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VILLAGE OF DESOTO
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June 1, 2026
Village of DeSoto Customers:
I’m sure most of you have seen the letters Ameren has put out in bills or via emails regarding their summer electric supply prices being around 11 cents/kWh.
The official filings for all their pricing components have been completed as of yesterday and the summer price to compare is going to be $0.11326/kWh, with non-summer rates expected to be lower. Our aggregation rate for the next 11 months is locked in at $0.11378/kWh with Homefield Energy. Obviously, this means residents will pay less with Ameren over the next 12-months. The opt-out phone number for Homefield Energy is 866-694-1262.
Part of the strategy this round was extending our base rate into the future. We anticipate being close this first year to the final 2.5 years of the pricing and anticipate future years will be cheaper again through the aggregation as energy prices continue rising. However, residents remain in control of their own supplier and if they are wanting to opt-out of the aggregation program now is the best time to do so because of the 12-month minimum stay requirements Ameren has when returning to their electric supply. If they opt-out of the programs now that minimum stay should be lifted by next summer when they could contact Homefield to opt back in if Homefield’s prices are indeed lower than Ameren’s at that time. As a reminder, no more opt-out letters will be sent under the remainder of the current contracts through December 2028 so any resident who opts-out now would be required to opt back in later as it will not occur automatically.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thank you
Village of DeSoto Customers:
I’m sure most of you have seen the letters Ameren has put out in bills or via emails regarding their summer electric supply prices being around 11 cents/kWh.
The official filings for all their pricing components have been completed as of yesterday and the summer price to compare is going to be $0.11326/kWh, with non-summer rates expected to be lower. Our aggregation rate for the next 11 months is locked in at $0.11378/kWh with Homefield Energy. Obviously, this means residents will pay less with Ameren over the next 12-months. The opt-out phone number for Homefield Energy is 866-694-1262.
Part of the strategy this round was extending our base rate into the future. We anticipate being close this first year to the final 2.5 years of the pricing and anticipate future years will be cheaper again through the aggregation as energy prices continue rising. However, residents remain in control of their own supplier and if they are wanting to opt-out of the aggregation program now is the best time to do so because of the 12-month minimum stay requirements Ameren has when returning to their electric supply. If they opt-out of the programs now that minimum stay should be lifted by next summer when they could contact Homefield to opt back in if Homefield’s prices are indeed lower than Ameren’s at that time. As a reminder, no more opt-out letters will be sent under the remainder of the current contracts through December 2028 so any resident who opts-out now would be required to opt back in later as it will not occur automatically.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thank you
AGENDA
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
De Soto Village Hall
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Besides regular business, i.e., approval of previous minutes,
consideration of bills, treasurer’s report approval, issuance of
permits, committee reports, etc., the following topics will be
discussed and a possible vote taken.
1. Carol Jacobson – to discuss status of ongoing South
Pecan Street issues and address abandoned vehicles
2. Purchase of frame rings for the new meters from Midwest
Meter
3. Purchase of starters for the Highway 51 lift station
4. Discuss raising the salary of an employee
5. Address personnel issue in closed session
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
De Soto Village Hall
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Besides regular business, i.e., approval of previous minutes,
consideration of bills, treasurer’s report approval, issuance of
permits, committee reports, etc., the following topics will be
discussed and a possible vote taken.
1. Carol Jacobson – to discuss status of ongoing South
Pecan Street issues and address abandoned vehicles
2. Purchase of frame rings for the new meters from Midwest
Meter
3. Purchase of starters for the Highway 51 lift station
4. Discuss raising the salary of an employee
5. Address personnel issue in closed session
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
De Soto Water Customers
Today, November 7, 2025
We are sorry to say that we will no longer be accepting pennies as payment for water bills.
The U.S. Treasury Department has stopped the production of pennies because the cost exceeds their face value.
Today, November 7, 2025
We are sorry to say that we will no longer be accepting pennies as payment for water bills.
The U.S. Treasury Department has stopped the production of pennies because the cost exceeds their face value.
Water bills were mailed out on Monday, September 28, 2026.
They will be due October 15, 2026 with a cutoff day of October 22nd @ 10:00 a.m.
We have gone to a new water billing system called LOCIS.
You can now sign up to get your water bill emailed to you. You don't have to wait.
Just give us a call and we will put it into your file.
Every customer has a new account number.
I know that might be frustrating when you pay your bill through Court Money,
but if you have your new account number you can actually see what you owe in Court Money.
You don't have to call us for an amount due.
There will be more benefits as we learn the new system.
Have a blessed day!!
They will be due October 15, 2026 with a cutoff day of October 22nd @ 10:00 a.m.
We have gone to a new water billing system called LOCIS.
You can now sign up to get your water bill emailed to you. You don't have to wait.
Just give us a call and we will put it into your file.
Every customer has a new account number.
I know that might be frustrating when you pay your bill through Court Money,
but if you have your new account number you can actually see what you owe in Court Money.
You don't have to call us for an amount due.
There will be more benefits as we learn the new system.
Have a blessed day!!
From the Village of DeSoto Board of Trustees, September 2026
Newsletter
Newsletter
Village Board Meetings: The DeSoto Village Board meets at 7:00 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month. When Monday is a holiday, the meeting is held on Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to visit board meetings and are welcome to address the board about any concerns or to ask questions. However, if visitors want to request board action, they must be listed on the board's agenda, which may be accomplished by phoning the Village Hall at (618) 867-2315 before the Wednesday preceding the board meeting.
The DeSoto Lions Club: Motto: "We serve!" The DeSoto Lions Club meets every second Monday at 7:00 pm at the DeSoto Village Hall and will be accepting donations during Candy Day at the 4-way intersection on Friday, October 2nd from 6:30 am until noon.
Fall City-Wide Yard Sale: Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Please remember to register your sale at the Village Hall by Wednesday, September 30th. Each sale is asked to contribute $2.00
(non-refundable) toward the cost of advertising and yard sale maps. Note: All yard sales within the Village limits, other than city-wide yard sales, must be pre-registered at least 24 hours in advance at the Village Hall, at which point you will be given a yard sale permit. Each citizen or organization is limited to three (3) yard sales per calendar year. The full yard sale ordinance and rules, including fine amounts, may be viewed at the Village Hall
Village-Wide Fall Cleanup: West side of town- Monday, October 12th. East side of town- Wednesday, October 14th. During the village-wide cleanups provided by Republic Services, "There is a limit of 2 furniture items and ten (10) 33-gallon bags per home. Items must be bagged when possible. Construction material, yard waste, electronics and appliances will not be collected. This service will be provided to residential customers who pay the Village for service. Businesses and landlords are not included."
Bulk Pickups: Other than the Village-wide Spring Cleanup and Fall Cleanup dates, Republic Services "will collect Curbside bulk upon request. This will include two (2) collections per year per residential customer. A bulk collection is limited to one large item not to exceed 75 lbs. and a total of two (2) cubic yards per collection. Additional items must be bagged, when possible."
Curbside Collection Assistance by Republic Services: "Assistance will be provided for residents with disabilities or elderly residents who are unable to place their container at the curb for collection." Please call the Village Hall to schedule the Curbside Collection Assistance.
Halloween Party at the Park (Sponsored by the Village): Friday, October 30th, 6:00 pm. Planned activities: costume contests, food, games, and haunted hayrides. All are welcome!
Trick-or-Treating: Saturday, October 31st, 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm. The children are also invited to visit the DeSoto Fire Station for treats, the First Baptist Church for food and games, the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for their Halloween Extravaganza, and to the DeSoto Village Hall where Christ the King Lutheran Church will be serving chili, hot dogs, and treats.
Jackson County Health Clinic: FlulCovid Shots. Wednesday, November 4th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, DeSoto Village Hall. Individuals wanting to get a flu shot must show their insurance card. For more information call the Jackson County Health Department @ 618.684.3143.
Park Restrooms: Closed November 30, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
Park Pavilion: Available to rent from April 151 through October 28th. $50 deposit, $75 rental fee for pavilion and
kitchen. Call the Village Hall @ 618,867.2315.
Scouting for Food: Saturday, November 14- Scouts will distribute food donation bags to community members' homes. Saturday, November 21- Scouts will pick up filled bags of nonperishable goods, then deliver them to our local food pantries. Please call (618)922-5878 if the Scouts miss your house or if you have other questions.
Christmas at the Gazebo (Sponsored by the Village): Friday, December 4th, 6:00 pm @ the Senior Citizens' Park. Join us for our annual tree lighting! Music and refreshments will be included. Residents are encouraged to bring ornaments to hang on the tree.
The DeSoto Lions Club Little Elves' Christmas Shoppe- Saturday, December 12th, 9 am to noon, at the DeSoto Village Hall. Your little ones (K-5th) will visit our craft table and will be able to choose and wrap a gift for each of their two favorite adults.
Milk and Cookies with Santa (Sponsored by the Village Board Members and Employees): Saturday, December 12th, 9:00 am to noon at the Village Hall. All are invited! Cameras are welcome!
Save the Date! Saturday, July 10, 2027. Annual Village of DeSoto Party at the Park! Contests, tournaments, food vendors, craftsmen, water activities, music, movie on the ballfield at dusk, and much more... More info to follow. To reserve your time slot for contests or tournaments; your vendor area; your music or talent performance time slot on the stage in the main pavilion; or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jen Morgan @ jenjmorgan74agmail.com or 618.922.5878 or visit the DeSoto Community Park Events Facebook page. Your participation and suggestions are both welcome and needed!
Grass Clippings and Roadways: According to Illinois law, it is illegal to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard. Please do your part to eliminate this situation. (415 ILCS 105/3)
Garbage Collection: Republic Services: Mondays: West side of Rt 51. Wednesdays: East side of Rt 51. Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) may off-set collection days.
Garbage Paragraph 16-1-8, Ordinance No. 2019-2: Placing of Containers. "It shall be unlawful to deposit or permit to fall from any vehicle any garbage, refuse or ashes on any public street or alley in the Village; provided that this Section shall not be construed to prohibit placing garbage, refuse, or ashes in a container complying with the provisions of this Code, preparatory to having such material collected and disposed of in the manner prcvided herein. All trash receptacles shall be placed along streets, alleys, and curbs so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic including the refuse of garbage trucks. Trash receptacles may not be placed along streets, alleys, and curbs more than one (1) day before the trash is to be collected, and trash receptacles must be removed from the street, alley and curb and returned to the residence no later than one (1) day after pickup." Garbage Paragraph 16-1-12, Ordinance No. 2019-2: Penalty. "Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter 16 shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25), if the fine is paid within ten (10) days from the time the violation was committed, nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense."
Recycling: Republic Services: Wednesdays- Check your water bill for upcoming dates. Recyclable items are limited to flattened cardboard, paper, magazines, junk mail, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs. All items must be clean and dry!
Dog Park: The northwest corner of the DeSoto Community Park has a dog park which is the only area in the park designed for dogs and is a non-supervised facility designed for off-leash dog use. Dogs are not allowed on the ball fields, nor should dogs be allowed to run on the playgrounds or walking track. You must clean up after your own dog! Violators of the above shall be subject to removal from the park and may have their park privileges suspended. Using the dog park is at your own risk. The use of this facility may expose you or your dog to injury. Immediately report any non-emergency incidents to the Village of DeSoto at (618) 867-2315.
DeSoto Little League: May be contacted by emailing littleleaguedesotogmail.com or through the DeSoto Little League Facebook page.
The DeSoto Lions Club: Motto: "We serve!" The DeSoto Lions Club meets every second Monday at 7:00 pm at the DeSoto Village Hall and will be accepting donations during Candy Day at the 4-way intersection on Friday, October 2nd from 6:30 am until noon.
Fall City-Wide Yard Sale: Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Please remember to register your sale at the Village Hall by Wednesday, September 30th. Each sale is asked to contribute $2.00
(non-refundable) toward the cost of advertising and yard sale maps. Note: All yard sales within the Village limits, other than city-wide yard sales, must be pre-registered at least 24 hours in advance at the Village Hall, at which point you will be given a yard sale permit. Each citizen or organization is limited to three (3) yard sales per calendar year. The full yard sale ordinance and rules, including fine amounts, may be viewed at the Village Hall
Village-Wide Fall Cleanup: West side of town- Monday, October 12th. East side of town- Wednesday, October 14th. During the village-wide cleanups provided by Republic Services, "There is a limit of 2 furniture items and ten (10) 33-gallon bags per home. Items must be bagged when possible. Construction material, yard waste, electronics and appliances will not be collected. This service will be provided to residential customers who pay the Village for service. Businesses and landlords are not included."
Bulk Pickups: Other than the Village-wide Spring Cleanup and Fall Cleanup dates, Republic Services "will collect Curbside bulk upon request. This will include two (2) collections per year per residential customer. A bulk collection is limited to one large item not to exceed 75 lbs. and a total of two (2) cubic yards per collection. Additional items must be bagged, when possible."
Curbside Collection Assistance by Republic Services: "Assistance will be provided for residents with disabilities or elderly residents who are unable to place their container at the curb for collection." Please call the Village Hall to schedule the Curbside Collection Assistance.
Halloween Party at the Park (Sponsored by the Village): Friday, October 30th, 6:00 pm. Planned activities: costume contests, food, games, and haunted hayrides. All are welcome!
Trick-or-Treating: Saturday, October 31st, 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm. The children are also invited to visit the DeSoto Fire Station for treats, the First Baptist Church for food and games, the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for their Halloween Extravaganza, and to the DeSoto Village Hall where Christ the King Lutheran Church will be serving chili, hot dogs, and treats.
Jackson County Health Clinic: FlulCovid Shots. Wednesday, November 4th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, DeSoto Village Hall. Individuals wanting to get a flu shot must show their insurance card. For more information call the Jackson County Health Department @ 618.684.3143.
Park Restrooms: Closed November 30, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
Park Pavilion: Available to rent from April 151 through October 28th. $50 deposit, $75 rental fee for pavilion and
kitchen. Call the Village Hall @ 618,867.2315.
Scouting for Food: Saturday, November 14- Scouts will distribute food donation bags to community members' homes. Saturday, November 21- Scouts will pick up filled bags of nonperishable goods, then deliver them to our local food pantries. Please call (618)922-5878 if the Scouts miss your house or if you have other questions.
Christmas at the Gazebo (Sponsored by the Village): Friday, December 4th, 6:00 pm @ the Senior Citizens' Park. Join us for our annual tree lighting! Music and refreshments will be included. Residents are encouraged to bring ornaments to hang on the tree.
The DeSoto Lions Club Little Elves' Christmas Shoppe- Saturday, December 12th, 9 am to noon, at the DeSoto Village Hall. Your little ones (K-5th) will visit our craft table and will be able to choose and wrap a gift for each of their two favorite adults.
Milk and Cookies with Santa (Sponsored by the Village Board Members and Employees): Saturday, December 12th, 9:00 am to noon at the Village Hall. All are invited! Cameras are welcome!
Save the Date! Saturday, July 10, 2027. Annual Village of DeSoto Party at the Park! Contests, tournaments, food vendors, craftsmen, water activities, music, movie on the ballfield at dusk, and much more... More info to follow. To reserve your time slot for contests or tournaments; your vendor area; your music or talent performance time slot on the stage in the main pavilion; or to sign up to volunteer, contact Jen Morgan @ jenjmorgan74agmail.com or 618.922.5878 or visit the DeSoto Community Park Events Facebook page. Your participation and suggestions are both welcome and needed!
Grass Clippings and Roadways: According to Illinois law, it is illegal to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard. Please do your part to eliminate this situation. (415 ILCS 105/3)
Garbage Collection: Republic Services: Mondays: West side of Rt 51. Wednesdays: East side of Rt 51. Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) may off-set collection days.
Garbage Paragraph 16-1-8, Ordinance No. 2019-2: Placing of Containers. "It shall be unlawful to deposit or permit to fall from any vehicle any garbage, refuse or ashes on any public street or alley in the Village; provided that this Section shall not be construed to prohibit placing garbage, refuse, or ashes in a container complying with the provisions of this Code, preparatory to having such material collected and disposed of in the manner prcvided herein. All trash receptacles shall be placed along streets, alleys, and curbs so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic including the refuse of garbage trucks. Trash receptacles may not be placed along streets, alleys, and curbs more than one (1) day before the trash is to be collected, and trash receptacles must be removed from the street, alley and curb and returned to the residence no later than one (1) day after pickup." Garbage Paragraph 16-1-12, Ordinance No. 2019-2: Penalty. "Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter 16 shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25), if the fine is paid within ten (10) days from the time the violation was committed, nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense."
Recycling: Republic Services: Wednesdays- Check your water bill for upcoming dates. Recyclable items are limited to flattened cardboard, paper, magazines, junk mail, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs. All items must be clean and dry!
Dog Park: The northwest corner of the DeSoto Community Park has a dog park which is the only area in the park designed for dogs and is a non-supervised facility designed for off-leash dog use. Dogs are not allowed on the ball fields, nor should dogs be allowed to run on the playgrounds or walking track. You must clean up after your own dog! Violators of the above shall be subject to removal from the park and may have their park privileges suspended. Using the dog park is at your own risk. The use of this facility may expose you or your dog to injury. Immediately report any non-emergency incidents to the Village of DeSoto at (618) 867-2315.
DeSoto Little League: May be contacted by emailing littleleaguedesotogmail.com or through the DeSoto Little League Facebook page.
Now accepting applications for part time patrolmen.
Please mail applications : PO Box 467, DeSoto, IL 62924
Questions call: 618-867-2315
Please mail applications : PO Box 467, DeSoto, IL 62924
Questions call: 618-867-2315
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RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF DESOTO
According to Illinois law, it is illegal to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard. Please do your part to eliminate this situation. (415 ILCS 105/3)
Thank you
RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF DESOTO
According to Illinois law, it is illegal to deposit grass clippings onto any public roadway as it may cause injury to motorists or become a traffic hazard. Please do your part to eliminate this situation. (415 ILCS 105/3)
Thank you