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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
Fri, 6/01/2018 @ 5:06pm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alderman Thomas V. Gentry. Alderman Gentry served on the Carterville City Council for a total of 32 years. He was a Ward 3 Alderman for 21 years and a Ward 1 Alderman for 11 years. The City flag will be at half staff through Alderman Gentry's funeral services, in honor of his years of dedicated service to Carterville.
Sat, 4/28/2018 @ 12:36pm
The City of Carterville is matching the reward of the Carterville Soccer Association by offering an additional $500.00 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of any individual or individuals that recently vandalized the Jr. High-High School soccer field on the east end of Cannon park.
If you have an information, please contact the Carterville Police Department at 618-985-4853.
Sun, 1/07/2018 @ 9:00pm
After several discussions and meetings, the difficult decision has been made to discontinue the City’s curbside recycling program. The January water bills will reflect this change, and subscribers will no longer be billed for this service.
Progress Port is still accepting recycling at their facility located at 1120 N. Division Street in Carterville. We encourage you to continue to utilize their services for your recycling needs. For specific recycling questions and rules, please contact them directly at 618-985-8351.
We appreciate your support during...
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
