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Story of Carterville
Carterville is a charming, small town in the heart of Southern Illinois, an area many refer to as the “heartland.” Within 1.5 to 4 hours from favorite American cities of St. Louis, Nashville, Louisville, Lexington, and Memphis, Carterville is nestled as a gateway to fast-growing Southern Illinois Wine Country. In fact, this town is within an hour to 29 wineries you can enjoy in this region.
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Latest News
Wed, 4/25/2018 @ 9:44am
The City of Carterville, Illinois will accept SEALED BIDS
for cleaning of the following buildings:
Water and Sewer Department, 101 S. Division St
Carterville Police Department, 121 W. Illinois Ave
Carterville Community Center, 120 N. Greenbriar Rd
until 4:00p.m., April 26, 2018.
Bids are to be priced individually for each building per
occurrence of cleaning.
For specifications or further information, please contact
Amy Simpson at City Hall 618-...
Tue, 4/24/2018 @ 1:47pm
The Carterville Fire Department invites everyone, of all ages, to come to the 2018 Balloon Glow Fundraiser. There will be 4 hot air balloons at the event. Vendors, concessions, and live entertainment will be on site.
Entry to event will be:
$10 per car
$30 per van (15 passengers)
$50 per bus
On Saturday May 5, 2018 there will be a 5K race starting at 3pm. Registration will be at 1pm 5K participants will also gain entry to event after race and t-shirt at no extra cost.
Handicap...
Tue, 4/24/2018 @ 12:33pm
The 11th Annual Block Party will be held behind City Hall on April 27th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come join us for free food & drinks, games, prizes, and much more! Don't miss out on all the fun!
To view the flyer click here!
For more information, call City Hall at 618-985-2252.
Featured Business of the Month
Paul and Kristen Gentry became the owners of Hometown Flowers & More in September of 2017. They are also the owners of the local gym in downtown Carterville, The Sweat Shop. That was their main business venture until they were approached recently by the previous owners of Hometown Flowers and More, Jeff and...
Municipal Notifications
Carterville residents may now sign up for electronic message alerts through e-mail or text message. The notification messages can be alerts from Carterville Police, Carterville Fire Department, Public Works, or City Hall.
Notifications can include:
- Road closures
- Power outages
- Water breaks and boil orders
- Alerts on community safety concerns
Water Bill Pay
Pay your City of Carterville Water & Sewer bill online! Click on the button below to get started.
*Failure to receive the water bill does not relieve consumer of payment or penalty.
*New Delinquent Accounts Collection Policy Effective January 1st, 2016. View HERE
City Smartphone Application
The new City of Carterville smartphone application is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Search for "Carterville 311" to download free of charge! The Carterville app will allow you to stay connected to City happenings, contact city officials and community resources, report issues, and more.
Thank you to our smartphone application sponsor, First Southern Bank!
Click HERE to view Reported Issues and their status
Friendly Reminders
-Please call City Hall at (618)985-2252 before building onto your property, placing any sheds or storage buildings, fences, pools or before any new construction, a building permit may be required.
-To reserve James Street or Cannon Park, please email khollister@visitcarterville.com with your name, date, and time that you wish to reserve.
-The 911 Office is asking all homeowners and landlords to please make sure that your house numbers are clearly and properly posted on the front of your homes.
-Please do not blow grass clippings into the road when mowing. This is a City Ordinance violation and could result in a fine. Grass clippings clog sewer drains and cause severe drainage problems.
New Videos
A big thank you to Big Muddy Media for creating phenomenal videos showcasing Carterville!
Click below to view latest videos
