City of Waterloo, IL - Government

06/13/2026

The weather has cleared, and events are still going on in downtown - - -Waterloo, Illinois The Thrive Car Show judging has just been completed, and the entertainment will start at 3 o'clock.
Also, our fine friends over at the
St. Peter and Paul Church ready to receive you at their church picnic! 🧺
Enjoy your Weekend !!!! 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 Three weeks to go! 🇺🇸

The countdown is officially on for Waterloo's Celebrate America 250! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 4 and get ready for a day filled with patriotic fun for the whole family.

🏃 2.50K Fun Run
🎉 Parade
⚔️ Living History Demonstrators
🎶 Entertainment
🐐 Family-friendly attractions
🍔 Food & refreshments
🎈 Games, face painting, balloons, and so much more!

As we count down to the big day, we'll be highlighting all the exciting attractions and sharing helpful event information right here on the event page. Be sure to follow along and invite your friends and family to join the celebration!

🇺🇸 Three weeks. One community. One unforgettable celebration of America's 250th birthday! 🎆

06/12/2026

There’s so much fun to be had in Waterloo this weekend!! 🎉🎶🌸

SS. Peter & Paul Catholic School SPPCS - Waterloo, Illinois
Monroe County IL Farmers Market
Thrive Music Festival
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Park District

06/12/2026

What a great day last Saturday at our Home Alone Program! 🏡✨

Participants learned valuable skills to help them stay safe and confident when home on their own, from handling emergencies to making smart decisions and practicing everyday responsibility. Thank you to Monroe County EMS, Waterloo Fire Department and Waterloo Illinois Police Department for helping make this program a success!

Check out some of the highlights from the day! 📸

06/12/2026

🎡🐄 38 days to go until the Monroe County Fair!

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events of the summer. From livestock shows and carnival rides to delicious fair food and family traditions, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Who's ready for fair week? 🎠🌽🍦

06/11/2026

A big thank you to AIM Designs for designing a special commemorative shirt for Waterloo's Celebrate America 250: Fun Run, Parade & Festival!! You can order now on their page, or you can purchase at the festival in downtown Waterloo on July 4th from 9am-2pm! 🇺🇸

We are working with the City of Waterloo on their 250th America shirts! You can preorder them here for pickup at our location. There will be a limited number of extras available the day of the July 4th event in downtown Waterloo.

Comment size below to order! Orders close Sunday.

Toddler sizes 2T-6T
Youth sizes XS-XL
Adult sizes S-4XL

2XL +$2, 3XL & 4XL $3

Please Venmo -Designs when ordering

06/10/2026

Update: As of 2:10pm power has been restored.

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06/10/2026

**Attention Waterloo Residents**
We are aware of the current power outage and have dispatched crews to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience.

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06/10/2026

Planned Partial Power Outage Notice – Electrical System Improvements

This is an important message from the City of Waterloo to the Residents of the East Ridge Developments.

On Tuesday, June 16th, weather permitting – there will be a planned partial power outage for required work switch electrical services to the new lines installed late last year in the East Ridge Developments. To ensure the safety of our crews, a short-term power outage is required to make these necessary upgrades. The outage will occur at approximately 8:00 a.m. and could last for 1-2 hours.

Date: Tuesday, June 16th
Time: Beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Impacted Areas: Portions of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Osterhage, and Briarcliff (The areas impacted are shown in the graphic below.)
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours