City of Litchfield, IL

09/08/2026

September 8, 2026 3:00 PM

Road Closure Notice for Thursday, 9-10-26

Kirkham Street will be closed between N. Jefferson Street and N. Madison Street on September 10, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. due to material unloading and crane operations.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this work is done.

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Oil and Chip Update: September 2, 2026

09/01/2026

Oil and Chip Update: September 1, 2026

08/25/2026

BRUSH PICK-UP - Fall 2026

Brush pick-up, a service to our citizens, will be offered by the City the week of October 26th weather permitting. Pick-up will begin in Ward 1 on Monday, October 26th and progress through each of the four wards accordingly. The Staff will make a single pass on each street. Once they pass, the staff will not come back.

Please have your brush out at the boulevard by 7:00 AM, Monday, October 26th. Brush may not be placed at the boulevard before October 19th for pick-up as it will be subject to a code violation and a citation. Violators may be cited.

Yard waste, big logs, whole trees, limbs, or any trees/limbs cut down by a contractor will not be picked up.

Residents may also drop off their brush at the City burn area; it is open 24/7.

For questions or clarifications on Brush Pick-up, please call 217-324-5253.

08/25/2026

Fall Clean Up 2026

The City of Litchfield will offer Fall Clean-Up the week of October 5th.

Pick-up will begin in Ward 1 and continue through each of the additional wards accordingly. Residents are asked to have their items at the boulevard by 7:00 am on Monday, October 5th.

Appliances will be picked up once staff has completed the rotation through all four wards.

NO BUILDING MATERIALS, TIRES, BRUSH, RAILROAD TIES, PAINT, HOUSEHOLD TRASH, CARDBOARD OR ELECTRONICS will be taken.

Items should be placed in a central location; disposable containers should be used and must weigh less than 70 pounds. If trash cans are used, they will be disposed of. Items may be no larger than a household couch or mattress.

Staff will not pick up torn down structures, fire damaged structures or out of town trash. Crews will make only one pass on each street.

All items left on the boulevard that are not eligible for pick-up are a code violation and may be subject to a citation. Items may not be placed on the boulevard before September 28th as it is a code violation.

Residents are encouraged to use their regular trash service to dispose of unwanted items other than larger ones. Most items put out for clean-up can be handled by your regular trash pick-up service provider.

The City appreciates the cooperation of the citizens to abide by these guidelines. For questions or clarifications, please call 217-324-5253.

08/25/2026

📢 Interested in Serving Your Community?

Packets for the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election are now available for pickup!

The following positions will be on the ballot:

🏛️ City Clerk — 1 position, 2-year unexpired term

🏛️ Alderperson, Ward 1 — 1 position, 4-year term

🏛️ Alderperson, Ward 2 — 1 position, 4-year term

🏛️ Alderperson, Ward 3 — 1 position, 4-year term

🏛️ Alderperson, Ward 4 — 1 position, 4-year term

🏛️ Alderperson, Ward 4 — 1 position, 2-year unexpired term

📍 Candidate packets can be picked up at City Hall, 120 E. Ryder.

📅 First Day to File: Monday, November 16, 2026
⏰ Filing Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2026

Petitions must be turned in to City Hall.

Questions? Contact City Hall at 217-324-8151.

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

Below is a list of the streets due to be oiled beginning September 1-3, weather permitting.
Orange - September 1
Green - September 2
Blue - September 3
Please review and plan accordingly, if your street is on this list.

07/24/2026

ROAD CLOSURE scheduled for all day on Monday, July 27. Work on a culvert replacement will begin about 8 a.m. on Yaeger Lake Trail at Lindenwood Drive. Use Roberson Road to Beach House Road and Park Road to detour.