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Creepy Cars Cruise-in October 5th

Update: Water Main Break - N Gadwall - 9/25/24

Mclean County Hazard Waste Collection - 09-28-24

St Mary’s Knights of Columbus – Tootsie Roll Drive

Zoning Meeting - 09/26/2024

3rd Quarter Hydrant Flushing continues

Boil Order Released - 09/09/2024

Seminary Road delays and closures

Water Bill Update - 09/01/2024

Streetscape design Public Hearing - Aug 28 and Sept 11

Road Closure - N Huff - Sept 3rd through 6th

Happy New School Year!

2024 McLean County Community Health Survey

Illinois Unclaimed Property Website

Mental Health First Aid Classes General Calendar

Regularly Scheduled July 9th, Events Meeting, has been canceled

Mobile Health Clinic at Dooley Park Pavilion - August 9th, 2024

4th Parade Registration Information - Registration is Closed

4th of July Parade at Noon - Rain or Shine

Water Main Break - 06/29/2024

Seeking Treasurer for the Village of Downs

2nd Quarter Hydrant Flushing Completed

Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting - June 6th

Speed Bumps to be installed in the Village of Downs

Construction on Seminary - 4/11

Clean Up Day - June 1

Boil Order Lifted: May 31

Public Hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals on May 21

Road Closed Signs throughout Downs

Franklin Road Open Early!

Seminary and Washington Intersection closed til Friday evening

Temporary road closure on Huff Road - 4/29/24

Tri-Valley FFA Greenhouse Sale - April 27 and May 4

Boil Order Lifted

Partial Village of Downs Boil Order Lifted - 4-18-24

Fiscal year 2025 Proposed Budget for the Village of Downs - April 11th

Boy Scout - Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - April 13th

2024 Seasonal Help needed

Brush Pickup starts in April!

Seminary Street Construction starts in April

Easter Egg Hunt this weekend!! March 23rd

Elevated Storage Tank Phase II Bid extension and revisions

Watermain Ext Phase 1 Bid extension and revisions

North part of Seminary Road Closure! Wednesday March 6th

Nicor Gas Free Virtual Energy Assistance Fair - March 7

Tri-Valley PTO Carnival is looking for volunteers! March 9th

IML Unveils Moving Cities Forward Platform - 02-13-2024

Chili and Potato Soup Supper - March 3rd

Weed Man Lawn Care Soliciting - 2-23-24

Cookies with Santa - Help Needed

Seminary St. Road Closure - Today and Tomorrow

AAA Windows, Siding and Roofing Soliciting - 2/7 thru 2/14

First Quarter Hydrant Flushing Completed

Christmas Tree Pickup This Friday

Valentines for Seniors - thru February 5

Street Closure - Water Street

4th Quarter Hydrant Flushing in Progress

Update Public Review and Comment Period for the HUD Environmental Review

Coffee with a Cop - December 15, 2023 at Zeta Coffee

Public Hearing on Streetscape Design: 12/14/2023, 6 pm @ Downs Village Hall

Cookie Walk at DUMC - December 9th

Downs Village Hall and Billing Department email address change

Cookies with Santa December 2nd and 3rd

Nicor Gas Virtual Fair - November 8th

New Recycling Guidelines

Happy Halloween!

3rd Quarter Hydrant Flushing in progress - Complete!

Trick or Treat for UNICEF - This Sunday

Downs Village Market Last Day!!

Spaghetti Supper this Sunday

State Senator Sally Turner at Zeta in Downs Monday September 25, 2023

September Events Meeting Cancelled

Eastern Illinois Food Mobile here on the 4th Wednesday of the Month

Early Trash Pickup This Week Due to Excessive Heat

PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - August 22

Axel Strong Benefit and Awareness Event - August 19th

8-02-23 update - Hydrant Flushing completed 2023

7/12 Village Market Vendor Line-up

Heyworth Public Library District Community Survey

Tri-Valley HUGE Garage Sale for Charity - July 15th

Join the Parks Committee! Next meeting is July 10th

Brush Pickup! This weekend

Independence Day Celebration Schedule

Get Hooked on Fishing at Miller Park - June 24th

Village Market Opening Day! - June 7, 2023

Village of Downs Monthly Newsletter

Bid Request for Spray Emulsion Machine AND Tanker - Expired

Brush Pickup Today - 6-5-2023

Village Clean-up Day - Location updated!!- June 3rd

Downs Townwide Garage Sales happening now!

