City of Abingdon, IL

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08/20/2026

RECYCLING SITE INFORMATION NOTICE

The City of Abingdon had to make the decision to get rid of the recycling dumpsters at the city street shed. And as of today, they are gone. If you want to continue recycling your items, you will be responsible for finding your own recycling company.

08/19/2026

Request
The Abingdon Cemetery is requesting, due to all of the rain, if possible, would families please come visit the cemetery and temporarily, till they can get caught up, remove all ornaments, solar lights, shepherd hooks etc. These items make it extremely difficult to w**d eat. The cemetery crew takes great pride in making the cemetery look nice and would greatly appreciate your help.

08/18/2026

NOTICE
The City of Abingdon is accepting sealed bids for vacant real estate the address are as follows:

SEALED BIDS BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SEALED BIDS are being accepted for the sale of certain real estate owned by and located in the City of Abingdon. The information for the aforesaid real estate is set forth below and shall be offered for sale AS IS, without representation warranty of any kind, subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments, governmental rules and regulations, zoning, easements, covenants, restrictions and rights-of-way of record, to the best and highest bidder and will be conveyed by quitclaim deed.
Sealed bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk by September 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to opened and considered at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Abingdon on September 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The City of Abingdon reserves the absolute right, in the exercise of its sole discretion, to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities in the proposals. Any proposal submitted shall be binding for a period of 60 days after the date of the proposal opening.

[Tract 1]
Legal: Lot 22 of the Subdivision of Block 10 of the Original Town, now City of Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois.
Address: 100 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois 61410.
PIN: 13-33-382-025.

[Tract 2]
Legal: The West Half of the South Half of Lot 8 in Block 7 in the Original Town, now City of Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois.
Address: 101 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois 61410.
PIN: 13-33-383-025.

[Tract 3]
Legal: Part of Lot 1 in Block 10 in the Original Town, now City of Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1 and running thence West 70 feet, thence South 6 inches, thence East 70 feet, thence North 6 inches, to the place of beginning, including a one-half of the North wall of the brick building now located on the North side of said Lot 1; Also the East 90 feet of the South 22 feet of Original Lot 2 in said Block 10, excepting the North Half of the brick wall on and along a portion of the North line of said tract of land.
Address: 106 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois 61410.
PIN: 13-33-382-022.

[Tract 4]
Legal: A part of Lot 2 in Block 10 in the Original Town (now City) of Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, beginning 22 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, thence West 90 feet, thence North 6 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 16 feet, thence East 46 feet to a point 44 feet and 1 1/2 inches North of the South line of said Lot 2, thence North 8 inches, thence East 50 feet to a point 22 feet and 7 inches North of the place of beginning, thence South to the place of beginning, the intention being by this deed to

convey with the above described land the North Half of the building wall on the South line of said premises, and the South Half of the building wall on the North line of said premises; Reference being made to Plat' in Volume 2 of Records, page 7; Also described as Lot 17 of the Subdivision of 1902 of Block 10. Plat Records at page 128.
Address: 108 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois.
PIN: 13-33-382-021.

[Tract 5]
Legal: Part of Original Lot 2 in Block 10 in the Original. Town, now City of Abingdon,. Knox County, Illinois, bounded as follows. Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, running thence South 23 feet 3 inches, thence West to the West line of said Lot, thence North 23 feet 3 inches, thence East to the place of beginning excepting the South Half of the South wall, and the land upon which said South Half is situated of a two-story building now situated on the East part of the premises described. and extending West from Main Street a distance of 65 feet, and except also the public alley running North and South across said Lot 2, the East line of which is 80 feet West of the West line of Main Street in the said City-of Abingdon.
Address: 110 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois.
PIN: 13-33-382-020.

[Tract 5]
Legal: Part of Original Lot 2 in Block 10 in the Original. Town, now City of Abingdon,. Knox County, Illinois, bounded as follows. Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, running thence South 23 feet 3 inches, thence West to the West line of said Lot, thence North 23 feet 3 inches, thence East to the place of beginning excepting the South Half of the South wall, and the land upon which said South Half is situated of a two-story building now situated on the East part of the premises described. and extending West from Main Street a distance of 65 feet, and except also the public alley running North and South across said Lot 2, the East line of which is 80 feet West of the West line of Main Street in the said City-of Abingdon.
Address: 110 N. Main St., Abingdon, Illinois.
PIN: 13-33-382-020.

08/18/2026

INFORMATION NOTICE
The City would like to inform residents of the City of Abingdon Ordinance against blowing grass into city streets, it is prohibited. With all of the rains we have had the grass and other yard waste goes to the storm sewers and that is what contributes to streets flooding and back ups.

7-1-10: DEPOSITS ON PUBLIC WAYS:
A. Prohibited Generally: No person shall leave, place, throw, deposit, or allow to be placed or deposited any glass, dirt, rubbish, garbage, paper, wood, plastic, or other waste material or refuse or snow upon any public street, alley, or sidewalk. (2006 Code § 8-1-21; amd. 2016 Code)
B. Landscape Waste: No person shall allow grass cuttings, leaves, or other landscape waste to be placed onto any street by reason of mowing, raking, or otherwise. For the purposes of this subsection, the word person includes the owner of the property from which the landscape waste originates, the person legally entitled to occupy the premises, or any person who caused the landscape waste to be placed into the street if that person is eighteen (18) years of age or older. (2006 Code § 8-1-23)

NOTICEThis is to inform residents of the 2026 Road ProgramThe County will be here in the week of August 10, 2026, at thi...
08/06/2026

NOTICE
This is to inform residents of the 2026 Road Program
The County will be here in the week of August 10, 2026, at this time we are not able to tell you exactly where they will start but below is the map of the area of town they will be doing. We ask that if you live in this area that you, Please remove vehicles from the road and Please use caution in this area for the safety of the community and the company doing the work. Thank You for your cooperation.

