The City of Lincoln, State of Illinois, and County of Logan have partnered to redevelop Fifth Street Road west of Lincoln Parkway (Old Route 66) to the Interstate overpass. Not only will this improve the roadway itself, but was to correct water drainage along the roadway itself from neighboring developments.
Solicitors
A "solicitor" is defined as a canvasser, peddler, salesman or any other person, either as principal or agent, whether a resident of the City or not, traveling from house to house, or to any other place in the City, soliciting, taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery, or for services to be furnished or performed in the future, whether or not such individual has, carries, or exposes for sale a sample of the subject of the sale, or he or she is collecting advance payments on such sales or not; provided, that such definition shall include any person, who for himself or another, hires, leases, uses or occupies any building, structure, tent, vehicle, hotel room, apartment, shop or any other place within the City for the sole purpose of exhibiting samples and taking orders for future delivery.
Hours
Solicitors shall only operate within the City of Lincoln between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
License
Before engaging in such business in the City, a solicitor shall obtain a license for himself and for each of his associates or assistants, if any, so engaged. Any person meeting this definition that solicits on behalf of any civic, charitable, and/or nonprofit group shall not be defined as a solicitor nor be required to obtain a license for the same.
Licensed Solicitors
Below is a list of solicitors that currently possess a license to solicit in the City of Lincoln.
Company | Name |
Dates |
Yellon (formally Schwans) | Anthony Horn | 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 |
AAAmerican Environmental Pest Services | Alan Daggett | 4/29/2024 - 10/29/2024 |
IGS Energy | Shawn Meiseman | 6/26/2024 - 4/30/2025 |
Sunrun Solar | Mark Winston | 5/1/2024-4/30/2025 |
It is unlawful to solicit within the city limits without a valid license. If a solicitor comes to your door that you feel may not possess a valid license, please call the Lincoln Police Department Non-Emergency number at 217-732-2151.
Reference
Chapter 3-10 Solicitors of City Code
The Lincoln Police Department is now accepting application, until August 10, 2024, for the position of part time Crossing Guard. The position of Crossing Guard serves the citizens of Lincoln by controlling traffic and ensuring safe crossing for pedestrians at the intersection of 8th and Union Streets, near the Central Elementary and Lincoln Junior High Schools, during the school year.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be subject to a background investigation and drug testing.
The position requires the ability to work Monday through Friday from approximately 7:30 am to 8:30 am and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, during school days.
Pay is commensurate with experience from $18 - $23 per hour.
Applications can be submitted at the Lincoln Police Department, 710 5th Street in Lincoln, Illinois or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
City of Lincoln Employment Application
The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Information is available on the following sites:
Logan County Current Statistics
Memorial Health System - Includes daily statistics for MHS and a COVID-19 Risk Screening
Local Business Resources
Logan County Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Lincoln, Illinois 62656
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