Heroes Unite! Mother & Son Dance - May 19th

Brush Pickup Today and Tomorrow - 5-1-2023

Consumer Confidence Report

2023 GFL Trash and Recycling Calendar

Completed Hydrant Flushing on 4-17-2023

Garbage and Recycling Order Forms due by April 24th

Earth Day Breakfast Fundraiser - April 22

FY2024 Proposed Budget and Public Hearing

2023 Village Market Vendor Packets now available!

Boy Scout Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - April 8, 2023

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - March 3rd, 17th, and 31st

Village of Downs Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast - April 1

Hydrant Flushing is happening!

Road Closure - N. Lincoln (Oak and Dooley) - 03-14-2023

Downs Village Police Station Open House! March 8th

DUMC Chili Supper - March 5th 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Downs Community Blood Drive - February 25, 2023

Cancelled! ZBA: Public Hearing 2023-01-31, 6:00 pm @ Fire Dept Community Room - Updated w/ Agenda

ZBA: Public Hearing 2023-02-02, 6:00 pm @ Fire Dept Community Room - Updated w/ Agenda

Village Board Regular Meetings FY2023 Schedule Change

Christmas Tree Pickup!

SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

DUMC Annual Cookie Walk - 12-10-2022

Cookies with Santa December 3rd and 4th

Decorate Dooley Park - 11-30-2022

Rt. 150 down to 1 lane - 12-02-2022

11-23-2022 Updated: 2022-11-18 Boil Order lifted for the Village of Downs

Update from the Mayor about the Boil Order - 11/22/2022

11-23-2022 Boil Order Lifted for 301 - 405 S. Lincoln St

Water Tower Renovations Complete! 11-16-2022

Boil Order Lifted 11/16/2022 Village of Downs

Sugar and Spice Drive in November - due by November 16, 2022

Blue Marking Flags! - October 20, 2022

Please conserve water use during this time - October 2022

Downs Water Tower Restoration

Tuesday with a Trustee Cancelled for November 1, 2022

Zoning Board Meeting on 11-01-2022

Downs Trick or Treating Hours 5-8pm 10-31-2022

Village of Downs Food Pantry Open House - 10-30-2022

Downs Haunted House Opening Weekend! - October 1, 2022

McLean County Zoning Notice for October 4th, 2022

Community Flu Clinic - Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Creepy Cars Cruise-in - October 1, 2022

Bloomington - Normal Metropolitan Long Range Transportation Plan - 09/06/2022

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency PSA - 08/24/2022

Downtown Parking and Streetscape Project Overview - 2022

CANCELLED - McLean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection in September

SHOW BUS: Public Transportation for Downs Residents

Regularly Scheduled August Village Board of Trustees Meeting change

Mallingham Public Notice

Free Performance in Leroy! This Friday, July 29th

Downs Village Market 2022!

McLean County Seminary Street Improvements - 07/06/2022

Dooley Park Donut Fundraiser on Saturday, July 16th

Bulk trash pickup and regular trash pickup will be Friday July 8th

Streets Latest Project Underway! - 4/28/2022

Early Brush Pickup - June 28, 2022

4th of July Registration Forms

Change of Location for the Downs Clean-Up Day - June 4th, 2022

Hydrant Flushing in town starts 4/12/2022

Today is the last day! - 95 Gallon Trash Cart Sale - Form due April 28th

Congressman Darin LaHood Event - April 19th, 2022

Water Hydrant Flushing - now monthly! - 02/25/2022

Seasonal Yard Debris Pickup starting on the first Monday of April

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast - April 9, 2022

ZONING BOARD of APPEALS: Public Hearing 2022-03-17, 6:00 pm

PUBLIC HEARING: Water-main Extension & Tower at Downs Crossing 2022-03-16. 6pm

Area Disposal Trash and Recycling 2022 Calendar

New Billing Clerk and Additional Office Hours - 01-13-2022

Village Board Regular Meeting for 2/3/2022 moved to 2/10/2022

Downs Township Cemetery Board Meeting of Cemetery Trustees - 02-08-2022

Garbage pick up for Village of Downs will be Saturday 2/5/22

Public Hearing - Village of Downs Zoning Board of Appeals - January 18th, 2022

Christmas Tree Pickup!

