City of Carmi, Illinois

06/04/2026

After a busy May during which we couldn’t get our schedules to align, we’re back in June for First Thursdays with Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback and we have a lot to catch up on. In this episode, we’ll go further in depth with the city’s […]

06/03/2026

Carmi water customers in the Colony West and Pontica Lake area may notice a small reduction in water pressure due to water tower repairs. (6/3/2026)

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06/03/2026

The Burrell Street Railroad Crossing will be closed for the next hour due to maintenance. (6/3/2026, 11:03am)

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06/03/2026

Utility bills are due by 3pm on Monday, June 15, 2026, without late penalty.

Shut off for non payment of utility bills is June 24, 2026.

As a friendly reminder, we accept cash, check and money orders. Our upper and lower lobbies are open 7am-3pm, Monday - Friday. We also have 24 hour drop boxes located in front of and behind the building.

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06/01/2026

The City of Carmi is seeking a Substitute Animal Control Officer.
Applicants must be able to:

🐾 Work when the Animal Control Officer is unavailable during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, excluding holidays) and report to the Animal Control Officer

🐾 Follow and enforce City Ordinances regulating the control of canines within the City of Carmi

🐾 Clean the City Pound when on duty

🐾 Care for dogs held in the City Pound, including but not limited to feeding and watering daily, when on duty and transporting for veterinary care when needed

🐾 Applicants, when on duty, should be available to respond to call between the hours of 7am-3pm Monday- Friday, excluding holidays.

🐾 Applicants are expected to answer calls after hours from dispatch only regarding bites and other potential emergency situations or police needing assistance. All vet visits, adoptions and rescue transports will be handled during regular hours.

Living within or near the City of Carmi is preferred. This is a position that pays per day of coverage.

Applicants shall fill out an application, available at cityofcarmi.org/application, and return to the City of Carmi, 225 E Main Street, Carmi, IL 62821. Applications are open until filled.

The City of Carmi is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on hiring practices, including the City’s nepotism policy, please visit cityofcarmi.org/application.