Upcoming Events
VILLAGE OF DESOTO WATER CUSTOMERS
Water bills were mailed out on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
They will be due March 15, 2025.
We are sorry that they were so late. Some of the water bills were estimated due to ice and snow on our cycle period.
We are in the process of going to a new water billing system.
I believe that we have some good things coming our way.
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 you 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 March 15, 2025.
We are sorry that they were so late. Some of the water bills were estimated due to ice and snow on our cycle period.
We are in the process of going to a new water billing system.
I believe that we have some good things coming our way.
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 you 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!!
The Village Hall
Will be closed
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Between the hours of
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
For training purposes
We are sorry for the inconvenience
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Will be closed
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Between the hours of
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
For training purposes
We are sorry for the inconvenience
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Village of De Soto
Accepting applications for a part-time meter reader.
Pays approximately $300 per month.
For more information call 618-867-2315.
We will be accepting applications until Friday, March 14, 2025 by 3:00 pm
Accepting applications for a part-time meter reader.
Pays approximately $300 per month.
For more information call 618-867-2315.
We will be accepting applications until Friday, March 14, 2025 by 3:00 pm
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
De Soto Village Hall
Monday, March 17, 2025
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.
Residents’ participation is imperative to ensure that consideration of all business is based on the opinions of all interested parties.
1. Approval of the contract with Robert Kelley for a mosquito control program for the village
beginning on or before May 1,2025, and continuing until October 30
2. Hire a water meter reader
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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De Soto Village Hall
Monday, March 17, 2025
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.
Residents’ participation is imperative to ensure that consideration of all business is based on the opinions of all interested parties.
1. Approval of the contract with Robert Kelley for a mosquito control program for the village
beginning on or before May 1,2025, and continuing until October 30
2. Hire a water meter reader
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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JACKSON COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tornado Commemoration Events
March 13-18, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Press Event Kickoff
This will be the kickoff event. Consists of short media event followed by Open House at JCHS for the photo and artifact exhibit
This event will consist of two videos. The first video will premiere a new program professionally produced by well-known SIU/PBS journalist Jak Tichenor on the 1925 Tornado featuring survivor stories, photos and videos. The second video will consist of additional photos and stories from the Tri-State Tornado. Photos are from the JCHS collection with a voice over narration by a local citizen.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
This event is being coordinated by NOAA and the NWS. It will consist of various discussions on the Tri-State Tornado that invite audience participation and questions. One of the presenters will be Steve Piltz, Murphysboro High School graduate (Class of 1979) and now a meteorologist in Norman, Oklahoma
Sunday, March 16, 2025 — Cemetery Walks at Tower Grove and DeSoto Cemeteries
Two cemetery walks will be conducted at two different locations allowing enough time in between for interested parties to attend both events. Each walk will tell stories of death and survival from March 18, 1925.
NOTE: These events are still being coordinated through the Gorham and DeSoto village officials.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — Public Commemoration
A public event/program remembering the Tri-State Tornado which will include, among other items, words from local officials, the unveiling/dedication of a historical marker for the Murphysboro community and a public reading of the names of the more than 300 individuals who perished in the tornado.
Scott Johnson — JCHS Board President 618-303-3216
Laura Cates Duncan — JCHS Executive Director 618-521-2201
Mary Riseling — JCHS Tornado Commemoration Coordinator 217-725-5617
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tornado Commemoration Events
March 13-18, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Press Event Kickoff
This will be the kickoff event. Consists of short media event followed by Open House at JCHS for the photo and artifact exhibit
- Where: JALM Lurene Connor Pavillion, 17th & Edith Streets, Murphysboro
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
This event will consist of two videos. The first video will premiere a new program professionally produced by well-known SIU/PBS journalist Jak Tichenor on the 1925 Tornado featuring survivor stories, photos and videos. The second video will consist of additional photos and stories from the Tri-State Tornado. Photos are from the JCHS collection with a voice over narration by a local citizen.
- Where: Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut Street, Murphysboro
- Time: 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Reservations encouraged but not required on JCHS website
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
This event is being coordinated by NOAA and the NWS. It will consist of various discussions on the Tri-State Tornado that invite audience participation and questions. One of the presenters will be Steve Piltz, Murphysboro High School graduate (Class of 1979) and now a meteorologist in Norman, Oklahoma
- Where: Murphysboro High School Auditorium, 50 Blackwood Drive, Murphysboro
- Time: Doors open at 8 a.m. Discussions/presentations starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m.
- Reservations: Link on JCHS website to NWS page
Sunday, March 16, 2025 — Cemetery Walks at Tower Grove and DeSoto Cemeteries
Two cemetery walks will be conducted at two different locations allowing enough time in between for interested parties to attend both events. Each walk will tell stories of death and survival from March 18, 1925.
- Tower Grove featured stories — William Hunziker, Mary Etta Gibson, Campbell Lipe, Elizabeth and William Earl Varnum, Anna Loy, Oliver and Rhoda Silvey and Sadie Stratton
- DeSoto City featured stories — Frederick "Jim" Mueller family, Verna Walker, Lillian Bridges, Elizabeth Bettye Moroni and Mary Striger.
