🔥🎸 DON’T WAIT — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎸🔥
The countdown is ON! Music with a Mission is happening Sunday, September 13th, and you do NOT want to miss this incredible night!
🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses
🚪 Gates Open: 5:00 PM
🎶 Music Starts: 5:30 PM
This is more than just a concert — it’s a night of LIVE MUSIC, GOOD TIMES, and a GREAT CAUSE! Your ticket helps support our goal of building a golf cart path from the city to the lake and helping make an amphitheater at the lake a reality.
🎟️ TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
You can purchase your tickets in person at City Hall or online through Eventbrite using the link below.
Eventbrite
👉 Don’t wait until the last minute — get your tickets NOW, grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night!
📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
📍 PITTSFIELD, IL
🎸 MUSIC WITH A MISSION
Get your tickets. Bring your crew. Support a great cause. Let’s make this a night to remember!
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
🚨 Pittsfield High School Cross Country Meet
The Pittsfield High School Cross Country Team will be hosting a meet at the Pittsfield City Lake on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00–6:00 PM.
The meet will take place on the east side of the lake. We ask that everyone please refrain from parking on the grass in and around the area where the course will be set up.
Thank you for helping us keep the course clear and safe for our student-athletes! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Come out and support the Pittsfield Saukees Cross Country Team! ❤️🖤
The Pittsfield High School Cross Country Team will be hosting a meet at the Pittsfield City Lake on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00–6:00 PM.
The meet will take place on the east side of the lake. We ask that everyone please refrain from parking on the grass in and around the area where the course will be set up.
Thank you for helping us keep the course clear and safe for our student-athletes! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Come out and support the Pittsfield Saukees Cross Country Team! ❤️🖤
City crews will be replacing a tube under Kellogg st just EAST of Dutton. The road will be closed to thru traffic during this time. They will start approximately 8:30 am to allow for bus traffic before school.
👕 Business Spotlight: Geared Up 👕
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL
This week we're highlighting Geared Up, a small, locally owned business that's making a big impact in our community. Based right here in Pittsfield, Geared Up is more than just a custom apparel and promotional products business—their primary mission is to give back.
Through fundraising opportunities, they proudly support local schools, businesses, families facing health challenges, nonprofits, and community organizations. Their goal is simple: help make a difference whenever and wherever they can.
🎨 What They Offer
Whether you're looking to promote your business, outfit a team, or create custom gifts, Geared Up works closely with customers to bring their ideas to life.
Services include:
• Screen Printing
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) Transfers
• Embroidery
• Engraving
• Custom apparel and promotional items
• And much more!
No matter the project, Geared Up is known for being creative, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.
✨Geared Up believes strong communities are built by supporting one another. They take pride in using their business to help others through fundraising and community partnerships, while providing high-quality custom products and exceptional customer service.
Their willingness to help local organizations, schools, businesses, and families has made them a valued part of the Pittsfield community.
🕐 Hours of Operation
• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📞 Contact Information
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363
📞 Phone: 217-407-4515
🌐 Website: wegearyouup.com
❤️ How They Support Our Community
Giving back is at the heart of Geared Up. By providing fundraising opportunities and partnering with local schools, businesses, families, and community organizations, they help strengthen Pittsfield and make a positive impact throughout our area.
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Contact Geared Up for your next custom apparel or promotional project.
• Choose them for your organization's fundraising needs.
• Recommend them to friends, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Support local businesses that are committed to giving back to our community.
📣 Geared Up — creating quality custom products while helping our community grow, one project at a time!
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL
This week we're highlighting Geared Up, a small, locally owned business that's making a big impact in our community. Based right here in Pittsfield, Geared Up is more than just a custom apparel and promotional products business—their primary mission is to give back.
Through fundraising opportunities, they proudly support local schools, businesses, families facing health challenges, nonprofits, and community organizations. Their goal is simple: help make a difference whenever and wherever they can.
🎨 What They Offer
Whether you're looking to promote your business, outfit a team, or create custom gifts, Geared Up works closely with customers to bring their ideas to life.
Services include:
• Screen Printing
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) Transfers
• Embroidery
• Engraving
• Custom apparel and promotional items
• And much more!
No matter the project, Geared Up is known for being creative, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.
✨Geared Up believes strong communities are built by supporting one another. They take pride in using their business to help others through fundraising and community partnerships, while providing high-quality custom products and exceptional customer service.
Their willingness to help local organizations, schools, businesses, and families has made them a valued part of the Pittsfield community.
