Recent News

Going Solar? Get a Permit First!

1/21/2025

Get a permit before work begins!

It is the responsibility of homeowners and landowners to apply for and receive building permits from the Zoning Department before construction begins.

Construction includes the addition of solar panels to a property.

Check with Village Hall before allowing any work...

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Leaf Collection & Burning Info

11/9/2024

Help keep your Village drains clear and prevent street flooding!

Greenview s Maintenance Team will pick up properly bagged leaves & grass clippings each week.

Its EASY:

• Leaves, clippings MUST be in PAPER lawn bags (No plastic)
• Place bags near the street/sidewalk - NOT IN THE STREET 
• Call...

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Greenview Ordinances

11/8/2024

Don't guess- stay in compliance by accessing Greenview's ordinances on one site: 

https://thevillageofgreenview.com/ordinances

Check out the USER'S GUIDE to learn how to search and keep track of changes in the code. 

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New Solicitor Rules and Directory

11/8/2024

Greenview recently updated requirements for Solicitors who want to contact residents for business in the Village to include mandatory background checks, hours of operation and fines for not adhering to Village rules. 

Find the requirements and see the current permit holders on the Business Licenses...

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LiHeap Utility Assistance Expanded

11/7/2024

Need help with your utility bill or other services? 
LiHeap and other services are available HERE!

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Greenview Water Department gets new service truck

8/23/2024

The Village of Greenview Water Department is excited to introduce our new service truck! This purchase was increases the efficency of our maintenance and water departments. Prior to this purchase, both the maintenance and water departments shared one vehicle which resulted in longer wait times for...

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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,...

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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.

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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.  

The Village Board has been waiting...

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Village Dump Rules

9/12/2022

ONLY yard waste, natural landscaping materials, sticks and branches are allowed at the Greenview Village Dump.  Absolutely NO garbage, bicycles, appliances or any thing other than yard waste is allowed.  In the event that the gate is locked, please contact Village Hall or any Trustee. Do...

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John Holt Retires as Police Chief

4/30/2022

After celebrating 25 years of service to the community of Greenview, Officer John Holt has retired as the Chief of Police. Holt's retirement is voluntary and honorable; his career marked by devoted service and gentle guidance. The Village of Greenview wish Holt a restful but active retirement! 

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Sewer Update

6/17/2021

The sewer project bids were opened approximately a month ago and those bids came in over budget, and the monthly costs to the residents were not feasible.  So instead of scrapping the entire project, the board voted to do a redesign of the system to try to bring the costs down so that we can...

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Ordinance #553

1/25/2021

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS

AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION

            Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 553, adopted January 18, 2021, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Greenview, Menard County, Illinois (the “Municipality”), intends to issue its...

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