🎂 Happy Birthday, Michael Starman!

The City of Pittsfield would like to wish Police Chief Michael Starman a very happy birthday! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to keeping our community safe.
about 17 hours ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Birthday
Attention Residents!
City Hall will be closed Friday April 6th. We will open back up for normal business hours Monday April 6th.
1 day ago, Brittney Emerick
City of pittsfield will be closed April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.  Regular hours resume monday April 6th Normal business hours.
Attention Residents!
Starting Friday, April 3, the right-turn lane in front of Gianni’s (on Madison Street) will be closed for construction.
Please use caution when traveling through the area.
3 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Road Closure notice
Happy Work Anniversary, Lieutenant John Neupauer! 🚒

We’re proud to celebrate Lieutenant John Neupauer today and recognize his dedication and service to our community.

Your commitment, teamwork, and willingness to go above and beyond do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the important role you play in keeping our community safe.

Wishing you a fantastic anniversary and many more years of continued service! 👏🔥
3 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
🎉 Happy Work Anniversary, Captain Bradley Rumple! 🚒

Today we proudly recognize Captain Bradley Rumple for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our community.

Your hard work, courage, and steady presence make a lasting impact on both your fellow firefighters and the residents you protect every day. Thank you for your continued service and for leading by example.

Here’s to another great year ahead—stay safe and thank you for all you do! 👏🔥
3 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
🎂 Happy Birthday, Michael Lemons!

Wishing Officer Lemons a very happy birthday! Thank you for your dedication to public safety and your service to Pittsfield. We hope you enjoy your day.
4 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy birthday officer lemons
The city crew will be sawing a street for a sewer repair on N. Memorial this morning between Jefferson and Perry Street. Traffic will be down to one lane and the road may be closed at times. Then a contractor will be repairing the sewer in that area after they are done. Please avoid this area if possible.
4 days ago, Tom Reinhardt
🏡🌾 Business Spotlight: Ridgeline Sales Group 🌾🏡
📍 Based in Pittsfield, proudly serving West Central Illinois — and licensed in Missouri

This week, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on Ridgeline Sales Group, LLC, a locally based real estate brokerage providing trusted, full-service real estate support across West Central Illinois and beyond.

🏘️ What They Do
Ridgeline Sales Group offers professional real estate services for a wide variety of properties, including:
• Residential homes
• Rural and country properties
• Farm ground
• Hunting and recreational land
• Commercial properties

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling family land, or investing in commercial property, their team brings experience and dedication to every transaction.

📍 Local Knowledge That Makes a Difference
With offices in Pittsfield and Hardin, Ridgeline’s brokers are deeply familiar with Pike County, Calhoun County, and the surrounding region. They proudly serve clients in:
Pike, Adams, Calhoun, Cass, Jersey, Morgan, Scott, and surrounding counties.

From in-town moves to multi-county investments, Ridgeline provides practical, local insight that helps clients make confident decisions.

💙 Locally Rooted, Regionally Trusted
As a business based right here in Pittsfield, Ridgeline Sales Group understands the importance of community, relationships, and integrity. Their commitment to personalized service and regional expertise continues to make them a trusted partner in real estate across West Central Illinois.

By helping families, farmers, business owners, and investors buy and sell property locally, Ridgeline Sales Group plays a key role in strengthening our community and supporting regional growth.

🤝 How We Can Support Them
• Think local when buying or selling property
• Recommend Ridgeline to friends, family, and neighbors
• Share this post to help spread the word
• Support a Pittsfield-based business that invests in our region

📍 Office Locations & Contact Info

Pittsfield Office
116 W. Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
📞 217-285-5800

Hardin Office
201 West Main Street
Hardin, IL 62047
📞 618-368-2120

🌐 Website: ridgelinesalesgroup.com

📣 Thank you, Ridgeline Sales Group, for helping connect people, land, and opportunities across West Central Illinois! 💙🏡
5 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Ridgeline sales group llc logo

Update: 3/31/2026 the boil order has been lifted.