Pawficer Coyote has a message for you!

2022 Dates for Food Pantry Distribution

From the Desk of the Chief - December 2021

Cookies with Santa - Broke Previous Attendance Records! - 12-10-2021

Cookie Walk - Downs United Methodist Church - Saturday 12-11-21

Monitoring Violation for November 2020

Bid Proposals!

The November 2021 Newsletter is here!

Bulk Trash Pickup - The first Thursday of the month

Extra Brush Pickup! - December 6, 2021

October Newsletter has been released!

715 Jewelry Open House Friday and Saturday - 11-5,6

RAILROAD TRAIL IS NOT OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE.

Halloween Festivities This Weekend - October 2021

Haunted House Tickets now on Sale!

Ribeye Dinner at the Downs Fire Department - October 23rd!

Living Hope Church ** Open House ** Oct. 16th, 2021

October 7 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting moved to Oct 14

Haunted House Volunteers Needed - October 2021

Check out September's newsletter!

Brush Pickup Moved to Monday 9-13-21

Pool Barrier Safety Guidelines

Dooley Park Pavilion: Available for Renting!

Come meet Anna Milliken and Chief Dingler at the Union - Tuesday with a Trustee!

2020 Consumer Confidence Water Report

Huff Road Closed Due to Flooding! - 07-16-2021

Independence Day Celebration Parade Map - July 4th, 2021

Parade Registration

Independence Day Celebration Schedule - July 4th, 2021

Coffee and Donuts Fundraiser! 7 A.M. June 26th, 2021

Dooley Park Cruise-In - June 5, 2021

Downs Clean-Up Day - June 6th, 2021

Downs Public Safety Risk Assessment for the Proposed Roanoke Concrete Ready-Mix Plant

Public Hearing for Concrete Ready-Mix Plant and Recycling, June 3, 2021, 6 pm @Dooley Park Pavilion

Applications for use of Golf Cart and Utility-Terrain Vehicles are now available for May 1, 2021-Apr

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 5/5/2021, 6:30 pm @ Dooley Park Pavilion

Trustees Positions Open: Buildings & Streets - Please Consider Service to the Village

Downs Garage Sale Days: April 30th - May 2nd

Monthly Brush Pickup Returns in April!

Earth Day Breakfast Fundraiser - April 24th, 2021

Trash Pickup for those missed on Thursday - 3-25-2021

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast - March 27th

COMPLETED - SCHEDULED WATER FILTER MAINTENANCE FOR ENTIRE VILLAGE STARTS 3/8

Scheduled Maintenance--Boil Order Lifted

Public Notice of securing funding to upgrade their Water System

GARBAGE PICK UP THIS WEEK WILL BE FRIDAY

Boil Order Lifted

Boil Order for Portion of Downs

Christmas Tree and Brush Pick up

Cookies with Santa 12/5-12/6

Downtown Parking and Streetscape Project Overview

Downtown Parking and Streetscape Project IDOT ITEP Application Open House

Village of Downs Board of Trustees Special Use Public Hearing Notice

Message from Downs Water Department

Misch Special Use Permit Information

Pool Safety Guidelines

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 8/31/2020, 6 & 6:30 pm @ Dooley Park Pavilion

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing - 8/5/2020, 6 pm @ Dooley Park Pavilion

2020 Census Takers

Door-to-Door Solicitations are not allowed - Violators will receive a $100 fine

4th of July Sponsor and Ad Booklet

County Notice of Road Closure

4th of July Information

2020 Sand Volleyball Registration Open - July 2, 2020 deadline

Phase 3 Info for Dooley Park

ZOOM Connection Information

June 1 & 2, 2020 Public Hearings - Cancelled

Downs Village Hall Open to the Public Starting 6/1/2020 plus Dooley Park Rules

Downs Rebuild Illinois Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grant (RIFTPI) Public Hearing

Nicor Gas is doing Meter Modernization

THANK YOU!

