Upcoming Events
VILLAGE OF DESOTO WATER CUSTOMERS
Water bills were mailed out on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
They will be due April 15, 2025.
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 April 15, 2025.
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!!
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
De Soto Village Hall
Monday, April 7, 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.
*April 7, 2025 Park Committee meeting at 6 PM to discuss
the walking track, dog park, a summer celebration, the Easter Egg Hunt and a new floor for the small concession stand.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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De Soto Village Hall
Monday, April 7, 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.
- Carol Cain – New water line on Reed Station Rd
- Hire contractor to replace the floor in the small park concession stand
- Approve the Village budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026
- Hire a water meter reader
Residents’ participation is imperative to ensure that consideration of all business is based on the opinions of all interested parties.
*April 7, 2025 Park Committee meeting at 6 PM to discuss
the walking track, dog park, a summer celebration, the Easter Egg Hunt and a new floor for the small concession stand.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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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
SPRING NEWSLETTER 2025
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.
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 and three (3) Village Trustees, four-year terms.
Locis8:
Be sure to register for our Locis8 mass text service to stay informed of village emergencies and events @ www.villageofdesoto.com. Whenever storm warnings are issued, the First Baptist Church basement is open to everyone who would like to take shelter there.
Easter Egg Hunt:
Saturday, April 19th, at the DeSoto Community Park. Games and treats for all! The Easter Bunny will visit for photos! Questions? Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315.
9:00 am – DeSoto Grade School Beta Club Pancake Breakfast at the Park Pavilion!
10:00 am - Toddlers
10:15 am - Pre-K – Kindergarten
10:30 am – 1st and 2nd Grades
10:45 am – 3rd and 4th Grades
Graduations:
DeSoto Grade School Graduation: May 9th, 6:00 pm
Carbondale High School Graduation: May 17th, 3:00 pm
Lions Club: Motto: “We serve!”
The DeSoto Lions Club meets every second Monday at 7:00 pm at the DeSoto Village Hall. They will be accepting donations at the 4-way intersection on Friday, May 2nd and on Friday, October 3rd with rain dates of Friday, May 9th and Friday, October 10th.
Park Restrooms:
Open March 1, 2025, through November 1, 2025.
Park Pavilion:
Available to rent from April 1st through October 31st. $50 deposit, $30 rental fee for pavilion only, $50 rental fee for pavilion and kitchen. Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315.
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.
Save the Date! Saturday, July 12, 2025. Annual Village of DeSoto Celebration at the DeSoto Community 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 @ jenjmorgan74@gmail.com or 618.922.5878. Your participation and suggestions are both welcome and needed!
Pool Owners:
Village residents are only allowed one pool fill with a sewer adjustment per year. You may take advantage of this adjustment anytime during 2025. You must call the Village Hall at (618)867-2315 to report the pool filling before you begin filling. Please telephone Judi at the water office after you receive your next bill to get the adjusted total. Pool fills should not be made between the 14th and 23rd of the month to avoid interference with meter reading.
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 provided 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- Upcoming dates: April 2nd, 16th, and 30th; May 14th and 28th; June 11th, and 25th; July 9th and 23rd; August 6th and 20th; and September 3rd and 17th. 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!
Spring City-Wide Yard Sale:
Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. Every yard sale should be registered at the Village Hall by Wednesday, June 4th and 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 Spring Cleanup:
West side of town- Monday, June 9th. East side of town- Wednesday, June 11th. During the Curbside 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.
Phase IV of the Water Line Replacement Program:
Phase IV of the water line replacement system will begin soon. We ask that all residents please have patience with any inconvenience caused by this process.
DeSoto Little League:
May be contacted by emailing littleleaguedesoto@gmail.com or through the DeSoto Little League Facebook page.
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.
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 and three (3) Village Trustees, four-year terms.
Locis8:
Be sure to register for our Locis8 mass text service to stay informed of village emergencies and events @ www.villageofdesoto.com. Whenever storm warnings are issued, the First Baptist Church basement is open to everyone who would like to take shelter there.
Easter Egg Hunt:
Saturday, April 19th, at the DeSoto Community Park. Games and treats for all! The Easter Bunny will visit for photos! Questions? Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315.
9:00 am – DeSoto Grade School Beta Club Pancake Breakfast at the Park Pavilion!
10:00 am - Toddlers
10:15 am - Pre-K – Kindergarten
10:30 am – 1st and 2nd Grades
10:45 am – 3rd and 4th Grades
Graduations:
DeSoto Grade School Graduation: May 9th, 6:00 pm
Carbondale High School Graduation: May 17th, 3:00 pm
Lions Club: Motto: “We serve!”
The DeSoto Lions Club meets every second Monday at 7:00 pm at the DeSoto Village Hall. They will be accepting donations at the 4-way intersection on Friday, May 2nd and on Friday, October 3rd with rain dates of Friday, May 9th and Friday, October 10th.
Park Restrooms:
Open March 1, 2025, through November 1, 2025.
Park Pavilion:
Available to rent from April 1st through October 31st. $50 deposit, $30 rental fee for pavilion only, $50 rental fee for pavilion and kitchen. Call the Village Hall @ 618.867.2315.
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.
Save the Date! Saturday, July 12, 2025. Annual Village of DeSoto Celebration at the DeSoto Community 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 @ jenjmorgan74@gmail.com or 618.922.5878. Your participation and suggestions are both welcome and needed!
Pool Owners:
Village residents are only allowed one pool fill with a sewer adjustment per year. You may take advantage of this adjustment anytime during 2025. You must call the Village Hall at (618)867-2315 to report the pool filling before you begin filling. Please telephone Judi at the water office after you receive your next bill to get the adjusted total. Pool fills should not be made between the 14th and 23rd of the month to avoid interference with meter reading.
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 provided 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- Upcoming dates: April 2nd, 16th, and 30th; May 14th and 28th; June 11th, and 25th; July 9th and 23rd; August 6th and 20th; and September 3rd and 17th. 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!
Spring City-Wide Yard Sale:
Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. Every yard sale should be registered at the Village Hall by Wednesday, June 4th and 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 Spring Cleanup:
West side of town- Monday, June 9th. East side of town- Wednesday, June 11th. During the Curbside 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.
Phase IV of the Water Line Replacement Program:
Phase IV of the water line replacement system will begin soon. We ask that all residents please have patience with any inconvenience caused by this process.
DeSoto Little League:
May be contacted by emailing littleleaguedesoto@gmail.com or through the DeSoto Little League Facebook page.
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