Village of Metamora

06/12/2026

Looks like your lunch plans are covered for today! ☀️

🐷🔥 LUNCH IS SERVED, METAMORA! 🔥🐷

Skip packing a lunch today and let the Kiwanis Club of Metamora handle the cooking! We are fired up and ready to grill outside of Kirby Foods. Come grab a hot, delicious lunch and support a fantastic cause in our community.

Here is everything you need to know:

📅 When: TODAY, June 12th

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until we sell out!)

📍 Where: Kirby Foods IGA (Metamora, IL)

📋 On the Menu:
Pork Chop Only: $6

Pork Chop Meal Deal: $7 (Includes a juicy pork chop, chips, and a drink!)

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your coworkers. We can't wait to see you there!

06/10/2026

Due to the weather forecast, Dinner on the Bricks is canceled for tonight! ⛈️☔️ We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you all next week!

06/09/2026

👟Runners and walkers👟Here is your chance to sign up for the Old Settlers Lincoln-Douglas Race!

Here's the Link to register for the Lincoln Douglas Race!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/133777/53rd-lincoln-douglas-run

06/07/2026

Just because some of the Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration events were canceled today doesn’t mean we’re not celebrating. Don’t forget that Abraham Lincoln is at the Metamora Courthouse TODAY! Make sure you come out and meet him.

06/07/2026

🇺🇸 Due to the weather, we have a few updates to our Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration ! 🇺🇸

📍Village Hall Activities
1–7 p.m.
🎟️ Raffles and giveaways will be available at Village Hall !

🚒 Metamora Fire Department Grill-Out
12:30–3 p.m. | Metamora Square
Enjoy all your grill-out favorites served by the Metamora Fire Department until sold out.

📖 History Events
Stevenson House
🎥 The Underground Railroad Film
• 1:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m.

Metamora Courthouse
• Handweavers Guild of Illinois — 1–6 p.m.
• Gary Knepp & the Amateur Radio Club — 1–6 p.m.
• President Lincoln Interpreter Randy Duncan — 2–6 p.m.
• Sue Knepp’s Summer Speaker Series: Lincoln in Metamora — 4–5 p.m.

🎶 Live Acoustic Music
5–7 p.m. | Metamora Square
Madison Godinez brings her unique blend of modern and vintage favorites.

🌊 Free Pool Day
Metamora Swimming Pool plans to remain open but may adjust operations if lightning or severe weather develops.

🚫 Canceled Due to Weather
• ⚽ Yard Games with the Library
• 🚔 Dunk Tank with the Metamora Police Department
• 🎶 Schnetzler Family Acoustic Music
• 🌮 Pico de Gallo Food Truck

We look forward to celebrating with you and appreciate your flexibility as we work around the weather! 🇺🇸☀️🌦️

06/06/2026

🇺🇸 Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration continues tonight! 🇺🇸

Here’s what’s happening:

📚 Punks in Peoria Book Signing
🕓 4–6 p.m. | Metamora Square Gazebo
Meet author Jonathan Wright and learn about the rich history of the Peoria music scene.

🎶 Luke Maurer Concert
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Metamora Square
Nothing says American Saturday Night like a hometown boy singing country music! Join us for an evening with the always-popular Luke Maurer and his band. The Station Food Truck will be serving up dinner with The Bakery Bar serving dessert! You can’t forget Cheese Nuts Fast-Fired Pizza is right here on the Square too! 🍕

🍻 Hanover's Pub Beer Garden
🕓 4–9 p.m.
Grab a cold drink, relax, and enjoy the festivities. The Kiwanis Club of Metamora Illinois sold-out Euchre Tournament will also be taking place here.

Special thanks to Mosquito Authority of Bloomington-Normal for keep us pest free! 🦟

We look forward to seeing you on the Square tonight! ☀️🇺🇸

06/05/2026

Don’t forget—Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration week marches on! There will be live music tonight and tomorrow on the Metamora Square that you won’t want to miss! 🎶

06/04/2026

🏠 Residents 🏠

Unfortunately, we have once again been made aware of delays within the postal system that are affecting the delivery of Village of Metamora water bills. While bills were mailed out on schedule, delivery is outside of the Village’s control once they enter the postal system.

If you have not received your bill, please feel free to call our office at 309-367-4044. 📞 We’re happy to provide a copy or let you know your current balance.

To help during this delay, any late fees caused by the delay with these bills will, once again, be waived for this month.

We understand that this can be frustrating and we appreciate your patience as we work through this again.

06/03/2026

Step back in time during Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration Week! 🇺🇸

The Metamora Courthouse will be participating on Sunday, June 7, from 1:00–6:00 p.m. for an afternoon of tours, history, education, and hands-on experiences. Here is their schedule for Hanover 190 Day:

Handweavers Guild of Illinois — 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Gary Knepp & the Amateur Radio Club — 1:00–6:00 p.m.
President Lincoln Interpreter Randy Duncan — 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Summer Speaker Series with Sue Knepp; “Lincoln in Metamora” — 4:00–5:00 p.m.

06/02/2026

The beginning of June means a new schedule for Dinner on the Bricks! 🍔🧁

Don’t forget, as part of Hanover 190/America 250 Celebration week, this week’s Dinner on the Bricks will feature music by Just Right Entertainment and a Tiny Art Show at Village Hall by local artist and educator Erin Foster! 🎨

You can view each truck’s page here:
Big Papa Jake's, River City Sweets and Treats, LLC, The Station Food Truck, Grammananaskitchen, The Long Road Home, LLC, & The Bakery Bar