City of Benton, IL

09/16/2026

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09/14/2026

Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, September 14, 2026

09/14/2026

Here's a fun little contest for all of you pumpkin decorators. Stephanie has not only created a free pet supply library, but she is now creating fun community activities to bring attention to her project as well. If you are interested, please see her post attached. 🎃🐕🐈‍⬛

🎃🐾 Paws & Pumpkins! 🐾🎃

I’m so excited to share a little fall fun for local pets and their people! 💕🍂

Starting September 21, I’ll have a limited number of small pumpkins perfect for decorating available for participants, while supplies last! You don’t have to live in Benton to join in. Everyone is welcome!

You can pick up your pumpkin at Bond Street in Benton. I’ll have the pumpkins set out next to the Pink Paw Library in an easy-to-find spot! Take your pumpkin home, decorate it however you’d like, and get a photo of your pet with their pumpkin!

✨ How to participate:
• Pick up a FREE pumpkin beginning September 21, while supplies last.
• Decorate your pumpkin however you’d like. There’s no specific theme or style required!
• Take a photo of your pet with their decorated pumpkin.
• Send your photo to the Pink Paw Library page by October 11 to enter.

❤️ Voting:
Voting will take place October 12–14. The pet photo with the MOST LIKES will be the winner!

🏆 Winner:
The winner will be announced on October 16.

🎁 The winning pet will receive a personalized prize basket! I’ll reach out to the winner for a few details about their pet, such as their name, age, and size, so I can make the basket extra special for them. 🐾💕

When the prize basket is picked up, I’d also love to take a photo of the winning pet with their basket to celebrate! You’re welcome to be in the photo too!

I can’t wait to see all of the creative pumpkins and adorable pets!

I’d love for you and your furry friend to join in! Come pick up a pumpkin, get creative, and enjoy a little fall fun together. 💗🎃🐾

09/12/2026

09/09/2026

What’s up Wednesday!

09/09/2026

Boil Order for N Madison and N Commercial has been lifted. Effective 9/9/2026.

09/04/2026

*** BOIL ORDER LIFTED ***
9/9/2026

There will be a boil water order on N Madison and N Commercial St from E Main St to Joplin St due to a main break on N Madison Street in the 300 block. This will include the small blocks of side streets in between. See map attached below to see affected areas. Effective 9/4/2026

09/04/2026

A message from Republic Services: Due to the continued high temperatures, trash collection will start an hour earlier than usual next week. Let us know if you have any questions. We sincerely appreciate your understanding – and flexibility.

09/02/2026

Per Public Works: All cars need to be removed from Crisp St to Washington St., Commercial to Grand St. for roadwork. This includes Buchanan and Madison Streets. All the roads in green will have work done today. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.