- Time: Tours at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro and DeSoto City Cemetery in DeSoto
- Reservations: Encouraged but not required on the JCHS website
- Sunday March 16, 2025 — A Second Night of Tornado Videos
- Where: Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut Street, Murphysboro
- Time: 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Reservations Encouraged but not required on JCHS website
- Monday, March 17, 2025 — DeSoto and Gorham Historical Marker Presentations
NOTE: These events are still being coordinated through the Gorham and DeSoto village officials.
- Gorham
- Where: Village Hall, 307 Washington, Gorham
- Time: TBD
- DeSoto
- Where: Village Hall, 210 West Lincoln, DeSoto
- Time: TBD
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — Public Commemoration
A public event/program remembering the Tri-State Tornado which will include, among other items, words from local officials, the unveiling/dedication of a historical marker for the Murphysboro community and a public reading of the names of the more than 300 individuals who perished in the tornado.
- Where: Longfellow Park, 401 North 20th Street, Murphysboro
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- JCHS Open House for exhibition of artifacts and photos; 1616 Edith Street in Murphysboro, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (March 13-27)
- Sale of Commemoration Merchandise (t-shirts, hats, etc.) in partnership with Silkworm
- Tornado Photos for Purchase at JCHS Building
- Sale of Tri-State Tornado 3-Volume Publication
Scott Johnson — JCHS Board President 618-303-3216
Laura Cates Duncan — JCHS Executive Director 618-521-2201
Mary Riseling — JCHS Tornado Commemoration Coordinator 217-725-5617
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR THE
VILLAGE OF DESOTO, JACKSON COUNTY ILLINOIS
WILL BE HELD
AT THE VILLAGE HALL, EAST HALL
FROM 6:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING OFFICIALS
FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES
ONE (1) VILLAGE PRESIDENT, FOUR-YEAR TERM
THREE (3) TRUSTEES, FOUR-YEAR TERM
DATED: MARCH 10, 2025
BY: PAULA PARKS, VILLAGE CLERK
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR THE
VILLAGE OF DESOTO, JACKSON COUNTY ILLINOIS
WILL BE HELD
AT THE VILLAGE HALL, EAST HALL
FROM 6:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING OFFICIALS
FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES
ONE (1) VILLAGE PRESIDENT, FOUR-YEAR TERM
THREE (3) TRUSTEES, FOUR-YEAR TERM
DATED: MARCH 10, 2025
BY: PAULA PARKS, VILLAGE CLERK
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
The Village of DeSoto’s
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Beginning at 10:00 am
DeSoto Community Park
Hunt Times:
10:00 am – Toddlers
10:15 am – Pre-K and Kindergarten
10:30 am = 1st and 2nd Grades
10:45 am – 3rd and 4th Grades
Games and Treats for all!
The Easter Bunny will visit for photos!
Questions? Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Beginning at 10:00 am
DeSoto Community Park
Hunt Times:
10:00 am – Toddlers
10:15 am – Pre-K and Kindergarten
10:30 am = 1st and 2nd Grades
10:45 am – 3rd and 4th Grades
Games and Treats for all!
The Easter Bunny will visit for photos!
Questions? Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315
De SOTO HOUSING REHABILITAITON GRANT
The Village of DeSoto is applying for a housing rehabilitation grant. With this grant we would be able to work on the homes of low-income, owner-occupied homes within the village limits. If your total household income falls below the following limits, you could possibly qualify:
1 person - $46,000
2 people - $52,600
3 people - $59,150
4 people — $65,700
5 people — $71,000
6 people - $76,250
7 people - $81,500
8 people - $86,750
Trailers that have underpinning and/or pay trailer privilege tax unfortunately do not qualify. Rental property does not qualify.
The owner of the home must be living in the home. The deed/mortgage must be in the name of the owner that is living in the home.
You may pick up an application at the Village Hall and return it to the Village Hall or to the administrator whose address is on the application.
If you have any questions, you can contact Tammy Campbell at PSC Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors at 618-985-6370.
Possible work includes but is not limited to a new root windows, doors, siding, electrical, heating and cooling, floors, etc.
The Village of DeSoto is applying for a housing rehabilitation grant. With this grant we would be able to work on the homes of low-income, owner-occupied homes within the village limits. If your total household income falls below the following limits, you could possibly qualify:
1 person - $46,000
2 people - $52,600
3 people - $59,150
4 people — $65,700
5 people — $71,000
6 people - $76,250
7 people - $81,500
8 people - $86,750
Trailers that have underpinning and/or pay trailer privilege tax unfortunately do not qualify. Rental property does not qualify.
The owner of the home must be living in the home. The deed/mortgage must be in the name of the owner that is living in the home.
You may pick up an application at the Village Hall and return it to the Village Hall or to the administrator whose address is on the application.
If you have any questions, you can contact Tammy Campbell at PSC Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors at 618-985-6370.
Possible work includes but is not limited to a new root windows, doors, siding, electrical, heating and cooling, floors, etc.
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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