Village of New Baden IL

06/09/2026

🍬June Jamboree Parade 🍬
Saturday June 20

🍬Last call for parade float entries!!!

-Any Age Sport Teams
-Committees
-Businesses

🍬Deadline to register is 6-10-26 @ midnight!

🍬We’re up to 30 floats…which is awesome for such short notice! Go NB!

🍬Free entry!!

🍬Email: [email protected]

06/08/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER 🚔

The Village of New Baden Police Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer.

💰 Starting Base Wage: $32.15 per hour
(Based on 2,184 hours annually)

Benefits Include:
✅ IMRF Pension
✅ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Single Coverage: $82.39/month
• Family Coverage: $231.54/month
✅ $50,000 Life Insurance (Village Paid)
✅ Longevity Pay Increases After 1 Year
✅ Holiday & Overtime Compensation
✅ Night Shift Differential ($0.20/hour)
✅ Vacation Time
• 60 Hours Upon Hire
• 120 Hours After 2 Years
✅ Sick Leave (120 Hours Annually, Prorated)
✅ Personal Time (24 Hours Annually, Prorated)
✅ $750 Annual Clothing/Duty Allowance

Department Highlights:
🚓 DEA Task Force Officers
🐕 Two K-9 Officers
🏢 Newly Constructed Police Department
🎯 New Range & K-9 Training Facility
🚔 Take-Home Vehicle Program (within 2.5 miles of the Police Department)
👮 Secondary Employment Permitted with Chief's Approval

📍 Residency Requirement: Must reside within 30 miles of the Police Department.

Interested candidates may obtain an employment application at www.NewBadenIL.com under the Document Center or contact [email protected] for additional information.

Join a growing department committed to professionalism, community service, and public safety.

05/30/2026

5/30/26 245pm UPDATE: procession is approx 25 minutes out from New Baden.

The Village of New Baden would like to share the arrangements and procession details for New Baden Police Officer Dave Jordan on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home in Belleville, followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm officiated by Msgr. William McGhee. The service is expected to last 30-45 minutes. 

Following the service, a procession will travel to New Baden Village Park for final prayers. The procession route will travel Illinois 159 to the Belleville Square, down East Main Street to Carlyle Avenue, then State Route 161 into New Baden and to the the Village Park (1103 E Hanover St).

Volunteers will be onsite to assist with parking.

At the park, police vehicles will surround the gazebo while family, friends and fellow officers gather for final prayers. Officer Dave Jordan’s Last Call 10-42 will be broadcast over the radio.

We thank everyone for the continued thoughts, prayers, and support during this difficult time.

View David Jordan's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
https://rennerfh.secure.tributecenteronline.com/obituaries/David-Jordan?obId=48465523

05/27/2026

Spread the call for help please.
HERO DOWN FLAGS UP
NEW BADEN, IL POLICE OFFICER DAVID P JORDAN

The Flagman’s Mission Continues needs help from the community of
NEW BADEN ILLINOIS
and surrounding communities to create a memorial of flags:
on: Thursday May 28th, 2026 and Sunday May 31st, 2026

Up to 600 (3 x 5 flags on 10-foot poles) to show respect to a fallen hero. If you can carry 5-lbs and walk you can help!
Should be able to accomplish this in about 3 hours with enough help

>If you are running a little late please still come and help.

SET-UP
Date: May 28th 2026 Thursday
Time:4pm central time
Location:New Baden Village Park
Veterans Memorial Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
United States

TAKE DOWN:
Date: May 31st,2026 Sunday
Time: 2pm central time
Location:. New Baden Village Park
Veterans Memorial Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
United States

NOTES:
• We will need approximately 8 clean empty pickup trucks (no trailers please) to transport some flags.
• We will be bringing 600 flags, needed equipment and provide instructions for setting up and taking down flags.
• Recommend wear gloves and walking shoes. Your own beverages, hydrate.
• Youth groups, children (prefer over the age of 11) are encouraged to help.
• There is no commitment or sign up, just show up either or both days if you can. We need just as many people to take down the flags as we need to set them up.

Any questions please call or text us at 618-409-0323.
Missions additional information:

Visitation: Friends may visit from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, 120 north Illinois street Belleville, IL

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, 120 north Illinois street Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.

-Procession to follow to the New Baden Village Park, New Baden, IL, for final prayers.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

The Village of New Baden is proud to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of the New Municipal Building located at:

📍 1214 E. Cedar St, New Baden, Illinois

The new facility will serve as the home of:
• New Baden Village Hall
• New Baden Police Department
• Lookingglass Emergency Services District

🏡 OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 31 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Come tour the new facility, meet your local departments, and see what’s new!

✂️ RIBBON CUTTING & DEDICATION CEREMONY
Monday, June 1 at 6:00 PM

Join us as we officially open the doors to this exciting new chapter for our community.

We look forward to celebrating with you as we continue Building for today. Investing in tomorrow. Proud to serve our community. 🇺🇸

05/10/2026

🚨 VILLAGE HALL IS MOVING! 🚨

Village Hall will be CLOSED:
📅 Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13

During this time, Village staff will be moving to the NEW Municipal Building.

📬 A drop box will remain available on the west side of the current Village Hall building during the closure.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this transition!

✅ Village Hall will REOPEN at 8:30AM on Thursday, May 14 at our NEW location:

📍 1214 E Cedar St, New Baden, IL

🕣 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM

📞 618-588-3813

📬 A drop box is also available at the entrance of the new building.

We look forward to welcoming residents to the new Municipal Building! 🎉

Stay tuned for details on the Open House!!

05/07/2026

Village Hall still has some trees available. Call or stop by before 4pm on Friday, May 8.
618-588-3813

🌳 Village of New Baden Celebrates Arbor Day! 🌳
Join us for New Baden’s First Annual Tree Giveaway!

We’re excited to offer:
🌱 50 bare root trees (12") available
🌳 Tree varieties: River Birch, Pin Oak & Pecan

Important Details:
✔️ Limit one (1) tree per household
✔️ Must reside within New Baden Village limits

📞 Call Village Hall starting April 24 to request your tree:
618-588-3813

Let’s grow something great together, one tree at a time 🌿

05/02/2026

Plenty of dumpster space!
Gates open until 2pm!!

05/01/2026

Tomorrow!
Annual Spring Clean-up Day!
Gates open at 8am.

The official mailing is going to the post office today!
These annual events are a joint effort between the Village of New Baden and the New Baden Chamber of Commerce.
Village Wide Yard Sale: Saturday, April 25
Village Spring Clean-up: Saturday, May 2
Register your yard sale here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKp16FiVSJZk7qwmFjb7ya2JE0fJqOIm61WPUaTRUzCBNYVA/viewform (Thank you New Baden Jaycees for setting up the registration!)