BULK GARBAGE PICKUP SUSPENDED See notice from Area Disposal that follows

2020 Village Market Cancelled

Spring Hydrant Flushing

FY2021 Budget for Village of Downs

VOD FY2021 Budget Public Hearing

Pressure Testing

Playground Equipment Caution

Pavilion Reservations Cancelled

Village Hall Closed to Public until 4/7/2020

ZBA Meeting for 3/19/2020 POSTPONED/CANCELLED

Census Starts this week - Why Respond - Avoid Scams Flyers

Christmas Tree Pick up

Water Plant Improvement Survey

Streetscape Project Committee

Utility Scams

Hydrant Pressure Test Friday 10-25-19

Water Discoloration May Occur

Water Plant Improvement Options

Hiring: Public Works Positions Open within the Village of Downs

Downtown DOWNS Streetscape Preference Survey

2019 Sand Volleyball Registration Open - July 2 deadline

2019 4th of July Volunteers Needed

Boil Order Lifted 6/13/19 11:45am

Water Outage and Boil Order

BRUSH PICK UP

Hydrant Flushing

Huff Road is Closed at Kickapoo Creek - 2019/05/01

Dooley Park Little Lending Library is open!

2019 VOD Downtown Streetscape and Parking RFQ

BOIL ORDER FOR ALL OF N. EAST ST IN DOWNS IS LIFTED.

Boil order for 302, 304, 306 and 308 N. East Street

Warming Center available at DFPD

Garbage Pick up delayed this Week

2019 Trash and Recycle Calendar

One-Time Christmas Tree Pickup Scheduled

Food Pantry Information Added - Including 2019 Distribution Schedule

2018 Christmas Lights Contest: Dec 1 - 20, 2018

2018 Cookies with Santa.- Dec 8 & 9, 2018

Village of Downs Public Forum End of Life: Choices and Decisions

New - Don Wagner Downs and School History Presentation

Help Wanted Ancillary Clerk

2018 Rickie Johnson 3-on-3 and Shooting Tournament

2018 Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration

2018 July 4th Schedule

New Rules Adopted for Public Comment in Public Meetings

2018 Downs Freedom 5k Run, 1 mile walk and Kids fun run - June 30, 2018

Boil Order Lifted 5/24/18 8:30am

Water Has Been Restored. Boil Order in Effect

Water Service Break - 5/23/2018 1 am

2018 Dooley Park Workday - June 16, 2018

2018 Annual Dooley Park Car Show - May 20, 2018

2018 May Garage Sale Days - May 4 & 5, 2018

2018 Village Market Information

Your are Invited: Downs MAPPING Program

Public Hearing on Village of Downs FY2019 Budget

Annual Dooley Park Car Show

Boil Order Lifted

2017 Christmas Light Contest

2017 Garbage and Recycle Pickup Change

2017 Cookies with Santa

2017 Christmas Decorating Contest

Village of Downs Public Meeting

Road Closing Notice

LIFTED - Boil Order for the following addresses ONLY - LIFTED

2017 H.E.A.L. Foundation McLean County Mayor's Association "Person of the Year"

HIRING: Accepting Applications for Seasonal and Summer Streets Employees

2017 Movies in the Park

2107 Events Donation Form

2017 4th of July 3-on-3 Basketball and Shooting Tournament

2017 4th of July Schedule of Events

2017 4th of July Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration - OPEN

2017 Freedom Run Registration - OPEN

2017 Freedom Run Breakfast in the Park by the Park Committee

2017 4th of July Grand Marshal

2017 Downs Clean-up Day

2017 Garage Sale Days Maps

2017 Dooley Park Car Show

HIRING - Part Time Treasurer Assistant(10-15 hours per week)

