City of Staunton, IL

02/25/2026

🚧🛑⚠️ Please support our Staunton Main Street businesses during the construction on Main Street!

02/12/2026

*UPDATE ON CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS*

The City of Staunton will begin work on the Main Street resurfacing project on Monday, February 23. The first phase of the project will begin at the intersection of Main and Elm Streets and proceed east on Main to Laurel Street. This phase of the project will most likely continue until the end of April, and at that time, future phases will begin. Please note that all businesses in the construction area will be open during this time. Detour signs will be posted and the City asks that you please observe them during the duration of the project. Questions regarding this project can be directed to Mayor Craig Neuhaus (618-580-4791) and Alderman Terry Tipler (618-781-1638).

Regarding the North Street Bridge Replacement Project, due to unforeseen circumstances, the completion of the project has been delayed until the end of March. The City apologizes for any inconveniences this has caused, but we thank you for your understanding.

01/20/2026

Please read below for Illinois Traffic Codes:

Illinois State Law Regarding Parking and Expired Registration
(625 ILCS 5/11-1304) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1304)
Sec. 11-1304. Additional parking regulations. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.
(b) Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder.

(625 ILCS 5/11-1304.5)
Sec. 11-1304.5. Parking of vehicle with expired registration. No person may stop, park, or leave standing upon a public street, highway, or roadway a vehicle upon which is displayed an Illinois registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates or registration sticker or digital registration sticker after the termination of the registration period, except as provided for in subsection (b) of Section 3-701 of this Code, for which the registration plate or plates or digital registration plate or plates or registration sticker or digital registration sticker was issued or after the expiration date set under Section 3-414 or 3-414.1 of this Code.

01/16/2026

Please see the attached informational article on E-Bikes.

01/15/2026

The City of Staunton is accepting Housing Rehabilitation Applications

Applications can be picked up at the City Clerk's Office located at 101 W. Pearl St., Staunton, IL 62088 during normal business hours which are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or you can contact Terry Tipler at 618-781-1638.

Thank you!

12/30/2025

12/10/2025

City of Staunton Residents,

Huston Street is now back open going north to North Street. North Street remains closed from Huston Street to Franklin Street.

Deneen Street is open to local traffic only from Miller Drive to North Street.

Franklin Street is open to local traffic from Miller Drive to North Street.

Thank you for your understanding!

12/04/2025

Public Meeting on Energy Transition Community Grant Projects

Monday, December 8 • 5:30 p.m. • Ralph & Josephine Oltmann Community Center

The City of Staunton will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ralph & Josephine Oltmann Community Center to share information about regional applications to the Illinois Energy Transition Community Grant (ETCG) Program. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn about the program, and offer input on project priorities.

Through the ETCG Program, the State of Illinois supports communities navigating the energy transition by investing in infrastructure, public facilities, safety services, community spaces, and local economic recovery.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded Staunton and its partners $412,418.90. Staunton is the lead applicant, working with Staunton Township, Staunton CUSD #6, Staunton Fire Protection District, Staunton Area Ambulance Service, and the Staunton Public Library.

Partners are preparing coordinated proposals that may include infrastructure repairs, equipment upgrades, career and technical education improvements, building renovations, library modernization, and emergency services equipment. These projects aim to strengthen public facilities, enhance safety, and support long-term community resilience.

All residents are welcome. Public input at this meeting will help shape the final proposals submitted to the State of Illinois.

11/20/2025

The City of Staunton is seeking bids for the demolition & salvage of 110 E Main Street.

If Interested, please call Mike Kuethe at 618-797-8366.

11/20/2025

Thank you to Audrey Podwojski, a cadette Girl Scout for her addition of a micro pantry at the water tower park. She is working on her silver award project.


Thank you Audrey!