City of Chester, Illinois Mayor's Office

City of Chester, Illinois Mayor's Office Chester, Illinois, the home of Popeye the Sailor and proud port on the Mighty Mississippi River.

05/07/2026
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05/05/2026

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The Outdoor Warning Siren test for today has been canceled due to inclement weather.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  The intersection of State St. and Lincoln Blvd will be closed on Monday, May 4th due to a new water m...
05/01/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The intersection of State St. and Lincoln Blvd will be closed on Monday, May 4th due to a new water main installation. We do not have a specific time frame for this project. Thank you for your patience!

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The City of Chester (IL) website is designed to improve our communication with the citizens of Chester,IL and surrounding areas. The Citizens may learn about Recreation events in the community, Pay a Bill, access information about the Fire and Police Departments, stay up to date on Community Calenda...

04/09/2026
04/07/2026

Please be advised, the Chester Grade School water tower will be taken out of service for a routine inspection in the next couple of weeks. Temporary potable water tanks are being placed in different areas of town to stabilize the water pressure throughout the system while the tower is being taken out of service. This WILL NOT effect your water quality or quantity.

03/04/2026

UPDATE: The Gas Department is currently out relighting pilot lights for those affected by the recent leak. Please contact City Hall @ 826-2326 if your Natural Gas is still out.

01/28/2026

The Food Pantry is in need of egg cartons. If you are able to donate, there is a plastic container with a lid and a sign designating "egg cartons" placed in front of the pavilion at the Food Pantry in Koeneman Acres. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

01/23/2026

NOTICE!! With the upcoming Winter Storm, plow trucks will need access to all marked "Emergency Routes". Please do not park along these streets during the storm.

01/13/2026

NOTICE!! You may notice workers from the Meter Company in our around your meter pits, this is a continuation of the recent updates to our meter system. This should take the next couple of days to complete.
Please note, this will NOT affect your usage/reading for your bill. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Address

1330 Swanwick Street
Chester, IL
62233

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16188265114

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