08/05/2026

🎉 Good News, Abingdon! 💦
The Splash Pad is back up and running and ready for everyone to enjoy!
We ask that everyone help us keep this a fun, safe, and clean place for our community by:
💙 Respecting the equipment
🗑️ Throwing away all trash
👨‍👩‍👧 Supervising children at all times
🚫 Refraining from roughhousing, vandalism, or any behavior that could damage the facility
This splash pad belongs to all of us, and with everyone's help, we can keep it open and enjoyable for families throughout the season.
If you witness any vandalism, misuse, or inappropriate behavior, please report it as soon as possible. Your help allows us to address issues quickly and keep the splash pad open for everyone.
Thank you for doing your part to take care of this wonderful community resource. Have fun, stay cool, and enjoy the splash pad! ☀️💦

08/04/2026

🚫 Abingdon Splash Pad Temporarily Closed 🚫
Due to damage that requires repairs, the Abingdon Splash Pad is temporarily closed until further notice. The safety of our families and children is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience while the necessary repairs are completed.
We kindly ask everyone to help us protect this community asset. The splash pad is a place for all of our residents to enjoy, and it takes all of us working together to keep it safe and in good condition.
If you witness any suspicious or questionable activity at the splash pad or any other City property, please report it immediately to the Knox County Sheriff's Office or Abingdon City Hall. Your vigilance can help prevent further damage and ensure these amenities remain available for everyone.
We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as the splash pad is repaired and ready to reopen.
Thank you for your understanding, your cooperation, and for helping us take care of our community.

08/04/2026

NOTICE

SEALED BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED by the City of Abingdon for the
letting of a contract for the removal from the COA dump site of trees, branches,
yard waste, and related items for the controlled burning on the property of
Contractor. The specific terms of the contract are as follows:

Taxes. Contractor acknowledges that it is an independent contractor, and
therefore, no payroll taxes of any kind shall be withheld from payments to
Contractor or paid by COA on behalf of Contractor or any assistants or
employees of Contractor. Contractors shall not be treated as an employee,
with respect to the services performed hereunder, for federal or state income tax
purposes. Contractor shall be furnished, on a timely basis, with an IRS form
1099. Contractor understands that it is Contractor’s responsibility to pay,
according to applicable law, Contractor’s own income taxes.

Employment of Assistants. Contractor may, at Contractor's own expense,
employ any employees and/or assistants that Contractor deems necessary to
perform Contractor's obligations under the terms of this agreement. COA shall
not exercise control, direction, or supervision over such employees and/or
assistants.

Insurance. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all of Contractor’s own
insurance and shall at all times maintain such types and amounts of insurance,
including health and medical insurance, automobile/liability insurance)
reasonably necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement. Contractor
acknowledges that COA is under no obligation to provide any worker’s
compensation insurance and that Contractor shall comply with worker’s
compensation laws. Contractor will provide, upon request, proof of such
insurance to COA.

Indemnification. Contractor agrees to assume the risk, waive, hold harmless and
indemnify COA from and against any claim of liability and/or damage, or any
nature, which anyone may have or suffer as a result Contractor, his assistants, or
employees in the performance of the services, and agrees to indemnify COA
from expenses COA may incur or become obligated to pay, such as attorney’s
fees, court costs, direct out of pocket expenses incurred, in defending any claim
of Contractor, his assistants, employees or 3rd parties for injury, pain and
suffering, economic loss/damages or otherwise against COA and arising out of
the services provided by Contractor.

Bids are to be sealed and must be received in the office of the City Clerk, 114 E.
Meek St., Abingdon, Illinois, by September 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. All bids will be opened
and considered on September 7, 2026, during the regular meeting of the City Council
of Abingdon. No more than 1 bid per person, or business entity, will be
considered. The City of Abingdon reserves the right to accept or reject any or
all bids.

Clerk of the City of Abingdon

08/04/2026

We would like to apologize for the absence of the Livestream for tonight's City Council Meeting. The chrome book just would not cooperate with us. We will be back up and running for the next one.

07/23/2026

📸 Community Photo Opportunity at the Splash Pad! 💦
We need your help showing what makes our community special!
A representative from Vortex Splash Pad will be visiting Abingdon’s Splash Pad on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to take photos of the splash pad in use. We’d love to have children, families, and community members enjoying the park and splash pad during the photo session.
These photos may be used to showcase our splash pad and highlight our wonderful community.
🌞 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 10am
🌧 Rain Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 10am
Bring the kids, invite your friends, and come enjoy a fun day at the splash pad! Your participation will help show what a great place Abingdon is for families and visitors.
We hope to see you there! 💙💦

Address

114 E. Meek Street
Abingdon, IL
61410

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

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