🕐 Hours of Operation
• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📞 Contact Information
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363
📞 Phone: 217-407-4515
🌐 Website: wegearyouup.com
❤️ How They Support Our Community
Giving back is at the heart of Geared Up. By providing fundraising opportunities and partnering with local schools, businesses, families, and community organizations, they help strengthen Pittsfield and make a positive impact throughout our area.
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Contact Geared Up for your next custom apparel or promotional project.
• Choose them for your organization's fundraising needs.
• Recommend them to friends, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Support local businesses that are committed to giving back to our community.
📣 Geared Up — creating quality custom products while helping our community grow, one project at a time!
🎂 Happy Birthday, John Neupauer!
Happy Birthday to Street and Alley Superintendent John Neupauer! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Kevin Ketchum!
The City of Pittsfield wishes Alderman Kevin Ketchum a very happy birthday! Thank you for your continued service.
The City of Pittsfield wishes Alderman Kevin Ketchum a very happy birthday! Thank you for your continued service.
Today we recognize Laborer Nathan Fearneyhough for his continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. His work contributes to community maintenance and operations. Thank you, Nathan, for being an important part of our team.
🏊♀️ Back-to-School Hours at King Park Pool! ☀️
As summer winds down, make sure you take advantage of the pool before we close for the season!
Weekdays
• Adult Swim: 11 AM–1 PM | $2
• Open Swim: 4–6 PM | $2
Weekends
• Adult Swim: 11 AM–1 PM | $2
• Open Swim: 1–6 PM | $5
📅 King Park Pool will close for the season on Labor Day — Monday, September 7.
Come enjoy those last few swims of summer with us! 💦☀️
As summer winds down, make sure you take advantage of the pool before we close for the season!
Weekdays
• Adult Swim: 11 AM–1 PM | $2
• Open Swim: 4–6 PM | $2
Weekends
• Adult Swim: 11 AM–1 PM | $2
• Open Swim: 1–6 PM | $5
📅 King Park Pool will close for the season on Labor Day — Monday, September 7.
Come enjoy those last few swims of summer with us! 💦☀️
🐻⛺ Business Spotlight: Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield 🏕️
📍 1405 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL
This week we're highlighting Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield—a family-friendly campground and resort where unforgettable memories are made all season long! Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, family vacation, or just looking for a fun-filled escape, there's something here for everyone.
🏕️ What We Offer
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield features:
• 60 cabins and 2 rental houses
• RV sites, glamping tents, and tent camping
• A sandy beach and floating water obstacle course
• Swimming pool and splash pad
• Jumping pillows, gem mining, and daily family activities
• Live entertainment and themed weekends all season long
• Cartoon Café, Campfire Creamery, and the Sandbar for delicious food, drinks, and sweet treats
⭐ Guest Favorites
• The floating water obstacle course on the lake
• Character appearances with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™
• Live music on Saturday nights
• Water Wars, foam parties, and exciting themed weekends
• Relaxing on the beach while the kids enjoy endless activities
❤️ What Makes Us Special
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield is more than just a campground—it's a place where families unplug, reconnect, and create traditions that last a lifetime. With accommodations for every camping style and activities from morning to night, every stay is packed with fun and lasting memories.
🗓️ Season Information
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield is open seasonally for camping, with select cabins available year-round, making them the perfect home base for hunting trips, peaceful weekend escapes, or enjoying everything Pike County has to offer.
📍 Visit Us
1405 Lakeview Heights
Pittsfield, IL 62363
🤝 How You Can Support Us
• Book your next camping getaway
• Join us for one of our exciting themed weekends
• Visit for day use and enjoy the beach, pool, and attractions
• Share your favorite Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield memories with friends and family
🏕️ Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield—where family fun, outdoor adventure, and lifelong memories come together! 🐻🔥⛺🐻
📍 1405 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL
This week we're highlighting Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield—a family-friendly campground and resort where unforgettable memories are made all season long! Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, family vacation, or just looking for a fun-filled escape, there's something here for everyone.
🏕️ What We Offer
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield features:
• 60 cabins and 2 rental houses
• RV sites, glamping tents, and tent camping
• A sandy beach and floating water obstacle course
• Swimming pool and splash pad
• Jumping pillows, gem mining, and daily family activities
• Live entertainment and themed weekends all season long
• Cartoon Café, Campfire Creamery, and the Sandbar for delicious food, drinks, and sweet treats
⭐ Guest Favorites
• The floating water obstacle course on the lake
• Character appearances with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™
• Live music on Saturday nights
• Water Wars, foam parties, and exciting themed weekends
• Relaxing on the beach while the kids enjoy endless activities
❤️ What Makes Us Special
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield is more than just a campground—it's a place where families unplug, reconnect, and create traditions that last a lifetime. With accommodations for every camping style and activities from morning to night, every stay is packed with fun and lasting memories.
