The village public works team will be picking up natural Christmas trees curbside from Tuesday, January 25, 2022, through February 1, 2022. Please make sure your tree is placed out on the curb before Tuesday, January 25th. It should be just the tree, no decorations.
The state of Illinois has multiple programs to help low-income residents with utility bills. More information about these programs can be found at http://helpillinoisfamilies.com.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has received confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Kansas City that the boom heard around 11:20 am was caused by a flight of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets traveling at supersonic speeds.
A Celebration of life and military honors for Major Mark Monteyne retired from the Illinois
National Guard in 2018. Major Mark Monteyne died on December 15, 2019. A 21 gun
salute, taps, and folding of the flag will occur at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
In addition, the Village of Jerome Police will be present at this event.
Today crews will be working on repairing a water main along Glenn Avenue. Please use caution when driving in the area. Also please be aware that this work could result in sediment, possibly containing lead, in water service lines and faucet screens.
Today crews will be working on repairing a water main along Wabash Avenue. Please use caution when driving in the area. Also please be aware that this work could result in sediment, possibly containing lead, in water service lines and faucet screens.
The Village of Jerome will be hosting a drop-off for Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 11 am until 3 pm. Please bring new unwrapped toys to the Civic Center and Toys for Tots will make sure that they reach needy children for Christmas.
The State of Illinois and the Jerome United Methodist Church are hosting a free vaccine clinic on December 2nd, from 10am – 1pm. You can schedule an appointment at https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/IDPH/signupandschedule/embeddedschedule?vt=24629&dept=9001410011894 . Walk-ins are also welcome. This will be for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for persons 12 years or older.
The Village of Jerome will pass out candy at the Village Hall on
October 30, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm or until supplies last.
Trick or Treating Hours will be on October 31, 2021, from 4 pm to 8 pm. In addition, the Jerome United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
The Village of Jerome has contracted P.H. Broughton to complete asphalt repairs on Friday, October 22, 2021. The following areas will be affected:
We are asking all residents to AVOID PARKING in these areas (including contractors, lawn care, etc.). Areas will be marked with paint, cones, or barricades prior to work beginning. The morning work is started, any vehicles in the way of the pre-marked areas WILL BE TOWED at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Please contact Public Works Supervisor David Wilken or
Public Works Trustee Phil Raftis with any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
David Wilken- Public Works Supervisor
217-546-9647
Phil Raftis- Public Works Trustee
217-899-3990