City of Pittsfield

The 300 Block of West Adams Street, from North West Street to Mississippi will be closed today, 10/4/23, from 8:30 am - 11:00 am. The remainder of the day and tomorrow traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Fayette Street from Clinton Street to Franklin Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm today, September 25, 2023.

UPDATE: South Illinois Street is now open **Temporary Street Closure** The 400 Block of South Illinois Street (from Morrison Street to Clare Street) will be temporarily closed for Street Repair today, September 25, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm

The City of Pittsfield is accepting bids for the Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport Property Farm Rental. The City of Pittsfield invites interested and qualified individuals or organizations to submit bids for the rental of approximately 184 acres of farmland located at the Pittsfield Penstone Airport property. Bid specifications, property description and photographs, and sample lease agreement may be picked up at City Hall, 215 North Monroe Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Interested parties are required to submit their bids by September 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Airport Property Farm Rental Bid”. The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or formalities, and to make awards as deemed in the best interest of the municipality.

Happy Birthday to City Clerk Ann Moffit... hope you have a great day!

The disc golf course on the East side of the lake will be closed today from approximately 4-6 this afternoon for the High School Cross County Meet If you are using the lake this afternoon please don't park on the running path. It starts near the disc golf parking lot and goes to the kayak launch the circles back to the starting area. Good luck to our Saukee runners.

Crews are installing a new regulator on the west side of town from the issue we had last week. Pressure may fluctuate while they are getting it adjusted

The City brush pile will be closing today, September 18, 2023, and will remain closed until harvest is complete.

A drive-thru flu clinic will be held Saturday, September 23 from 10am - 12pm at the Pike County Highway Department Building (former JDL Building #4)

The City is scheduled to have contractors in town, with a tentative start date of September 20, to apply oil and chip on the following roads. If you park on or near the streets in these areas, please find an alternate area for parking during this week until work is complete to avoid issues. Expect temporary delays/closures in these areas while crews are working. Please follow the City Facebook page or App for any updates. 365th from Washington to Work Camp Shetland Drive- Washington to Lowry Lowry St. Several areas from Walnut to the West End Clinton -from Fayette to Grant Cherry -Grant to Lowry S Mason -Fayette to Grant Clare Ave.- Jackson to Piper Ln. E. Adams St.-1/2 Blk. East of Illinois to East end Griggsville St. – From Illinois to Libby Ln. Oakbrook Subdivision Dutton -From Gay St. to Mill St. Liberty St.- N. of Perry Panther Creek Dr. Additions or corrections may be made to this list due to material quantities.

BOIL ORDER LIFTED DATE: September 14, 2023 TO: News Media, Illinois EPA and Pike County Health Department FROM: City of Pittsfield Utilities Superintendent Shane Allen SUBJECT: Boil Order Lifted The boil order issued September 11, 2023, affecting Archer St. West to Kitchen Seed Company and from Washington St. South to the city limits, has been lifted. Laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You may return to normal use of your water service.

The Street and Alley Department has one position left to fill. Pick up your application at City Hall or one can be found on our website pittsfieldil.org

They have the water pressure problem on the west end of town fixed. They will check pressure again in the morning and adjust according if needed.

We are currently working a water pressure issue on the west end of town if you are having issues with water pressure.

***Public Water Supply Boil Order in Effect*** DATE: September 11, 2023 TO: News Media, Illinois EPA and Pike County Health Department FROM: City of Pittsfield Water Superintendent Shane Allen SUBJECT: Boil Order AFFECTED AREA: Archer St. West to Kitchen Seed Company and from Washington St. South to the city limits. (See attached Map) At about 7:30 AM on September 11, 2023, the City of Pittsfield water system in the affected area lost pressure due to the replacement of a leaking regulator assembly on Shetland drive. This caused the affected area of the city to lose volume and fall below the 20 Psi threshold. The BOIL ORDER will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You will receive notification at that time. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for five minutes, and cool before using. Or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.

As we awake today, we are reminded that on this day 22 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning, 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift, 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol, 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift, 3 court officers went to sleep not knowing what they’d encounter the next morning. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As we live and enjoy the breaths we take today and tonight before we go to sleep in preparation for life tomorrow, kiss the ones we love, hold each other a little tighter, and never take one second of life for granted. #wewillneverforget #911 Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s PBA

History of Labor Day.... Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. Source: US Department of Labor

All City offices and departments will be closed September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day.

The Hooligan Car Show is happening Saturday, September 2 on the West Side of the Square. There will be no parking on Madison Street from Jefferson to Washington (as marked on the map) from 6am - mid-afternoon on that day.

We have one vacancy left to fill, come join our team!