🗓️ Season Information
Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield is open seasonally for camping, with select cabins available year-round, making them the perfect home base for hunting trips, peaceful weekend escapes, or enjoying everything Pike County has to offer.
📍 Visit Us
1405 Lakeview Heights
Pittsfield, IL 62363
🤝 How You Can Support Us
• Book your next camping getaway
• Join us for one of our exciting themed weekends
• Visit for day use and enjoy the beach, pool, and attractions
• Share your favorite Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield memories with friends and family
🏕️ Jellystone Park™ Pittsfield—where family fun, outdoor adventure, and lifelong memories come together! 🐻🔥⛺🐻
🎂 Happy Birthday, Robert Seybold!
Wishing Fire Lieutenant Robert Seybold a very happy birthday! Thank you for your service to our fire department.
Wishing Fire Lieutenant Robert Seybold a very happy birthday! Thank you for your service to our fire department.
🎄🦌 SAVE THE DATE! 🦌🎅
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Deer Santa Festival! 🎅✨
📅 Sunday, December 6th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
We’re getting ready for another fun-filled holiday celebration, and we can’t wait to share more details with you! ❤️🎄
🎁 VENDORS WANTED! 🎁
Are you a local crafter, maker, or small business with handmade items that would make great Christmas gifts? We would love to have you join us!
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please email bemerick@pittsfieldil.org to request a vendor application.
✨ Stay tuned for more fun information and announcements as we get closer to the festival!
We hope to see you there! 🎅🦌🎄
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Deer Santa Festival! 🎅✨
📅 Sunday, December 6th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
We’re getting ready for another fun-filled holiday celebration, and we can’t wait to share more details with you! ❤️🎄
🎁 VENDORS WANTED! 🎁
Are you a local crafter, maker, or small business with handmade items that would make great Christmas gifts? We would love to have you join us!
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please email bemerick@pittsfieldil.org to request a vendor application.
✨ Stay tuned for more fun information and announcements as we get closer to the festival!
We hope to see you there! 🎅🦌🎄
📢 REMINDER: King Park Project Public Meeting
We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, at 5:00 PM at City Hall for a public meeting to discuss the proposed OSLAD grant for the King Park Project.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, offer comments, share ideas, and provide input regarding the proposed improvements. We welcome feedback from all interested residents, including suggestions, concerns, and recommendations.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the survey! Your feedback was incredibly helpful and will help guide the project as we move forward. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend and participate. We hope to see you tomorrow! 🌳🏊♀️🏞️
We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, at 5:00 PM at City Hall for a public meeting to discuss the proposed OSLAD grant for the King Park Project.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, offer comments, share ideas, and provide input regarding the proposed improvements. We welcome feedback from all interested residents, including suggestions, concerns, and recommendations.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the survey! Your feedback was incredibly helpful and will help guide the project as we move forward. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend and participate. We hope to see you tomorrow! 🌳🏊♀️🏞️
Crews will be repainting crosswalks at South school and at the High School. So Clarksville road will be shut down at the School and Higbee St will be shut down by the High School for a short period to allow the paint to dry to avoid tracking, They will be working on this this morning.
💦 Business Spotlight: Pike Pressure Washing 💦
📍 Proudly serving Pittsfield, Pike County, and the surrounding area!
This week we're highlighting Pike Pressure Washing, a locally owned and operated business dedicated to helping homeowners, businesses, and property owners restore the beauty of their properties. Whether it's years of dirt, algae, mildew, or grime, Pike Pressure Washing has the equipment and experience to make your property look like new again.
🏡 What They Offer
No job is too big or too small! Pike Pressure Washing provides professional cleaning services for a wide variety of surfaces, including:
• Homes and outbuildings
• Driveways
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks
• Decks and patios
• Fences
• Gutters
• Farm equipment
• And much more!
Their professional pressure washing services help restore curb appeal, protect your investment, and leave your property looking fresh and clean.
✨Pike Pressure Washing is locally owned and operated, providing dependable, friendly service you can count on. They are fully insured, offer free estimates, and are committed to delivering quality results on every project.
Their goal is simple: your satisfaction.