Disruption of Water Service and Boil Order for a portion of Mallard Point--Boil order lifted 3/1/17

Help Needed on January 21, 2017 to take Down Christmas Lights in Dooley Park

2016 Christmas Lights Contest - Winners

2016 Christmas Lights Contest

2016 Christmas Light Display in Dooley Park

BOIL ORDER LIFTED - 300 block of Lincoln, 111 & 113 Franklin, and Shaffer Drive

2016 Downs Fright Fest Starts October 8th, 2016

CANCELLED - Pubic Hearing - Downs Crossing Fourth Addition - CANCELLED

2016 Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration

2016 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Shooting Contest - Registration

2016 Sponsor/Donation Form

2016 Freedom Run - Registration

Hydrant Flushing

2016 Movies In The Park

2016 Downs 4th of July Celebration

2016 Garage Sale Days - June Map

2016 Dooley Park Car Show

2016 Downs Clean-up Day

2016 Garage Sale Days #2: June 3 & 4 - Map Registration

2016 Garage Sale Days #1: May 6 & 7 - Map Registration

Flyer Correction

Thank You - Corrected

Event Plan for FY2017 Approved

Public Hearing - Subdivision and FY2017 Budget/Budget Officer System

UPDATE: 2016 Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

IDOT Winter Road Conditions website

2015 House Decorating Contest Winners

TIF 1 Amended Redevelopment Plan

Events Committee Plans for Christmas in Downs

Zoning Board Public Hearing for TIF 3 Annexations and Zoning Map Amendments

TIF 3 Redevelopment Plan - Revised

Notice of Public Hearing for TIF 3

TIF 3 Redevelopment Plan

2105 Downs Haunted House Every Friday and Saturday in October at 6:30 pm

Fright Fest Volunteers Wanted

New Park Rental Procedures

Village Board Regular Meeting Minutes for August

Huff Road Bridge Closure - 7/10/2015

Downs Water Annual Consumer Confidence Report Available

6/4/2015: 2000 E (Huff Rd) Road Work and Closure Information

2015 5k Freedom Run, 1 mile Walk and Kid Fun Run Registration

2015 July 4 Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration

HIRING: Accepting Applications for Seasonal and Summer Streets Employees

Construction to Begin on Southern Access Extension Pipeline Project

4th of July Donations, Sponsorship and Ads needed

4th of July Parade Registration is Open

UPDATED: 4th of July Volunteers Needed

CANCELLED: Dooley Park Car Show

Garage Sale Days #2 - June 5 & 6, 2015 Registration

Garage Sale Days #1 - May 1& 2, 2015 Map

Garage Sale Days #1 - May 2015 Registration

2015 Village of Downs 5K Freedom Run, 1 Mile Walk & Free Kids Fun Run

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

Annual Dooley Park Car Show

Voter Registration Drive

UPDATED: Santa Claus and Gingerbread House Dates and Time Finalized

Christmas Light Decorating Contest Winners

Voting for the Holiday House Light Contest is open until 12/11 at 6 pm

Christmas Help needed

Village of Downs Christmas Light Decorating Contest

Meet the Chief Open House

Cancelled - November Development Committee Meeting

Cancelled - November Events Committee Meeting

UPDATE: Downs Veterans Day Celebration to be combined with Tri-Valley

Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing - 11/13/2014 @ 6:30 pm

BOIL ORDER for N Gadwall Lifted

CHANGE: Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing for the Medical Cannabis Farm

UPDATE: Public Information Meeting for Proposed Medical Cannabis Farm Set

Water Outage and Boil Order

Cancelled - October Events Committee Meeting

Electronic payment option for your Downs utility bill is now available thru IL E-Pay

Development Committee Meeting for Tonight, 9/6/2014 has been Cancelled

Event Volunteers are Needed

Public Hearing 9/29/2014: Kickapoo Park Bike Trail and Frisbee Golf Course

Event Donation Form

FY2015 Event Plan is approved and available - Volunteers and Donation needed!

