City of Mount Carroll Illinois

City of Mount Carroll Illinois Mt Carroll is the county seat of Carroll County Illinois, in the northwest corner of the state. We are approximately 10 miles from the Mississippi River.

Mount Carroll is the county seat of Carroll County Illinois, in the northwest corner of the state. Located approximately 10 miles from the Mississippi River, the town was chosen to be county seat because of a grain mill built in a bend of the scenic Wakarusa River. As one of the few communities in the county that has managed to maintain most of its historic architecture, the Downtown Historic Dist

rict looks similar today as it looked 50 years ago; the brick streets lend our community the look, feel, and appeal of towns that are increasingly difficult to find as life moves away from Main Street to interstate by-passes. Over the past few several years, Mount Carroll has grown into a town that attracts residents who are not only farmers, retired folk and families with children, but musicians, artists, and artisans who earn a living from the things they create; long known as a summer stop-off for antique hunters, Mount Carroll also offers the quality arts and crafts of local artists and artisans who have settled in the area because of its scenic beauty and eclectic appeal. In recent years, the venues for live local music have become a stopping point not only for talented local and regional musicians, but also for musicians from as far flung as Nashville, Tennessee. Mount Carroll has also long been the home of Timber Lake Playhouse, the region’s only Professional Summer Theatre. And if you want to spend a night or two, there’s local lodging with all the care and character you won’t find in typical chain hotels and motels. If a comfortable bed for the night is too fancy for your tastes, or if you have a camper, there are camping grounds vailable not far from town. If haunted houses and ghost stories are more to your liking, Mount Carroll is home to the only year-round continually run haunted houses in the region, Raven’s Grin. Depending on the night, you can bowl a few frames at the Mount Carroll Bowling Center, take in some live music at Charlie’s and find some fine food and interesting people in between. And if all you want is a good cup of coffee, stop by Brick Street Coffee, located in the Main Street Market (also called the Kraft Building). You can also stop by the Welcome Center – which is also conveniently located in the Kraft Building – for up to date information on the goings on about town. IL-78, a major north to south artery, runs through Mount Carroll, and often people stop on their way to Galena and are pleasantly surprised at what they find. We are near IL-64/US 52, which will take you east to Dixon and Freeport or west to the Mississippi River. Centrally located but also off the beaten path, Mount Carroll embodies the kind of small town charm that draws people in when urban landscapes get to be too loud, too gray, too bound up, and too busy.

Public Notice from the Mount Carroll Chief of Police:
04/21/2026

Public Notice from the Mount Carroll Chief of Police:

04/17/2026
We are all set up at the Mt. Carroll Expo at the Davis Community Center from 4pm to 6pm!
04/16/2026

We are all set up at the Mt. Carroll Expo at the Davis Community Center from 4pm to 6pm!

City Hall will be closing at 3pm today. We will be setting up to attend the Mt. Carroll Expo at the Davis Community Cent...
04/16/2026

City Hall will be closing at 3pm today. We will be setting up to attend the Mt. Carroll Expo at the Davis Community Center!

We have some fun items to give away!

Stop in from 4pm to 6pm to learn more about our City Parks, Mt. Carroll Swimming Pool, Police Department, Emergency Notifications, Seasonal Employment and Volunteering.

04/16/2026

Route 84 north of Savanna remains closed. IDOT is on scene working to get the roadway back open. There were no injuries reported.

04/14/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for Carroll County, in effect until 10 p.m. Stay alert through the remainder of the day and this evening as there is a chance of severe storms.

04/14/2026

🏙️✨ Get to Know Your Community — Mt. Carroll Expo is THIS THURSDAY!
Mark your calendars! The Mt. Carroll Expo is just days away and you won’t want to miss it!
📅 April 16, 2026
🕓 4pm – 6pm
📍 Davis Community Center | 631 S. East Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
This FREE event is your chance to connect with the businesses, organizations, and people that make Mt. Carroll such a special place to live. Come meet representatives from dozens of local groups, including:
🔥 Mt. Carroll Fire & Police Departments
🌾 Carroll County Farm Bureau & Jo Carroll Co-Op
❤️ Lutheran Social Services, Health Care Plus & B.E.S.T.
🎭 Timberlake Playhouse & Riverview
🍬 Jen’s Sweet Addictions & Nuuva Amelia
⭐️Mount Carroll Community Foundation
📚 Kinder Mind, I.D.E.S. & so many more!
Pick up literature, chat with new friends, check out free samples, and sign up to win cool stuff! 🎉
There will even be a Fire Truck on site, plus SWAG and sweet treat samples!
Sponsored by the City of Mt. Carroll & Davis Community Center. See you there! 💙

Residents have been experiencing discoloration in their water due to the significant water main break on Sunday evening....
04/14/2026

Residents have been experiencing discoloration in their water due to the significant water main break on Sunday evening.

An 8in pipe burst on Market Street, but thankfully our Public Works department was able to quickly address the leak before it drained the water tower.

Rust can accumulate in pipes and during a water main break this rust gets stirred up and causes discoloration. Boil orders are issued to the areas that lost pressure due to the main break.

Residents are encouraged to take the following steps any time they experience discoloration:
1. Run a faucet, preferably outside spigot or utility sink, using the cold water until the water runs clear.
2. If the water remains discolored, clean the screen on the faucet and repeat step 1.
3. If the water still remains discolored, contact City Hall at (815) 244-4424.

Residents that are experiencing consistent discoloration should contact City Hall or a licensed plumber for further evaluation.

We understand your concerns and appreciate your patience during these events.

Address

302 N Main Street
Mount Carroll, IL
61053

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18152444424

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