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LiHeap Utility Assistance Expanded
11/1/2023
Need help with your utility bill or other services?
LiHeap and other services are available HERE!
Special Use Permit Public Meeting Results
11/6/2023
A Public Hearing was held at the Village Hall on Monday, November 6, 2023 for the purpose of granting special use of 256 W. Jackson St. in Greenview for construction of an AT&T cell tower. Questions that were asked by the public during the hearing included:
Water Service Line Questionnaire
8/7/2023
Are your water lines Lead, Galvanized Steel (Iron), Copper, or Plastic?
Burn Ban Lifted/No Fireworks Stay
7/10/2023
The Village of Greenview has lifted its "No Burn" policy. The "No Fireworks" policy remains in place.
Welcome Rachel Henderson, Greenview Village Clerk
7/10/2023
Rachel Henderson was sworn in as the Greenview Village Clerk at the Village Board meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023. Rachel attended Lincoln College and her professional experience is in banking. She makes her home in Greenview with her family. The Clerk will be in the office 5 days a week-Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Tree/Bush Removal
5/15/2023
Village maintenance crews will pick up and dispose of branches and limbs that have fallen or broken due to natural occurrences (storm damage). Disposal of tree limbs, branches or bushes that are intentionally cut or removed are the responsibility of the property owner. If you need assistance, please contact Village Hall.
Hydrant Flushing
4/24/2023
Our crews are continuing to flush hydrants, working from the North end of town to the South.
Ameren Tree Trimming to Affect Greenview - See the List
1/16/2023
Crews working for Ameren Illinois will be trimming trees in and around the Greenview/Sweetwater area in the near future.
Their qualified line clearance trimmers will trim trees that could interfere with electric lines running from pole to pole.
Ameren contractors are nationally recognized as professional arboricultural companies who meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
pruning standards and pruning methods endorsed by the International Society of Arborists (ISA).
Ameren Illinois will mail a notice to customers who may be affected by the distribution tree trimming work.
Alcohol Sales Extended
11/22/2022
The Village Board has voted to extend the hours of all Sunday liquor sales in the Village from 11am to 10pm. The new ordinance affects all holders of liquor licenses - Casey's, Chili Bears, and Taaper's Tap.
Water Connection Survey
11/19/2022
Greenview residents are encouraged to complete the "Cross Connect Control Survey" delivered by US Mail. To protect the safety of all Greenview water customers, the State of Illinois requires the Village to gather information on all water connections.
Please complete the survey, sign and return by December 1, 2022
Lunch Is Served at Greenview Community Center
10/22/2022
Would you consider being a volunteer to help serve lunches at the Greenview Community Center? Pick your schedule---and call Pam @ 217-415-7400.
If you'd like to eat, follow this link to see the costs and menus. What a wonderful way to stay healthy and fed! Thank you to the volunteers who make this possible in Greenview.
Pam Rouse Appointed as Trustee
10/17/2022
At the October 17th Village Board meeting, Trustees acted upon President Kevin Curry's recommendation to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Brandon Wellhausen with Pam Rouse. Rouse coordinates the Daily Bread Lunch program and brings extended experience with budgeting and administrative duties. Rouse will serve in the Trustee position until the April 2023 election. Welcome aboard, Pam!
Taya Smith Appointed to Village Board
10/3/2022
The Greenview Village Board voted on Monday, October 3, 2022, to approve the appointment of Taya Smith as a Trustee, filling a vacancy created when former Trustee Sarah Heavner resigned. Taya has been a long-standing supporter of the Village Park, and as part of her Trustee duties, immediately takes on the chairmanship of the Park, Enertainment, and Trees committee. She will receive other committee appointments at the next Village Board meeting.
Taya resides in Greenview with her husband, Kyle, and three children.
Welcome to the Board, Taya!
Sewer Update
9/13/2022
The most recent bids on a Village sewer system were deemed cost-prohibitive for residents based upon recent Census and income data. Opportunities for grants are currently being explored by the engineering company that designed a wastewater system for Greenview.