City of Carlinville

08/31/2026

Public Works and City Hall will be closed for Labor Day.

08/19/2026

**This Boil order has been lifted.**

Boil order in effect for:
-511 W. Main
-300 W. Main.
-West 1st North St., from N. Oak to 502 W. 1st North St.
AND
-North Oak Street from West Main to 363 North Oak Street.
We will update again when it has been lifted.

08/18/2026

Click our logo, to answer our poll question for Carlinville Lake One. We would like your opinion if you would use the lake more, if improvements were made for fishing, walking, bird watching, wildlife viewing/photography and more accessible?

08/17/2026

Porter (Conxxus) is an approved solicitor through City Hall. He has also been provided with the city's current, updated no solicitors list.

08/14/2026

If you've been keeping up with the Carlinville CommUnity Chamber of Commerce, you already know we have the best one around!! Vote. Vote. Vote!

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📣We have some VERY exciting news to share, Carlinville!
Carlinville was nominated for Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest, a nationwide search for communities that bring the heart, wonder and joy of the holiday season to life.
‼ AND CARLINVILLE WAS OFFICIALLY SELECTED AS ONE OF THE TOP 25 FINALISTS!!! ‼
Now, we need your help to win the whole thing!!!
Beginning TODAY through September 4, anyone 18+ in the U.S. can vote for Carlinville as the winner once per day, every day.
Besides the elite title as Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town, the winning town will have the opportunity to serve as the filming location for a future Hallmark holiday movie! 🎬🎄
People have been saying for years that Carlinville feels like something straight out of a Hallmark movie. Now we have the chance to show the world why!
Let’s show Hallmark just how much Christmas spirit can fit into one little town. ❤️
🎄 Select Carlinville today
🎄 Come back and do it again tomorrow
🎄 Keep going every day through September 4
🎄 Share this and help us spread the word!
VOTE NOW: https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/06
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08/05/2026

The draft comprehensive plan is now available on the city website for public review. Cityofcarlinville.com

This is your opportunity to provide comments and help shape carlinville's future over the next several years. We encourage everyone if you have not done so, to take a look and share your feedback. Simply click on the review and submit comments tab.

2026 Comprehensive Plan The City of Carlinville invites residents and community members to review the Comprehensive Plan 2026 Update and share their comments. Your input will help guide the future

07/31/2026

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski presented the City of Carlinville with the American flag flown at the Illinois State Capitol on 6-26-26, commemorating our once in a lifetime celebration!

A special keepsake to remember a very special day in Carlinville history.

07/23/2026

The Tree City committee is seeking volunteers. For more information, please reach out to Mayor, Doug Downey.

07/02/2026

However you choose to spend the day, reflect on what makes our small town and country so special.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
City Hall and Public Works will be closed tomorrow, Friday July 3rd.

05/05/2026

6-26-26 Jubilee with KMOV, on the air this week during the morning show.