City of Bridgeport, IL

09/13/2026

🍂🎃 BRIDGEPORT FALL DECORATING CONTEST🎃🍂

It’s time to bring on the pumpkins, mums, hay bales, fall signs, and all things autumn! 🍁🏡

The City of Bridgeport is hosting a Fall Decorating Contest, and we want to see your creativity! Decorate your front door, porch, or the front of your business and send us a photo by October 5, 2026!

📸 Send your photo to:
🍁 Laci Wirth — (812) 890-7993
🍁 Jessica Simmons — (618) 912-2373

All entries will be posted on Facebook for the community to vote! Votes may also be submitted directly to Laci or Jessica.

🏆 There will be prizes for the TOP 3 winners!
📍 You must have a Bridgeport address to be eligible to win.

Help us fill Bridgeport with fall spirit! 🍂🎃🧡 We can’t wait to see everyone’s decorations!

Please SHARE and help us spread the word!

09/04/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IN BRIDGEPORT

The curved section of roadway connecting E. Chestnut Street and Corporation Street is currently closed due to road work.

Effective 9/4/26 until further notice.

Please use an alternate route.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this work is being completed.

09/04/2026

City Council Meeting Agenda for Sept 8, 2026

08/26/2026

Chestnut Street is now opened back up.

08/20/2026

BOIL ORDER LIFTED 8/20/26 9:30am

08/17/2026

BOIL ORDER IN EFFECT 8/17/26 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Those Affected: City of Bridgeport Water Customers South of Lanterman Park and South of Overhead Bridge on Kings Hill Road

08/16/2026

Update: Work is complete - Road is opened back up.

City Traffic Notice : On August 24th, weather permitting, a portion of Chestnut St. will be closed to replace a bridge. The area will start at the corner of Main St. through to Church St.

Please avoid the marked off areas at that time.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.

08/07/2026

Agenda for Regular Council Meeting 8-11-26

07/10/2026

City Council Meeting 7-14-26 Agenda

06/24/2026

See you THIS weekend! 🎆

Bridgeport Fireworks Event to be held on June 27th