⚠️ Public Water Supply Boil Order in Effect – 109 North Madison ⚠️

At approximately 11:00 AM today, a main break and repair caused a loss of water pressure in the affected area, dropping below the 20 Psi threshold.

Boil Order Instructions:
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for 5 minutes and let it cool before use OR use bottled water.
Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food.
The boil order will remain in effect until water quality is confirmed safe by laboratory testing.
We will update this post when the order has been lifted.

8 days ago, Brittney Emerick
boil order in effect for 109 n madison until further notice as of march 27th
A big thank you to IDNR for helping stock King Park Lagoon with roughly 200 trout! 🎣 Your efforts make our community parks even more enjoyable for everyone.

Fishing at the lagoon opens April 4th, so grab your poles, bring the family, and enjoy a day outdoors. Let’s make this a fun season of fishing at King Park! 🐟✨
8 days ago, Brittney Emerick
crystal lake fisheries truck delivering fish to the king park lagoon
City worker Kenny assisting Crystal lake fisheries in putting trout into the king park lagoon
Kenny feeding the tube the fish will be dispensed from into the lagoon
2 workers from crystal lake fisheries hooking up the tube to dispense the fish
several big trout in a net
city worker Kenny unfolding the tube to put it into the lagoon
🎉 Congratulations Terry Leahr! 🎉

After an incredible career serving our city from 1999 to 2026, Terry Leahr has retired! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our community. Thank you to everyone that came out and celebrated with us.

We wish you all the best on your next adventure—may it be as rewarding as your years of service! 💛
10 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Terry Leahr retirement party photo of Mayor Mendenhall handing Terry Leahr a canvas of a the City water tower with a double rainbow in the back ground.
🚧 Alley Closure Notice 🚧

The north/south alley located between Farmers State Bank, NAPA, and the Fire Station will be closed on Thursday, March 26th for Fire Department use.

Please plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our Fire Department carries out important operations to keep our community safe! 🚒
10 days ago, Brittney Emerick
alley closed thursday march 26th
Attention Residents!
The north end of the median on South Monroe has recently been seeded and treated with fertilizer. We kindly ask that you stay off the area to give the grass time to establish and grow. Your cooperation helps keep our community looking its best!
11 days ago, Brittney Emerick
attention please
Today we recognize Police Officer Rusty Camp for his continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. His commitment to public safety and his service to residents are appreciated. Thank you, Rusty, for being an important part of our team.
11 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
Sean Lewis runs his own side hustle business named Sean Lewis Magic.

He has been a professional magician for 10+ years. He has been seen by top TV shows such as America's Got Talent and Penn and Teller Fool Us. He has also performed for The White House numerous times.

If you are wanting to have a night of entertaining and unforgettable magic, then contact Sean Lewis today below. His 2026 calendar is already filling up!

Contact info
seanlewismagic@gmail.com
217-982-5062
https://www.gigsalad.com/sean_lewis_magic_pittsfield
12 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Sean Lewis (Magician)
Attention Residents!
Madison street will be closed from Jefferson street to Adams street Tuesday March 24th. Please avoid this area.
12 days ago, Brittney Emerick
road closure notice
The boil order for Adams St. between Madison and Memorial has been lifted
14 days ago, Tom Reinhardt
🎂 Happy Birthday, Steve Lowry!
Best wishes to Officer Lowry on his birthday! Thank you for your continued service to our community. We hope you have a great day and year ahead.
14 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Birthday
Today we recognize Project Manager Ed Knight for his continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. His experience and leadership strengthen projects that move our community forward. Thank you, Ed, for being an important part of our team.
15 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
Today we recognize Police Chief Michael Starman for his continued dedication to the Pittsfield Police Department. His steady leadership and guidance support both staff and community safety. Thank you, Michael, for being an important part of our team.
15 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary