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217 Area Code Dialing Changes Began February 27 A new area code has been introduced in Central Illinois. The new area code of 447 which will overlay the existing 217 area code which covers 36 counties and includes Chatham, Champaign, Urbana, Decatur, Springfield, Danville, Quincy, and Rantoul.
This means when you dial a number you will now be required to dial the area code before you dial the number.
This is important to remember when calling from a land line or cell phone that the, Village Office Number is 217-483-2451 and the Village Police Number Non Emergency 217-483-2453.
911 still works the same as it has.
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Designated collection day Monday November 30 and Monday December 14.
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The City of Springfield, in collaboration with the Illinois Environment Protection Agency (IEPA), is hosting a voucher-only residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 7 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Since this event is in conjunction with the IEPA, the drop off event is offered to ALL Illinois residents. In order to participate, residents will need to request a voucher from the City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works. Vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents MUST have a voucher in hand or available on a mobile device to drop off items. Please note: You must be an Illinois resident to participate in the program. This is only open to residential households. This program is not open to organizations or businesses.
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Community Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic Coming to Chatham
Sponsored by the Sangamon County Department of Public Health
Date: Monday, November 2, 2020 Time: 01:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m.
Location: St Joseph’s the Worker Catholic Church 700 E Spruce St (South End of Building) Chatham, IL 62629
In order to keep everyone safe; all attending the flu clinic are asked to remain in their vehicles and shots will be given to you in your vehicle.
Please wear a short sleeve shirt on the day of the vaccine, wear a face covering, and bring your insurance card if you have one.
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The Interurban Trail will be closed from Walnut St. to the south end of Piper Glen on August 18th and 19th, between the hours of 8am and 4pm each day.