Fifth Street Road Project

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.

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Welcome to Lincoln, Illinois. We're a picturesque community steeped in history and focused on the future. We welcome you to virtually tour our vibrant community and learn more about our rich history and the opportunities for business, recreation, and quality living which our residents and visitors have grown to love.

Lincoln is centrally located in Illinois along the famed Route 66 offering convenient travel time to major American urban centers. Over one million people live within an hour's drive of Lincoln. Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Springfield, Decatur, and Champaign-Urbana are within 60 miles, and we're midway between Chicago and St. Louis.

Lincoln is also the only city in the world named for and christened by Abraham Lincoln before he became President. We like to think we recognize greatness long before others! We're home to a number of historic sites and events associated with our presidential namesake including the brand new Lincoln College Heritage Museum and the Postville Courthouse.

Lincoln boasts quality schooling and is home to three colleges: Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College.

Whether visiting for the day or staying for a lifetime, come see all that Lincoln has to offer!
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- SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/19/2023
- AUGUST 21, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/19/2023
- AUGUST 15, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 09/06/2023
- AUGUST 14, 2023 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING 09/06/2023
- AUGUST 7 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/06/2023
- JULY 25, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 09/06/2023
- JULY 25, 2023 SPECIAL VOTING MEETING 09/06/2023
- JULY 25, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FY 2023-2024 09/06/2023
- JULY 17, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 09/06/2023
- JULY 11, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 09/06/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE UNION STREET PUMP STATION

Details: Created: 15 July 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE UNION STREET PUMP STATION

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Details: Created: 13 March 2020

UPDATE 5/15: Letter from Mayor-City of Lincoln

UPDATE 3/31: The Landscape Waste Facility will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The hours will be 8am-3:50pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

We ask that everyone follow the social distancing guidelines, set in place by Governor Pritzker, while disposing of their landscape waste and that no one go beyond the barricades set in place for the attendant’s safety. The attendant will record name and license plates number.

UPDATE 3/27: The City of Lincoln is aware of the concern COVID-19 presents. The City of Lincoln takes the emergency declaration issued by the Governor concerning the virus seriously with the stay away order in place and desires to limit exposure. Therefore the upcoming Committee of the Whole scheduled for Tuesday, March, 31, 2020 has been canceled. The next meeting will be a Public Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm followed immediately by the Regular City Council Meeting.

Business Resources related to COVID-19 If you have questions about an event, procedures for your business, or questions relating to any of the Governor's Executive Orders, please contact the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

UPDATE 3/25: Lincoln Landscaped Waste Facility on Broadwell Dr is currently closed until further notice.

UPDATE 3/16: City Hall is now closed to foot traffic, you may utilize phone at 217-735-2815 or 217-732-2144. City Council will have their meeting tonight at 7:00 PM. Although we are not restricting attendance we are strongly discouraging attendance if necessary. You may watch the broadcast on Channel 5 Comcast or our YouTube channel.

In regards to sewer payments:

Form of payment can be dropped in one of the two drop boxes in front of city hall or in parking lot across from the park on Kickapoo street. Payments can be made in the form of check, money order or cashier’s check.

NO CASH!!

Area Trash Announcement

In order to protect our employees and the public, we ask that you DO NOT enter any City facility during this time if you have the following active symptoms:

Fever
Cough/Sneezing Cold Symptoms
Difficulty Breathing

In order to keep our facilities free of COVID-19 we ask that you abide by this. Anyone with "active" signs of this virus should stay home, avoid contact with the public, and Call their Doctor as soon as possible.

Please utilize any drop off boxes, US Mail, or telephone for general business and limit public appearance as a last resort as we are following the IDPH and CDC mitigation strategy at this time.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Urban Coyote Presence

Details: Created: 19 March 2020

In the recent months there have been concerns raised with the sporadic sightings of coyotes within the city limits. Contacts have been made with the USDA Wildlife Services as well as the State of Illinois DNR for consultation and direction. The sightings have been categorized as just that, “sightings” or “observations”.

Toilet Paper Shortage

Details: Created: 17 March 2020

Due to the shortage of toilet paper that has developed during the Coronavirus pandemic, we would like to remind the residents of the City of Lincoln that flushing items other than toilet paper or human waste may damage your home’s lateral or the City sewer. If you choose to flush items other than toilet paper or human waste to the City’s sewer system, you may cause a back-up within your home. Per City ordinance 7-7-4-5, the homeowner will incur all costs due to events of this nature.

Authority: Andrew Bowns
Lincoln Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager