Village of Yates City, IL

12/25/2025

🎄 The Village of Yates City wishes our residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are grateful for our neighbors, families, and local businesses who make our community such a special place. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season.

12/17/2025

The Village of Yates City is happy to welcome James Record, who was sworn in as our new Chief of Police on December 10. Chief Record brings years of law enforcement and military experience, including prior service here in Yates City, along with roles in Farmington, London Mills, Fairview, and Avon, and 23 years of honorable service in the Air National Guard. We’re glad to welcome him back to our community.

Welcome back to Yates City, Chief Record!

12/11/2025

12/05/2025

Come help us celebrate! 🎉

Join us as we honor Chief Randy Benson and his retirement from the Yates City Police Department on:

📅 Wednesday, December 10
🕠 5:30-6:00 PM
📍 Yates City Community Center

Stop by to say thank you, share memories, and wish him well in retirement! 💙🚓

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Yates City!
Today we pause to appreciate our neighbors, our volunteers, our small businesses, and everyone who makes this village feel like home.
May your holiday be full of laughter, good food, and blessings. 🧡

11/27/2025

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Village Employees, we would like to thank Jeff for his years of service, dedication, and the impact he's made in our community. Enjoy your retirement!

11/20/2025

‼️ Thursday, November 20, 2025

Notice: The boil order for South Burson residents south of E Vaughn has been lifted.

💧Water is safe for drinking, cooking, and normal use.

✨️ We recommend that residents flush household plumbing by running faucets, discard ice from automatic ice makers, and allow appliances to cycle fresh water.

11/20/2025

🚨 WATER UPDATE 💧

✅ There will be NO water shut off.

✅ There is NO new boil order.

⚠️ Yesterday's boil order for South Burson is still in effect and has not been lifted.

11/19/2025

Today, Wednesday, November 19th, the Village is experiencing another water main break. At this time, we are unsure which areas will be affected by a water shutoff until the crew is on-site. Updates will be given as soon as more information is available.

Once water service is restored to any affected areas, a boil order will be in effect until further notice. We will provide an update as soon as the order is lifted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as crews work to make repairs.

11/19/2025

❗️PUBLIC NOTICE: HYDRANT FLUSHING❗️

💧The Village of Yates City will be flushing fire hydrants November 19, 20, and 21 during daytime hours.

⚠️ Residents may experience temporary discolored water, low water pressure, or harmless sediment.

🚰Please run cold water until clear and avoid doing white or light-colored laundry during these times. Water remains safe.

📞 For questions, call 309-358-1440.

11/18/2025

❗️November 18, 2025

♨️ A boil order is now in effect until further notice for residents living on S. Burson that are south of E Vaughan St.

⚠️ Please boil all water used for drinking, cooking, food preparation, and brushing teeth.

⚠️ Water is safe for bathing and handwashing.

We will provide updates as soon as the boil order is lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.