City of Mt. Sterling, Illinois

06/01/2026

Don’t forget about City Wide Cleanup this Fri, June 5 and Sat, Jun 6. Also city wide Yard Sales and don’t forget the first week of Farmer’s Market!!! Lots going on in town!

05/28/2026

City wide yard sales Fri/Sat, June 5 & 6!!! You set your own times. The Brown County Democrat-Message will be publishing a listing of all yard sales. Contact them locally at 217-773-3371 (Thu/Fri) or their Pittsfield office at 217-285-5415 to get on the list!

05/27/2026

As part of Brown County’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial and in conjunction with the Rock & Rev Festival, there will be a parade at the Brown County Fairgrounds at 2:45 on Saturday, June 20. We would love to have your entry in the parade! If you, your business, organization, or family would like to be in the parade, please register by using the digital form https://forms.gle/xDSQjcEyYLw85jVp6 or by contacting Jenny Zimmerman at [email protected] or 217-430-3328.

05/26/2026

This service is offered FREE from the city for residence to take advantage of. It's coming right up!

Mt. Sterling City Wide Cleanup
June 5-6, 2026

The City of Mt. Sterling will conduct a city-wide cleanup on Friday, June 5 from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday, June 6 from 8:00am-noon. This service is provided for Mt. Sterling residents living within city limits only.
Dumpsters will be available at the old Public Works facility at 201 Forrest Ave, same site as last year. This is an excellent opportunity for those residents needing to come into compliance with ordinance violations to do so at no expense.
We are pleased to announce we WILL BE accepting electronics again this year. This includes televisions, computers, radios, microwaves, etc. You will be directed to the appropriate container. We will be accepting appliances, batteries and items that are at least 50% metal.
Those items not being accepted are used paint cans, tires, and yard waste. Yard waste may be taken to the city dump north of the water treatment plant. It is strictly for those items originating in your yard and NOT railroad ties, landscaping timbers, any type of lumber etc. Refer to the posted sign at the entrance to the dump site for further information.
The collection site will be monitored by city employees. Those dropping off items will be asked to register with their name, address and phone number.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the BCHS Class of 2026. May all your futures be bright!!! You're headed out to do great things!

05/22/2026

City Hall will be closed on Mon, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tue, May 26 at 8:00 am. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

05/21/2026

Mt. Sterling City Wide Cleanup
June 5-6, 2026

The City of Mt. Sterling will conduct a city-wide cleanup on Friday, June 5 from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday, June 6 from 8:00am-noon. This service is provided for Mt. Sterling residents living within city limits only.
Dumpsters will be available at the old Public Works facility at 201 Forrest Ave, same site as last year. This is an excellent opportunity for those residents needing to come into compliance with ordinance violations to do so at no expense.
We are pleased to announce we WILL BE accepting electronics again this year. This includes televisions, computers, radios, microwaves, etc. You will be directed to the appropriate container. We will be accepting appliances, batteries and items that are at least 50% metal.
Those items not being accepted are used paint cans, tires, and yard waste. Yard waste may be taken to the city dump north of the water treatment plant. It is strictly for those items originating in your yard and NOT railroad ties, landscaping timbers, any type of lumber etc. Refer to the posted sign at the entrance to the dump site for further information.
The collection site will be monitored by city employees. Those dropping off items will be asked to register with their name, address and phone number.

05/14/2026

“WE THE PEOPLE”

AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE!

We Need You!
Be a part of our community’s history. Submit an item that represents your organization today. We will be preserving small items including letters, lapel pins, photographs, booklets, flyers and other items that represent our community’s unique history and a lasting record of how Brown County (IL) marked this important milestone.

Ideas
Provide us with something unique to your organization.
● Letter to the future
● Letter commemorating the celebration
● Photos
● Menus/Bulletins
● Short history
● Small meaningful item

The time capsule has limited space so flat items will take priority.

Deadline
We will be collecting items until Friday, June 5, for consideration for inclusion.

Drop-off
Items may be provided to the Brown County library. Provide a contact name, email and phone number for any document or other item dropped off.

These items will tell the story of what Brown County was about and what we are proud of in 2026!

Contact
Please contact any of the following for questions or more information: Vada Yingling, Dave Ferrill, Nancy Mitchell, Libby White, Margaret Scranton, Richard Young or Rob Akright. Or contact the library at (217) 773-2013.

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