real Estate, a locally owned and operated business assisting you with all your real estate needs.
🔧 What They Do
Hometown Real Estate offers a full-service real estate brokerage with a team of over 35 licensed brokers. Most likely you already know someone licensed with Hometown Real Estate. They are your friends and neighbors and would love an opportunity to assist you with selling your home or helping you find your dream home. Using advanced marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, the team at Hometown Real Estate knows how to effectively market your property meaning a higher sales price and a seamless transaction.
The Team at Hometown Real Estate
The team at Hometown real estate consists of experienced brokers, some of which have been selling real estate for over 30 years so you can be assured you are getting a true professional with the experience you need when buying or selling a home.
🎖️ Giving Back to the Community
Hometown Real Estate is proud to support our community through donating to many local charities throughout the year. They appreciate the ongoing trust from the community and want to see this area continue to thrive.
🕐 Hours of Operation:
• Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment
💙 Hometown Real Estate plays an important role in our community by offering an experienced team of highly qualified brokers to assist you in the purchase or sale of your home.
🤝 How We Can Support Them
• Choose Hometown Real Estate to assist you with your real estate needs
• Like & Follow Hometown Real Estate on social media to keep up to date with the latest listings in our area
• Share with friends, family, and coworkers
• Check out their website to see what they have to offer
Contact information
Address: 949 W. Washington Street, Pittsfield IL 62363
Phone: 217-285-4502
Email: buyhometownre@gmail.com
Thank you, Hometown Real Estate, for offering Pike County residents a local, full service real estate brokerage!
This committee meets only on an as-needed basis and plays an important role in helping preserve the character and heritage of our community.
If you are interested in serving on this committee or would like more information, please contact Brittney at bemerick@pittsfieldil.org by June 6 at 4:00 PM.
We appreciate your interest in helping preserve Pittsfield's history for future generations!
🎂 Happy Birthday, April Eperson!
The City of Pittsfield wishes Police Officer April Epperson a very happy birthday! Thank you for your dedication and service.
Happy Birthday to Fire Lieutenant Keenan Smith! Thank you for your service and dedication. We hope you have a safe and wonderful year ahead.
Adams Street will be closed from Memorial Street to Madison Street on Wednesday June 17 while crews pour road patches.
The Pike County Area Anglers, with the assistance of a generous donation from Wilkee's Guide Service at Mark Twain Lake, have installed 2 life jacket borrow stations at Lake Pittsfield, one at each boat ramp.
