Bulletin Board
REMINDER
The Village has an Animal Control Ordinance, 2003-04. This Ordinance also covers nuisances, such as continuous barking. It is your responsibility to control your pet.
ATTENTION
Please do not burn on or near Water Meter pits.
Doing so can destroy the exposed reader electronics.
700th St / County Rd 10
Overpass
Starting in May, work on the overpass will begin. Be prepared to use an alternative route.
More information can be found here:
https://idot.illinois.gov/travel-information/roadway-information/Work-Zones/index
Beginning in March, the Salvation Army
Food Pantry will set up at the
Village Parking Lot (across from the Hall)
When: 1st Thursday of the month
When: Noon until 1:00 PM
Elkhart area residents are welcome to pickup
pantry and frozen foods items.
Continuation will be dependent on need.
Contact Lyle for specific questions: 217-801-4146
ATV / UTV / Golf Cart registration for 2023-2024
EXISTING MACHINES: Provide a photo or copy of your current Insurance Card with the covered vehicle listed. The fee is $40. A check payable to the Village of Elkhart or exact cash payment is accepted.
NEW MACHINES: Please print and complete the application provided on the Village website. www.elkhartillinois.com/cart-utv-atv. You must also provide a photo or photocopy of the operator(s) Driver's License and Insurance Card with the covered vehicle listed. Text, email, or Facebook message me to make arrangements for inspection per the Safety / Requirements Checklist also found on the Village's website. The Permit will only be issued once the inspection has been completed. The fee is $40. A check payable to the Village of Elkhart or exact cash payment is accepted.
Contact Ernie Shaw by text at 217-314-9103, email at erndog_66@yahoo.com, or on Facebook messenger
Logan County 911/EMA Asks Residents To Sign-Up To Receive Local Alerts
Logan County 911/EMA has partnered with Nixle to implement its Community Notification System to alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories.
As a resident, there are several simple ways to register:
1. Text LOGAN911EMA to 888777 from your mobile phone
2. Go to www.logancountyil.gov/etsb or www.logancountyil.gov/ema and sign up via the Nixle icon at the bottom of the page.
Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile.
The service is secure, reliable and easy to use for our organization.
All Alerts will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive localized, relevant alerts from Logan County 911/EMA. Nixle Alerts can be sent via Text, Email, Voice, Web, Social Media, and the Nixle Mobile App in an instant.
Attention: Volunteers Needed!!!
The Elkhart Fire Department is in need of volunteers. Want to help but can or only want to help out in certain areas? No problem! Give us a call to discuss how you can serve and give back your community!
Applicants must be in good medical health, at least 16 years old, have a valid driver’s license and be receptive to a background check and drug & alcohol test. Please call Chief Akers 217-947-2931 or email lf154@fdmail.sfm.illinois.gov for more information.
Thank you, Elkhart Fire Dept.
Village Hall Rental
If anyone wants to rent the Village Hall, they are to contact:
Kyle Farmer
217-737-4583
The rates are:
$35.00 for an individual for 1-4 hrs
$50.00 for over 4 hrs
$50.00 for a business for 1-4 hrs
$100.00 for over 4 hrs
No Charge for non-profit organizations
Park Pavilion Reservations
If anyone wants to reserve the park pavilion, they are to contact
Kyle Farmer
217-737-4583
"Welcome to Elkhart"
Do you have an announcement or event that you would like to make public?
Post it on our revitalized "Welcome to Elkhart" sign, located along Old
Route 66 at Governor Oglesby St.
Contact Ernie Shaw by text at 217-314-9103,
email at erndog_66@yahoo.com,
or on Facebook messenger