Business Sponsors Needed for Down's Events

BOIL ORDER LIFTED AUGUST 29, 2014

Sand Volleyball Tournament Team Registration Form

2014 Village of Downs Freedom Run & Walk

Public Hearing: Strategic Development Plan

Downs Cleanup Day

Dooley Park Car Show Registration open

Garage Sales Days: Registration Open - Updated

Living Hope Christian Church Public Hearings

Beecher Trails Preliminary Plan Public Hearing

Boy Scout Troop 53 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Tickets on Sale

PSA: Heavy Rain and Melting Snow on Thursday 2/20/2014 - Flooding Expected

John Wesley Powell Audubon Society

Information Letters Regarding Beecher Trails Subdivision

Need Help with your NICOR Bill?

Do You Want to Help Tornado Victims?

Village Hall Rededication and Special Presentation

Town Hall Meeting - December 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm, Village Hall

Congratulations to the Tri-Valley Football Team

Thank you to all our veterans!

TIF Project Funding Application - Now available

November Board Meeting Legislation Available

Salvation Army Supportive Services for Veteran Familes

2013 Halloween Trick or Treating Hours

150th Anniversary of the Gettsyburg Address

Village of Downs Seeking Qualified Applicants for Assistant Treasurer

Alert: Washington Street Traffic Pattern to Change 9/27/2013

Complete our Public Safety and Police Survey

September is National Preparedness month

Topinka Salutes Tri-Valley Re-Enactors

Village of Downs Seeking Qualified Applicants for Treasurer

Boil Order from July 10 lifted

ALERT: Water tower painting July 12-15 may affect quality

Results: 5K Freedom Run, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run

3 on 3 Competitions Signup

July 4th Parade Route

5K Freedom Run, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run

July 4th Co-ed 4's Sand Volleyball Tournament

2013 Water Consumer Confidence Report available

Village of Downs Needs You and Your Ideas!

May Village Newsletter available

Kickapoo Park Dedication Cancelled

Governor Quinn Activates Flood Emergency Response

Streets Department Hiring Part-Time workers

Village of Downs 2013 Car Show

Early Voting for the April 9th Consolidated Election Starts Today thru 4/6/13

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois

New Village of Downs Welcome Signs

Polling Place moves to Fire Station

State Farm Sponsored Recycling Day

Help Wanted: PT Village Billing Clerk

Next Park Meeting

2013 Downs Community Haunted House

Proclaim Sept 19th as "No Text on Board - Pledge Day"

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

McLean County Burn Ban Lifted

Farnsworth Presents to the Village Board - Bronze Plaque and Sewer History

New Stop Signs on Harvey Rd

Public Hearing Notice: 7/12/2012 6 pm at the Village Hall

2012 Downs Freedom Run Results!!

Huff Rd to be Closed for Road Work

Boil order lifted: Oak, East, Indian Hills

Village of Downs 4th of July Festivities 2012

2012 Ad and Donation Letter for 4th of July

2012 Downs Freedom Run Registration

Water Service Interruption June 22: Oak, East, Indian Hills

2012 Car Show Registration Open

UPDATE: Downs Park District Announces New Date for the FUNâ€™D RAISER

Sewer system update

Signup for Village Notification System!!

Speed Limit Change Coming!!

Garbage and Recycling Services Contract Bid Letting

Sewer Financial Assistance

Park Committee Agenda for 01-30-2012 Meeting Posted

Mayoral and Street Report Posted

Village Ordinances - updated

Job Posting: Public Works Superintendent

Friday January 6 Garbage Pickup

12/13/2011: Boil Order lifted for all of Downs

12/7/2011: Boil Order imposed for all of Village of Downs

11/26/2011 - Boil Order LIFTED for Cleveland, Lincoln, Garfield, N. Seminary, Woodlawn, Oak, Dool

Boil Order: Starting 2011-11-18 for Cleveland, Lincoln, Garfield, N. Seminary, Wood

Gingerbread House - Volunteers Needed

Washington Street Reconstruction - 11/7/2011 Update

LIFTED - November 11/Veteran's Day Boil Order!!!

August 17, 2011 Visit from Confederate Railroad

May 25, 2011 Storm