Recent News

Trick-or-Treat Hours

10/23/2023

Hours for Halloween trick-or-treating in the Village are 5 PM to 8 PM on October 31st. Parents are encouraged to accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats.

Households not participating in trick-or-treating are encouraged to turn off their lights or post a...

Hydrant Flushing

10/3/2023

The Mt. Zion Public Works Department will be doing some routine hydrant flushing in the following areas of town:

• 400 block of West Main Street (near the Police Department)
• 100 block of West Main Street (near the library)
• 300 block of South Henderson (near the Intermediate School)
• 300 block of...

Road Closures - East Side Sewer Relief Project

8/7/2023

The Village of Mt. Zion’s contractor for the East Side Sewer Relief Project has notified us that they plan to start the project on August 14, 2023.  Due to the tight constraints of the area, the contractor will have to close certain portions of the roadway to allow enough space for them...

Update: Storm Debris Clean Up

7/6/2023

The Mt. Zion Public Works Department will continue picking up storm debris until they have gone through the entire town.  They now expect to finish going through the town by early next week.  Please be patient as crews work their way through each neighborhood.  Please call Village...

Storm Debris Clean Up

6/30/2023

The Village of Mt. Zion will provide curbside pickup of storm debris (limbs, trees) on Wednesday, July 5th and Thursday, July 6th.  Residents should place the storm debris at the curb at the edge of the road.  Residents do not need to call in for the pickup, the Public Works Department...

Splash Pad Opening Delay

5/24/2023

2023 Summer Recreation Programs & Events

5/10/2023

Billing Notice

4/27/2023

Due to a timing issue for the meter swap-out program currently underway your bill may have been estimated this month.  This issue should be resolved prior to the next billing cycle.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  If you have any questions, please contact Village Hall at 217-864-5424.

Water Meter Technology Upgrade

1/4/2023

Starting January 5^th, 2023, the Mt. Zion Public Works Department will be conducting a technology upgrade for all Village of Mt. Zion water meters.  When the upgrade begins, residents can expect to see Public Works Employees working in their yard to access the water meter pit/exterior meter...

REMINDER: Trash Pickup Delay

12/29/2022

REMINDER: Due to the holiday schedule, waste pickup is Friday, December 30th, 2022 and Friday, January 6th, 2023. 

Sale of Surplus Equipment

11/28/2022

2022 Fall/Winter Classes & Events

9/20/2022

2022 Fall Rummage Sale

9/15/2022

The Village of Mt. Zion is proud to help sponsor the Mt. Zion Community Fall Rummage Sale Thursday evening (4 pm - 8 pm), Friday all day & Saturday all day, September 15th - 17th, 2022. 

Advertisements, maps, and other announcements will be provided. To be included in the announcement...

2023 Election Press Release

9/15/2022

Petitions for persons interested in running for Mayor of the Village of Mt. Zion or Village Trustee (3 seats) will be available beginning September 20, 2022.

Petitions may be obtained at Village Hall, 1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through...

Annual Macon County Emergency Alert & Notification System TEST

7/6/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 6, 2022
Contact: Jon Thomas (217-424-1002 Ext. 203) or Jodi Becker (217-424-1002 Ext. 202)

Annual Macon County Emergency Alert & Notification System TEST

On Wednesday, July 13th at 11:00 A.M., the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will be conducting...