Announcements

Village offices will be CLOSED January 21, 2019

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Village offices will be CLOSED.

HSHS-St. Mary’s Hospital donation

On Saturday, September 15th, 2018 the Moweaqua Police Department, with a full monetary donation from HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, was able to purchase a Prescription drop box and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The Prescription Drug box is located in the Village Hall foyer (see picture below). It is for everyone to properly dispose of […]

Illinois Ground Water Operator of the Year-Louis Jordan

On Thursday, September 13th, Moweaqua’s, Water Operator, Louis Jordan, won Illinois Ground Water Operator of the Year! Stop by the Village Hall (there is a poster on the outside window) to let him know you are proud! Congratulations Louie!!

General Election-Instructions for elderly and persons with disabilities

Attached is a public notice to the Shelby County Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the November 6, 2018, General Election. Shelby County Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Consolidated Elections

The Consolidated Election will be held at the Moweaqua Village Hall on April 2, 2019. Anyone interested in running for Village Trustee may pick up a nominating petition at the Village Hall on, or any time after September 18, 2018. Three Trustees will be elected for four-year terms and one Trustee will be elected to […]

New Full-Time Police Officer Sworn In

On September 11th, 2018, the Moweaqua Police Department and the Village of Moweaqua welcomed the newest member to the department, Adam Jones. Adam was sworn in at the Village Board Meeting as a new full-time Police Officer while his family was in attendance. Adam will be attending the Macon County Training facility to become a […]

Dedication Ceremony for Constable Benjamin Martin

On February 1st, 1902, Constable Martin was killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant to a business owner for illegal sale of alcohol. Constable Martin entered the local business to arrest the owner. The owner went behind the counter and pulled out a double barrel shot gun firing it […]

FOUND BOX at Moweaqua Police Department

The Moweaqua Police Department has installed a FOUND BOX in the Village hall lobby at 122 N Main St. The box has been added for the convenience of depositing found items, so that you don’t have to keep the item to find the owner. If you find any items like a wallet, credit card, ID […]

Moweaqua Living Memorial Tree Park

A committee led by Barbara Jostes established a Living Memorial Tree Park in 1991. There are now approximately 150 trees in the park. We currently have a list of 14 Illinois Native trees that can be purchased to honor or remember a loved one. If you would like more information, please call Village Hall at […]

Water Treatment Facility Dedication

On August 12, 2018, the Village hosted a Water Treatment Facility Dedication with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Electric/Gas Vehicle

On June 13th, 2017, the Village of Moweaqua passed Ordinance #2017-13 allowing Electric/Gas Non-Highway Vehicles to operate on village roadways. A Non-Highway vehicle means a motor vehicle not specifically designed to be operated on a public highway, to include, but not limited to, All-terrain vehicles, Golf Carts, Off-highway motorcycles and Recreational off-highway vehicles. This does […]

2018 Trash Service Announcement

Notice to Moweaqua Residents from the Village As previously announced, Advanced Disposal will begin a new community wide recycling program. Residential trash and recycling rates will be combined to a flat rate of $18.00 per month. The $18.00 rate will apply to all Advanced Disposal customers whether they choose to participate in the recycling program […]