✨ How They Support Our Community
As a local small business, Pike Pressure Washing helps homeowners, businesses, and farms throughout Pike County maintain clean, attractive properties. By offering reliable service close to home, they're helping keep our community looking its best.
📞 Contact Information
Call Devin today to schedule your cleanup!
📱 Phone: 618-535-0184
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Schedule your next pressure washing project with a local business.
• Recommend Pike Pressure Washing to friends, neighbors, and family.
• Share their business on social media.
• Support local businesses that take pride in serving our community.
📣 Pike Pressure Washing — restoring curb appeal, protecting your investment, and helping Pittsfield shine one property at a time!
📍 Proudly serving Pittsfield, Pike County, and the surrounding area!
This week we're highlighting Pike Pressure Washing, a locally owned and operated business dedicated to helping homeowners, businesses, and property owners restore the beauty of their properties. Whether it's years of dirt, algae, mildew, or grime, Pike Pressure Washing has the equipment and experience to make your property look like new again.
🏡 What They Offer
No job is too big or too small! Pike Pressure Washing provides professional cleaning services for a wide variety of surfaces, including:
• Homes and outbuildings
• Driveways
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks
• Decks and patios
• Fences
• Gutters
• Farm equipment
• And much more!
Their professional pressure washing services help restore curb appeal, protect your investment, and leave your property looking fresh and clean.
✨Pike Pressure Washing is locally owned and operated, providing dependable, friendly service you can count on. They are fully insured, offer free estimates, and are committed to delivering quality results on every project.
Their goal is simple: your satisfaction.
✨ How They Support Our Community
As a local small business, Pike Pressure Washing helps homeowners, businesses, and farms throughout Pike County maintain clean, attractive properties. By offering reliable service close to home, they're helping keep our community looking its best.
📞 Contact Information
Call Devin today to schedule your cleanup!
📱 Phone: 618-535-0184
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Schedule your next pressure washing project with a local business.
• Recommend Pike Pressure Washing to friends, neighbors, and family.
• Share their business on social media.
• Support local businesses that take pride in serving our community.
📣 Pike Pressure Washing — restoring curb appeal, protecting your investment, and helping Pittsfield shine one property at a time!
🎶 One Night. Three Incredible Bands. One Mission. 🎶
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 13, and join us at Pittsfield City Lake for an unforgettable evening of live music, great food, and community!
🚪 Gates Open: 5:00 PM
🎵 Music Begins: 5:30 PM
🎤 Gabe Howard opens the evening.
🎸 The Filthy Heathens keep the energy going.
🔥 Them Dirty Roses close out the night as this year's headliner!
While you're enjoying the music, be sure to visit our amazing food and drink vendors:
🍋 All Puckered Up
🌮 Taqueria Los Agaves
🥤 Cloud 9 Fizz
But Music with a Mission is about more than just a great concert.
Every ticket purchased helps invest in the future of Pittsfield City Lake. This year's mission is to raise funds to:
🚗 Build a golf cart path connecting the city to the lake, making it easier and more accessible for everyone to enjoy.
🎶 Begin building toward a future amphitheater, creating a permanent venue for concerts, community events, and memories for years to come.
When you attend Music with a Mission, you're not just coming to a concert—you're helping build something lasting for our community.
🎟️ Tickets are available now at Pittsfield City Hall or online through Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329
Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend an evening enjoying great music while supporting a vision for the future of Pittsfield City Lake.
Together, we're building more than an event—we're building a destination. ❤️🎶
#MusicWithAMission #PittsfieldIL #ThemDirtyRoses #TheFilthyHeathens #GabeHoward #PittsfieldCityLake #SupportYourCommunity
Today we recognize Doug Whitlock for his continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. His work supports sanitation and community well-being. Thank you, Doug, for being an important part of our team.
🔨 Business Spotlight: CNA Home Services LLC 🔨
📍 Proudly serving Pittsfield, Pike County, and the surrounding communities!
This week we're highlighting CNA Home Services LLC, a family-owned construction company based right here in Pittsfield. Since opening their doors in 2023, CNA Home Services has built a reputation for quality workmanship, honest service, and attention to detail.
Owned and operated by Austin Motley and his father, Allen Motley, this family team works side by side on every project, taking pride in helping customers turn their ideas into reality. Their hands-on approach and commitment to quality have helped them earn the trust of homeowners throughout the area.
