The Precautionary Boil order for the Village of Jerome is lifted as of today Saturday, January 14, 2023.
All water is safe to drink and cook with. Samples that were sent to the ILLINOIS EPA have come back clear.
The Precautionary Boil order was a safe guard due to pressures dropping below 20 psi. No further action is required.
All entities required by law will be notified of the lifting of the Precautionary Boil order per Public Works Supervisor Dave Wilken.
An emergency water main valve repair is needed. It will begin at 8 AM Thursday, January 12th, 2023. The valve is located on Fillmore and Vernon Ave.
Areas that will be affected include:
Roads closed will include Vernon Ave. before Fillmore and Fillmore from W. Grand CT. to Alberta Ln.
The Village of Jerome will hold its July 4th Celebration this year on Saturday, July 2,2022 and we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us.
As in past years, the parade will leave the Village of Jerome Municipal Building, 2901 Leonard Street, at 9:00 a.m. Line up will be at Reed and Leonard, next to the Municipal Building, between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.
For safety reasons, we will continue our policy concerning candy and trinkets. Candy and other items may be passed out to individuals along the parade route; however, please do not throw anything onto the street or into the crowds.
Enclosed, please find an entry form for this year’s parade. If you would like to participate, please complete the form and return it by Friday, June 24,2022. The completed form should be mailed to the Village of Jerome at 2901 Leonard Street, Springfield, IL, 62704, faxed to 217 546-7240 or e-mailed to jeromevillage@comcast.net
We hope you will be able to join us for the annual Village of Jerome July 4th Celebration.
Sincerely,
Mike Lopez
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.