City Government of Fairbury

City Hall

Located at 201 W. Locust  (corner of Second and Locust)

Mailing address:  P. O. Box 228, Fairbury, IL  61739

Phone 815.692.2743     Fax  815.692.3428

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The City Hall has a drive-up‘drop box’ for payment and correspondence after hours. Drop Box is located on south side of City Hall and can be reached by entering through the City Hall parking lot and proceeding to drive on south side of building.

Mayor

Robert P. Walter, Jr.

voice mail 692-2743  ext 103

City Clerk

Brenda DeFries

Alderman

  Ward 1 - Jon Kinate     William Peterson

Ward 2  -   Jack Sinnott    Daton Kupferschmid

Ward 3  -   Dave Winterland    Darrell Rabe  

Ward 4 -   Greg Hish     Terry Nussbaum

Ward divisions begin at intersection of Third and Locust Street

Ward 1 is the Southeast quadrant    Ward 2 is the Southwest quadrant

Ward 3 is the Northwest quadrant    Ward 4 is the Northeast quadrant

Department Heads

Police Chief - Jack Wiser

Fire Chief - Leroy McPherson

City Superintendent - Leroy McPherson

Street Superintendent - Martin Steidinger

Water Superintendent - Duane Ifft

Sewer Superintendent - Frank McPherson

City Attorney - Paul Mason

Dog Catcher - Please call Livingston County Animal Control at 815-844-5200

Fairbury Police Department

Emergency Number 911       Non-Emergency 815.692.3351

Fairbury Fire Department

Emergency Number 911            Non-Emergency    815.692.2743

Fairbury Swimming Pool 815.692.2912

Water/Sewer/Garbage

Payments can be made at City Hall, 201 W. Locust.   A Drive-Up drop box is located on the south side of City Hall.

Information on Reserving Park Pavilions

If you would like to reserve a pavilion at Marsh Park or North Park, please call 692-3250 and ask for Linda.  There is no charge to reserve a pavilion, but they are reserved on a first come first serve basis.

Any structural changes or additions to property, residences or commercial buildings require a permit from the City. A permit is also required for all new structures. Contact City Hall for further information. Requests for changes in zoning classifications are also handled through City Hall.Building Permit

You can register at City Hall in Fairbury or call the City Hall for information on precinct chairmen who can come to your home to register you.

POLLING PLACES

Indian Grove 1.......... Stafford Community Center, 708 N 1st St, Fairbury

Indian Grove 2.............Stafford Community Center, 708 N 1st St, Fairbury

Indian Grove 3...........Stafford Community Center, 708 N 1st St, Fairbury

Indian Grove 4...........Stafford Community Center, 708 N 1st St, Fairbury

Please refer to your voter registration card for your precinct number.

Who Should Register?

Persons who have changed their name and/or address.

Persons who will be 18 years of age thirty days prior to the next election.

Requirements

You must be a citizen of the United Sates, 18 years of age or older, must reside in the election district 30 days preceding an election.

City Hall Holiday Garbage Pickup

The Fairbury City Hall is closed every year on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day

President’s Day

Easter

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the City Hall will be closed the Friday before. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the City Hall will be closed the Monday after. Garbage will still be picked up on Veteran’s Day. On all other holidays, garbage will be picked up the following day. If the holiday falls on a Friday, garbage will be picked up the Thursday before.

Special Notice of Parking Ordinance

Due to the approach of winter weather and concern over the possible blocking of emergency vehicles, the (City of Fairbury) Council and Mayor wish to remind the residents of Fairbury of the current ordinances relative to vehicle parking on city streets.

These ordinances, while they may cause an inconvenience to some residents, were approved and published in the past for the purpose of public safety and efficient and timely snow removal. The Council respectfully asks for your cooperation and compliance to assure a safe and fully functional traffic flow within our city.

1. All streets should allow for an eighteen foot useable/unobstructed roadway to assure unrestricted traffic flow.
2. No parking is allowed on any street for a period of twelve hours during or after a snowfall of three or more inches.
3. During the months of December, January, and February, no parking is allowed, on any day, between the hours of 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM on the following streets:

Locust, Hickory, First, Third, and Seventh

Fifth and Sixth Streets between Oak and Pine

The Police Committee and Mayor have directed the Police Department to remind those improperly parking their vehicles, that these ordinances will be enforced to assure a safe and unobstructed traffic flow this winter. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated to secure these ends.

City Information

GARBAGE PICKUP RECYCLE SECTIONS

Southeast portion of city - Monday 2nd & 4th Thursdays

Northwest portion of city - Tuesday 1st & 3rd Thursdays

Southwest portion of city - Thursday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Northeast portion of city - Friday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Leaf disposal options

1. Mulch with lawn mower

2. Leaves can be taken to the designated dump site near the water tower. NO leaves may be left in bags or boxes at this site - loose leaves only. Do NOT drop off grass clippings.

3. Street Dept. will pick up leaves contained and placed on the curb.

4. BURNING LEAVES will be allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during daylight hours from Sept. 15 to Dec. 15 and March 15 to May 15 each year. It is illegal, fines will be imposed.

Grass clippings will NOT be picked up by the city – do NOT to deposit (mow) grass clippings on city streets.

It is illegal, fines will be imposed.

Branches or brush will be picked up by the city; they must be placed on the curb.

Appliances and tires - call for pickup - there is a charge for these items.

Holiday trash pickup schedule call the voice mail.

Dog - A dog running loose and waste not cleaned up is illegal, fines will be imposed. Missing dogs - call the police.

Bike Tags are issued by the Police Department cost $1.00, it identifies your bike in case it stolen or misplaced.