Category: Public Works Department News

Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

In order to repair a water main under Anthony Drive, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will begin on Monday, April 24, and will reopen to traffic on Monday, May 5, 2023. […]


City Staff Support High School Career Fair

April 18, 2023, City staff from 7 different departments (Equity & Engagement, Public Works, Fire, Police, Library, Neighborhoods Services, and IT) attended the high school career fair held at Central High School. This fair was open to all Unit 4 highschool students and had more than 20 organizations present with information and goodies. Students explored […]


Healey Street Road Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)

In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 203 E. Healey Street, 217 Inc. will close Healey Street between Second Street and Third Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, April 19, and will reopen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

To facilitate installation of wall foundation on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area.  Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  


Hill Street Lane Closure (between First Street and Third Street)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one lane of Hill Street between First Street and Third Street.  Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The work […]


New Street Road Closure (between John Street and William Street)

In order to repair the sanitary sewer service at 712 S. New Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close New Street between John Street and William Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, April 17, and will reopen on Friday, April 21, 2023. During the closure, traffic will not be allowed but access will be maintained to […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

To facilitate installation of wall foundation on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Work is planned during the hours of 8 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.


Green Street Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)

In order to install a canopy and sign at 404 E. Green Street, Jasy Inc. will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street.  The closure will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.  A lane of eastbound and a lane of […]


Mattis Avenue and University Avenue Intersection Construction

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be working at the southeast corner of the intersection of Mattis Avenue and University Avenue. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this project with all lanes remaining open. However, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. Work is scheduled to begin at […]