City of Pittsfield

🍫 Today’s a sweet one, it’s National White Chocolate Day!
While some argue it’s not “real” chocolate, it’s still delicious in cookies, candy, and coffee.

❓ Fun Question: Are you #TeamWhiteChocolate or #TeamMilkChocolate?

Today, we celebrate, gas and water operator, Cody Spann for 2 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

💛 Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
Today, take a moment to reflect on the things, big or small, that you’re thankful for.
👉 Comment with one thing you’re especially grateful for today. Let’s fill the feed with positivity!

🌎 Today, millions of people around the world will come together to pick up trash and make their communities cleaner and greener. Even just 10 minutes of cleanup makes a difference!
👉 Challenge: Pick up a bag of trash in your neighborhood, park, or along a trail.
Share a photo of your cleanup crew below!

Happy Birthday to City Clerk Ann Moffit! We are so grateful to have you on our team—your hard work and dedication keep everything running smoothly, and we truly appreciate all that you do. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year ahead filled with happiness and success!

🏴‍☠️ Arrr matey, today we’re setting sail on a sea of fun! Sprinkle some pirate lingo into your conversations and see who notices.
👉 Post your best pirate's name in the comments (or use a pirate name generator online for laughs). Bonus points if you share a pirate-y selfie!

🥪 Good food tastes even better with good company.
Today’s challenge: grab lunch with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.
👉 Tag the person you’d love to have lunch with and tell us your favorite lunch spot in town!

Happy Birthday to Mayor Gary Mendenhall! 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!

🍝 Pasta lovers, rejoice! Whether it’s spaghetti, lasagna, macaroni, or ravioli, there’s a noodle for everyone.

💡 Fun Fact: The average American eats about 20 pounds of pasta per year!
👉 What’s your favorite pasta dish?

🥑 Holy guacamole, it’s your day! Celebrate by mixing up a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dip.
💡 Fun Fact: The world record for the largest serving of guacamole weighed over 8,000 pounds!

👉 Tell us do you like your guac smooth or chunky? Bonus if you share your recipe in the comments!

💐 A simple compliment can brighten someone’s entire day. Whether it’s telling a coworker they did a great job, thanking a neighbor for their kindness, or just noticing someone’s smile spread positivity today.

👉 Comment below with a compliment for someone in our community let’s make this thread a place full of encouragement!

🍽️ Nothing brings people together like food. Tonight, gather your family (or friends who feel like family) for a shared meal. It doesn’t have to be fancy it’s about connection.

👉 Share your go-to dish when hosting family dinners!

🎬 Grab the popcorn and blankets tonight is perfect for a movie night!
Whether you’re hitting the theater or cozying up at home, movies are a great way to relax and connect.

❓ Fun Question: What’s the first movie you remember seeing in theaters?
Share it with us below!

🎉🏈 Happy Homecoming, Pittsfield! 🏈🎉

It’s game day! Tonight, the Saukees take on Stanford Olympia for the Homecoming football game. Let’s fill the stands and cheer our team on to victory! ❤️🖤
Don’t forget to stop by the tailgate party on Monroe Street before the game a great way to show your Saukee spirit and celebrate Homecoming with the community!
👉 Good luck to our Saukees we’re proud of you!

#SaukeePride #Homecoming2025 #PittsfieldIL

Today we celebrate National Police Woman’s Day and honor the incredible women who serve and protect our community.
The City of Pittsfield is proud to have four outstanding women officers on the Pittsfield Police Department. We are grateful for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our city safe.
Please join us in showing appreciation for these women who make a difference every day! 💙

#NationalPoliceWomansDay #ThankYou #PittsfieldIL

😂 They say laughter is the best medicine and today, we’re prescribing a big dose of it! Share a silly joke, watch a funny movie, or do something goofy with a friend.
👉 Challenge: Post your funniest clean joke in the comments so we can all get a laugh today!

What's a really sad strawberry called?
A Blueberry 🤣🤣🤣

On this day, we pause in solemn remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the innocent victims, the bravery of first responders, and the strength of the families and communities forever changed by that day.
As a nation, we will never forget the tragedy, the heroism, and the unity that emerged in its aftermath. May this day serve as a reminder of our shared resilience and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🎲 Card games, board games, or even video games; today is about setting aside time for a little friendly competition. Family game nights are not just fun; they also build memories that last.

❓ Trivia: What is the best-selling board game of all time?
A) Monopoly
B) Scrabble
C) Chess
Drop your guess below and let us know: what’s your family’s go-to game?

🚜🔥 Tractor Pulls + Tacos + Shaved Ice = The perfect Saturday!
📍 Pittsfield Lake
📅 Saturday, Sept. 13 | ⏰ 11 AM
The Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers are coming to Pittsfield Lake this Saturday, September 13th at 11 AM!
🌮🍧 Enjoy the action while grabbing some delicious food from Taqueria Los Agaves and cool off with shaved ice from the shaved ice shack. Don’t miss it!

⚠️ Please note: The Brush Yard will remain closed until further notice due to the ongoing dry conditions and crops. Thank you for your understanding.