Eliza Township

03/23/2026

ANNUAL
TOWN MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Eliza in the County of Mercer and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on

TUESDAY APRIL 14th, 2026
being the second Tuesday of said month
at 6:30 PM at the Eliza Community Center in Darla’s Room.

For the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following to transfer money from General Township fund to Road & Bridge Fund.

Dated March 21, 2026
Eliza Township Clerk
Tamala Parchert

03/10/2026

Eliza Township Clean Up Days

Supervisor: Teresa Schell
Highway Commissioner: Jon Elliott

To: Residents of Eliza Township

Subject: Spring Township Cleanup Days -

Friday April 10, 2026 8am-3pm
Saturday April 11, 2026 8am-11am

Eliza Township Board invites Eliza Township Residents to participate in Spring Cleanup Days. We have arranged for a large dumpster to be placed at the Eliza Township Community Center on April 10th and 11th for township residents to use free of charge to dispose of any acceptable materials during supervised hours.

The list of acceptable wastes would include:

Over stuffed furniture, mattresses, bedsprings, furniture, bicycles, car parts (rims, fenders), broken toys, kid's pools, old windows, used appliances (TV's, refrigerators, stove, air conditioners), etc. BE SURE TO EMPTY ALL FOOD WASTES FROM WHITE GOODS (FREEZERS & REFRIGERATORS).

The list of unacceptable wastes would include:

Insecticides, gasoline, chemicals, cleaning products, used motor oil, solvents, antifreeze, aerosol products, explosives, propane tanks, batteries, tires, yard waste (all IEPA landfill banned items) and household garbage (food wastes).

NOTICE: FREE DISPOSAL! For ALL WHITE GOOD UNITS (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, washers, dryers, microwaves, etc.).

All metal items will be collected for recycling and not go in the dumpster to the landfill (bicycles, exercise equipment, pots, pans, aluminum window frames, etc.).

Special Notice of New Services - separate collection Truck will be available for:
FREE Household paints: both late and oil based (stains).
DO NOT MIX PAINTS. Sorry, No solvents or thinners, JUST PAINT!

FREE Household electronics to be recycled: all computer systems, all cordless appliances, blenders, boom boxes, DVD players, food processors, fax machines, printers, radios, scanners, etc. INCLUDING TV's and Monitors.

PLEASE KEEP PAINT AND ELECTRONICS SEPARATE FROM REGULAR TRASH!

If you have any questions regarding this collection please call Aaron (309)331-4782 or Teresa (563) 260-3255.

Have a small load? Contact your neighbor and split a truckload.

03/03/2026

🥞🔥 No plans Saturday night? We’ve got supper covered!

Join us at the Eliza Community Center for the Eliza Lions Club Pancake & Sausage Dinner
📅 March 7
🕓 4–7 PM

Come hungry and enjoy fluffy pancakes, locally raised sausage, and great small-town conversation. Dinner is by donation!

✨ Plus:
• Lions whisks & push brooms for sale
• BIG bake sale
• Raffle prize

Bring a friend and come support your local Lions Club — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

02/12/2026

🚒🔥 Mark Your Calendars! 🔥🚒

The Eliza Fire Department’s Annual Firemen’s Soup Supper is coming up on February 21st from 4:00–7:00 PM!

Come hungry and join us for dine-in or drive-through — whichever works best for you! 🥣

Raffle tickets will also be available, so don’t miss your chance to win one of three great prizes!

Best of all, every dollar raised goes directly back to our fire department to help purchase new tools and supplies and keep the rigs stocked and ready — ensuring the safety of our firefighters and our community.

They show up for us when it matters most. Let’s pack the house (or the drive-through!) and show up for them! ❤️🚒

02/12/2026

Next Township Meeting is March 9th at 7pm in Darla’s Room!

12/11/2025

Notice:
Monthly Eliza Township Meeting will be held on the 2nd Tuesday for January and February at 7pm in Darla’s Room.

12/11/2025

Update: Order form is attached!!

Dear Eliza Community Members,

The Eliza Board of Managers is excited to announce a new opportunity to be part of the improvements happening to the Eliza Community Center. As many of you know, lots of updates have been happening at the community center, and our next project will be landscaping in front of the building, which will include a beautiful paver garden to the left of the front doors.

These personalized stones can be a memorial, a sponsor stone, a way to represent your family or business, or you may choose to purchase multiple stones to honor several individuals or causes.

We are offering two engraving options:
• 8” x 8” engraved stone – $125
• 8” x 4” engraved stone – $75

The engraved stones will be available for purchase throughout the upcoming year, giving everyone ample time to participate. Our goal is to complete the full paver garden project in the fall of 2026, creating a permanent and meaningful addition to our community center grounds.

Your support will help bring this landscaping project to life and create a welcoming, lasting feature that reflects the heart of our community.

If you are interested in purchasing a stone or would like more information, please contact us and we will be happy to provide the order form and details.

Thank you for helping us continue to grow and beautify the Eliza Community Center. We truly appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Eliza Board of Managers

Melanie Cox-Lagerstrom
Tamala Parchert
Matt Parchert

[email protected]

Eliza Community Center Paver Garden Project Be a Part of Our Community’s Growth! The Eliza Board of Managers is excited to announce a new opportunity to participate in the continued improvements at the Eliza Community Center. Many updates have already taken place, and our next major project is...

12/04/2025

Dear Eliza Community Members,

The Eliza Board of Managers is excited to announce a new opportunity to be part of the improvements happening to the Eliza Community Center. As many of you know, lots of updates have been happening at the community center, and our next project will be landscaping in front of the building, which will include a beautiful paver garden to the left of the front doors.

These personalized stones can be a memorial, a sponsor stone, a way to represent your family or business, or you may choose to purchase multiple stones to honor several individuals or causes.

We are offering two engraving options:
• 8” x 8” engraved stone – $125
• 8” x 4” engraved stone – $75

The engraved stones will be available for purchase throughout the upcoming year, giving everyone ample time to participate. Our goal is to complete the full paver garden project in the fall of 2026, creating a permanent and meaningful addition to our community center grounds.

Your support will help bring this landscaping project to life and create a welcoming, lasting feature that reflects the heart of our community.

If you are interested in purchasing a stone or would like more information, please contact us and we will be happy to provide the order form and details.

Thank you for helping us continue to grow and beautify the Eliza Community Center. We truly appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Eliza Board of Managers

Melanie Cox-Lagerstrom
Tamala Parchert
Matt Parchert

[email protected]

10/21/2025

🇺🇸 The Tunnel to Towers Mobile Exhibit is coming to Aledo! 🇺🇸

The caravan will roll into Aledo around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

The exhibit will be open to the public Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — come out, show your support, and honor the heroes this powerful exhibit represents. Let’s give the Tunnel to Towers team a true Mercer County welcome! ❤️🤍💙

10/20/2025

You won’t want to miss this!!

Here are the upcoming events for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit coming to Mercer County! Join us for an unforgettable week!❤️🤍💙

See our page for more event details... Mercer County Never Forget 9/11 Exhibit