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Complaints or calls for service cannot be accepted through Facebook, please contact dispatch at 217-632-2273 for any non-emergency matters. The primary objective of the Menard County Sheriff’s Office is to preserve life and property, to enforce the laws of the State of Illinois, and in doing so, protect the rights of all citizens to live in peace.

11/15/2024

11/15/24 0930

***ALL AT&T services, including 911, have been restored***

11/15/2024

11/15/24 0939 - UPDATE - ALL SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESTORED

11/15/24 0708

All 911, landline, and broadband services remain down at our dispatch center. We have made numerous contacts with AT&T but have yet to receive any update as to what the cause is or when services will be restored

911 calls will continue to be routed to Cass County, who will then relay the information to us via radio.

It is likely that all phone lines at the courthouse are down too, but we have not yet confirmed this.

We will advise any updates as we receive them.

11/15/2024

11/15/24 0939 - UPDATE - ALL SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESTORED

11/15/24 0124

We are currently experiencing a complete 911, landline, and broadband outage. All of which are provided by AT&T. It is our understanding that AT&T cell service is down in Petersburg as well.

We are communicating with AT&T from an off-site location, trying to determine the cause. It appears the issue (unknown), is affecting multiple sites in the area.

All 911 calls are currently routed to Cass County, who will then relay the information to us via radio.

We will post updates as they become available.

11/13/2024

11/13/24 1025

This morning, five units from the Menard County Sheriff’s Office conducted a speed enforcement detail on IL 29 from the Mason County Line to the Sangamon County Line.

17 violators were stopped and multiple citations were issued.

This detail was conducted due to complaints of excessive speeding in the area. The intent of the detail was to increase safety in this area and remind motorists of the importance of obeying traffic laws. Future details will be conducted in other areas of the county.

The sheriff’s office asks for all motorists to please obey traffic laws and drive safely.

11/08/2024

11/08/24 0902

This morning, the sheriff, chief deputy, and three deputies conducted a speed enforcement detail on IL 97 from New Salem State Park to the Sangamon County line.

14 violators were stopped for speed infractions, and multiple citations were issued.

This detail was conducted due to complaints of excessive speeding in this area. The intent of the detail was to increase safety in this area and remind motorists of the importance of obeying traffic laws. Future details will be conducted in other areas of the county.

The sheriff’s office asks for all motorists to please obey traffic laws and drive safely.

11/01/2024

11/01/24 11:50am

Per the Menard County Highway Engineer-

The Athens Blacktop is open to all traffic as of today. There will still be crews finishing punch list items off of the roadway at various times this month, but the roadway will remain open.

10/14/2024

10/14/24 4:57pm

The decedent in the fatal crash that occurred today at IL Rt. 29 and Hargrave St. has been identified as Karen Fox, 70 years of age, late of Athens, IL. Fox was pronounced deceased at the scene by Menard County Deputy Coroners.

The crash remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police. The Menard County Sheriff’s Office, Athens Police Department, and Athens Fire Department assisted at the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled. No further information is available at this time.

Ben Hollis
Coroner & Chief Deputy Sheriff

09/16/2024

Deputies and Petersburg Officers took multiple reports of vehicle burglaries today that occurred overnight east of Petersburg.

Please remember to remove valuables from your vehicle and ensure they are locked! It is very important to lock vehicles, outbuildings, and homes. Be proactive to avoid being a victim of crime. Please follow the and don’t hesitate to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement!

09/10/2024

09/10/24 - 3:45pm

Per the Menard County Highway Department:

Gudgel Road will be closed to all traffic for 1-mile increments in order to complete chip sealing of the roadway on Wednesday September 11, 2024.

The highway department will begin at the Gudgel Road & Post Street intersection at 8am and work to the west until reaching Price Street.

The portions of the roadway which were completed on September 6th will not be affected. This closure will also include the Sangamon River crossing for a duration as well.

Please use an alternate route to your destination. If you must travel Gudgel Road, please expect delays. Please slow down and exercise caution if you encounter the road crews.

09/05/2024

⚠️ 09/05/24 4:10pm ⚠️

Per the Menard County Highway Department:

Gudgel Road will be closed to all traffic for 1-mile increments in order to complete chip sealing of the roadway on Friday September 6, 2024.

