City of Pittsfield

☕ Good friends + good coffee = a good day. 👉 Who would you love to have coffee with today? Tag them and share your favorite coffee order in the comments!

Today, we celebrate Robert Wilson for 22 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

😂🎉 It’s time to get silly, Pittsfield! Today is Tell a Joke Day, and we want to hear your funniest, corniest, and most laugh-out-loud jokes! We’ll start you off with this one: 👉 Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up! 🥚🤣 Now it’s YOUR turn! Drop your best (or worst) joke in the comments — let’s fill this post with laughs today! 😆🎊 📣 Who knows — your joke might just be the one that makes us laugh the hardest!

🎣 Youth Fishing Clinics at King Park Pond! 🐟 We're excited to offer Youth Fishing Clinics starting June 2, 2025, at King Park Pond! These fun and educational classes will be led by fishing instructor Javan Petty. 🎯 Details: • Limit of 20 youth participants per class • Youth can sign up for multiple dates • Fishing poles & bait provided – or bring your own pole! • Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay and help their young anglers Let’s get those kids outside, learning a lifelong skill and making great memories by the water! Please see flyer for more details. #PittsfieldIL #KingParkPond #YouthFishingClinic #FamilyFun #GetOutside

Have a Picnic 🥪 Pack a basket (or a simple sandwich!) and head outside for a picnic. 👉 Where’s your favorite picnic spot, and what’s your must-have picnic snack? Tell us below!

🌿✨ It’s HUNT TIME, Pittsfield! ✨🌿 Our Outdoor Scavenger Hunt officially starts TODAY — and it’s going to test your creativity and eagle eyes! 👉 Here’s how it works: Head outside and find natural objects that form the shape of each letter in the word PITTSFIELD. A curvy stick for a P, a straight flower stem for an I, two twigs for a T — whatever you can find in nature that LOOKS like each letter! 📸 Take a clear photo of each one, label what letter it represents, and collect all 10 letters. ➡️ Post your photo collection to Facebook and tag our page: [City of Pittsfield Facebook Page] 📅 Deadline is May 31st — and YES, there’s a prize for the winner! 👉 Who's ready to start? Comment “LET’S HUNT!” and drop a pic if you’ve already spotted your first letter! 🕵️‍♀️🍃

Memorial Day 🇺🇸❤️ Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 👉 Share a tribute, a photo, or the name of someone you’re remembering today. Let’s fill this space with gratitude.

📢 City Hall Closure Notice 🇺🇸 City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th. We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday as we honor and remember those who have served. ❤️🤍💙

Watch the Sunset 🌇 Slow down and soak in the beauty of a sunset tonight. It’s a perfect way to reflect and relax. 👉 Share a sunset photo or tell us your favorite place to watch the sun go down!

Today, we celebrate Alderman Chris Little for 4 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

Paint a Rock to Hide in Town 🎨🪨 Spread a little color and positivity by painting a rock and hiding it around town for someone to find. 👉 Post a photo of your rock before you hide it — or let us know if you’ve ever found one!

📢 Hey Pittsfield — we’ve got Wi-Fi at the lake! 🎉📶 Jaycee Park at City Lake just got a major upgrade… Wi-Fi is officially up and running! Whether you're hanging out with friends, letting the kids play, or just enjoying a peaceful day by the water — now you can stay connected while you’re there. 💻🌞🌳 Stream your playlist, check your email, or snap and share those lake day pics without missing a beat. Come check it out and enjoy the best of both worlds — nature + connection! #WiFiAtTheLake #JayceePark #PittsfieldIL #SummerVibes #LakeLife

🎉 GREAT NEWS FOR PITTSFIELD! 🎉 Pittsfield has been awarded $1.6 million from the Illinois Department of Transportation to support Phase 2 of our Downtown Revitalization Project! This funding is a major step forward in our efforts to invest in and re-energize our downtown. While work has not yet begun, securing this funding brings us closer to turning our vision into reality. We’re excited for what’s ahead as we continue building a stronger, more vibrant community. Read more in this KHQA article featuring Senator Jil Tracy 👇 https://khqa.com/news/local/pittsfield-gets-16m-for-downtown-revival-with-ada-sidewalks-lighting https://senatorjiltracy.com/2025/05/22/sen-tracy-congratulates-rushville-and-pittsfield-for-securing-idot-funds/ #PittsfieldRevitalization #FutureForward #PittsfieldIL #CommunityGrowth

Happy Birthday to Jacob Seal! Hope you have an amazing day filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even some cake! Thanks for all you do—we’re lucky to have you on the team!

Do a Kind Act for Someone ❤️ Small kindnesses make a big difference! Hold a door, pay a compliment, or leave a surprise for someone. 👉 What’s one small act of kindness you can do today? Tell us or challenge a friend to join you!

Happy Birthday to Fire Lt. Jeffery Bonnett! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate all that you do and hope you take some time to celebrate!

😲 Can you believe it’s almost June?! ☀️ We’ve got some fun lined up this month — from Pig Days 🐷🎪 to National Bingo Day 🎉🎱 and even a reminder to get outside and enjoy some frisbee golf! 🥏🌳 Have an idea for something fun to add to the calendar? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️🗓️ We love hearing from you!

Happy Birthday Alderman Paul Lennon! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate you and hope you take some time to celebrate!

Have a Family Game Night 🎲 Nothing beats a little friendly competition! Break out the board games, cards, or video games tonight. 👉 What’s your family’s favorite game to play together? Share your game night traditions or a funny game story!

📣 Your Voice Matters, Pittsfield! 🗣️ The City of Pittsfield and Picture Pittsfield are teaming up to launch a Community Voice Survey — and we need YOU! We want to hear from every corner of our community. How do you feel about life in Pittsfield? What do you want to see improved? What opportunities should we focus on? This is your chance to speak honestly, and anonymously, about what really matters. This isn’t just for city leaders — your feedback will directly guide Picture Pittsfield’s future projects and priorities, too. 🛠️🎨🏞️ 👉 The survey has 69 questions and takes just a few minutes to complete. We know that’s more than your average survey — but that’s because your insight is incredibly valuable and we want to get the full picture. 📢 Please take a moment to share this post and help us spread the word. The more voices we hear, the better our town can grow — together. https://www.pittsfieldil.org/forms/pittsfield-community-voice-survey Let’s shape the future of Pittsfield — one voice at a time. ❤️ #PicturePittsfield #PittsfieldIL #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters #ShapeOurFuture