🏡 What They Offer
In just a few short years, CNA Home Services has completed a wide variety of residential construction projects, including:
• New construction homes
• Duplex construction
• Triplex construction
• Detached garage builds
• Complete home remodels
• Room additions
• Framing
• Drywall installation and finishing
• Interior and exterior painting
• Flooring installation
• Trim and finish carpentry
• Window and door installation
• Vinyl and metal siding
• Soffit and fascia
• Roofing repairs and replacements
• General home repairs and maintenance
Their completed projects include:
• One new construction, two-bedroom, one-bath home
• Five duplexes, each featuring two-bedroom, one-bath layouts
• Two triplexes, each with two-bedroom, one-bath units
✨As a father-and-son team, Austin and Allen take great pride in every project they complete. Their focus is on delivering quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and attention to detail from start to finish. They are grateful for the trust their customers have placed in them and for the continued support that has allowed their business to grow.
📱 Follow Their Projects
CNA Home Services enjoys sharing their work with the community through the CNA Home Services LLC Facebook page, where you'll find project updates, progress photos, completed builds, and behind-the-scenes looks at the craftsmanship that goes into every job.
✨ How They Support Our Community
By providing quality construction and remodeling services locally, CNA Home Services helps families improve their homes while investing back into Pittsfield and the surrounding communities. Their commitment to dependable service and skilled craftsmanship helps strengthen our local economy and provides homeowners with a trusted local contractor.
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Contact them for your next construction or remodeling project.
• Follow and share the CNA Home Services LLC Facebook page.
• Recommend them to friends and family looking for quality construction services.
• Support local businesses that are helping build and improve our community.
📣 CNA Home Services LLC — a father-and-son team dedicated to building quality, earning trust, and helping our community grow one project at a time!
📍 Proudly serving Pittsfield, Pike County, and the surrounding communities!
This week we're highlighting CNA Home Services LLC, a family-owned construction company based right here in Pittsfield. Since opening their doors in 2023, CNA Home Services has built a reputation for quality workmanship, honest service, and attention to detail.
Owned and operated by Austin Motley and his father, Allen Motley, this family team works side by side on every project, taking pride in helping customers turn their ideas into reality. Their hands-on approach and commitment to quality have helped them earn the trust of homeowners throughout the area.
🏡 What They Offer
In just a few short years, CNA Home Services has completed a wide variety of residential construction projects, including:
• New construction homes
• Duplex construction
• Triplex construction
• Detached garage builds
• Complete home remodels
• Room additions
• Framing
• Drywall installation and finishing
• Interior and exterior painting
• Flooring installation
• Trim and finish carpentry
• Window and door installation
• Vinyl and metal siding
• Soffit and fascia
• Roofing repairs and replacements
• General home repairs and maintenance
Their completed projects include:
• One new construction, two-bedroom, one-bath home
• Five duplexes, each featuring two-bedroom, one-bath layouts
• Two triplexes, each with two-bedroom, one-bath units
✨As a father-and-son team, Austin and Allen take great pride in every project they complete. Their focus is on delivering quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and attention to detail from start to finish. They are grateful for the trust their customers have placed in them and for the continued support that has allowed their business to grow.
📱 Follow Their Projects
CNA Home Services enjoys sharing their work with the community through the CNA Home Services LLC Facebook page, where you'll find project updates, progress photos, completed builds, and behind-the-scenes looks at the craftsmanship that goes into every job.
✨ How They Support Our Community
By providing quality construction and remodeling services locally, CNA Home Services helps families improve their homes while investing back into Pittsfield and the surrounding communities. Their commitment to dependable service and skilled craftsmanship helps strengthen our local economy and provides homeowners with a trusted local contractor.
🤝 How You Can Support Them
• Contact them for your next construction or remodeling project.
• Follow and share the CNA Home Services LLC Facebook page.
• Recommend them to friends and family looking for quality construction services.
• Support local businesses that are helping build and improve our community.
📣 CNA Home Services LLC — a father-and-son team dedicated to building quality, earning trust, and helping our community grow one project at a time!
Today we recognize Police Deputy Chief Jennifer Thompson for her continued dedication to the Pittsfield Police Department. Her leadership and service are deeply appreciated. Thank you, Jennifer, for being an important part of our team.
Today we recognize City Clerk Ann Moffit for her continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. Her helpful presence supports residents with daily needs. Thank you, Ann, for being an important part of our team.
Today we recognize City Treasurer Stacey Helms for her continued dedication to the City of Pittsfield. Her work ensures responsible financial support and service. Thank you, Stacey, for being an important part of our team.