The highway department will begin at the Gudgel Road & IL Route 97 intersection at 7am and work to the east. This closure will also include the Sangamon River crossing for a duration as well. Please use an alternate route to your destination. If you must travel Gudgel Road, please expect delays. Please slow down and exercise caution if you encounter the road crews.

09/03/2024

***Arrest made for Residential Burglary***

On June 23, 2024, Menard County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported residential burglary in rural eastern Menard County. Deputies arrived on scene and met with the victim, who reported that he had left his home that afternoon/evening and upon returning, discovered that it had been burglarized.

Deputies recovered evidence at the scene, with the assistance of an Illinois State Police Crime Scene Technician. The evidence recovered at the scene, along with evidence obtained via other law enforcement resources, led to the identification of a suspect vehicle and suspect by the responding deputies.

The investigation continued, leading to an arrest warrant being issued on August 8th for Justin R. Burnett, age 38, of Jacksonville, IL. Burnett was taken into custody on August 19th in Springfield, IL by members of the United States Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force.

Burnett appeared before the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Menard County, IL on August 22nd. Pre-trial release was denied and Burnett is currently lodged in the Menard County Jail.

Burnett was on probation in Sangamon County for Residential Burglary at the time of this incident, and currently has active arrest warrants in Morgan County for Residential Burglary and Theft.

Sheriff Mark Oller stated “I am proud of my deputies for their great investigative work at the time of this incident and of Chief Deputy Hollis’s follow-up investigation, all of which led to the arrest of this individual. We will not tolerate criminal activity here, and will not allow our citizens to be victimized”.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/09/2024

08/09/24 4:30pm

⚠️ Per the Menard County Road District #7 Commissioner; Rahman St. between Wankel Ave. and Reichart Ave. will be closed beginning today through the end of next week for a culvert replacement.

07/31/2024

Issued by National Weather Service
Lincoln, IL
07:46 CDT Wed, Jul 31, 2024
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN MENARD...CENTRAL LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN MASON COUNTIES...

At 745 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lincoln, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near... Lincoln around 750 AM CDT. Beason around 755 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Broadwell and Lawndale.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 7. Interstate 55 between mile markers 118 and 139.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

07/19/2024

Due to increased traffic for the Menard County Fair,
traffic on Fairgrounds Road is now one way from Old Fairgrounds Road to the fairgrounds. Traffic will also be blocked at Schirding Avenue and Fairgrounds Road. Traffic not going to the fairgrounds will be detoured down Schirding Avenue towards State Route 97. When the traffic flow lessens, the roadway will be reopened to normal traffic.

06/28/2024

Job posting!

Wanted: Full-time individual with knowledge of and experience in all aspects of building construction/maintenance, including plumbing, electrical and carpentry, including design material procurement. Excellent knowledge of building and repair procedures, as well as the tools needed. Ability to lift 100 pounds and do manual labor. Applicants must reside within Menard County or be willing to relocate. Competitive wage dependent upon proficiency.
Health/Life/Pension

Qualified candidates may obtain an application at the Menard County coordinator‘s office located at 102 S. 7th St., Petersburg, IL or by going to the county website at menardcountyil.gov Hard copy of an application should be submitted to same Friday, July 26, 2024.

06/25/2024

06/25/24 - 12:09pm

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Menard County in central Illinois... Southern Logan County in central Illinois... Northeastern Sangamon County in central Illinois... Southern Piatt County in central Illinois... Southern De Witt County in central Illinois... South central Mason County in central Illinois... Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1201 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Petersburg to near Latham to near De Land, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 11:50 AM, a trained spotter reported 60 mph winds in Chestnut. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near... Decatur, Petersburg, Forsyth, Williamsville, Warrensburg, Argenta, Oreana, Greenview, Niantic, and Elkhart around 1205 PM CDT. Athens, Harristown, and Illiopolis around 1210 PM CDT. This includes the following highways... Interstate 55 between mile markers 103 and 122. Interstate 72 between mile markers 122 and 163. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; WIND THREAT...OBSERVED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/13/2024

06/13/24 6:20pm

Severe weather is approaching from the west. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for Menard and surrounding counties until 10pm this evening. As always, please stay tuned to local media outlets or NOAA weather radio for the latest updates.

Address

315 S 6th Street
Petersburg, IL
62675

Telephone

+12176322273

Website

http://www.menardcountyil.com/

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