🍋 5 Days to Go – Come Hungry!
Music, food, and fun we’ve got it all! 🎶🍔
This Saturday, you can jam out AND enjoy:
🍋 All Puckerd Up – sweet & sour perfection
🍔 Gypsies Mobile Kitchen – flavor-packed meals
🥟 Let’s Get Rolling Egg Rolls – crispy, crave-worthy goodness
📅 Sept. 7 | Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond | $25 tickets now at City Hall or Eventbrite.com
Tickets will be $30 the day of the event so get them ahead of time.
No coolers and make sure to bring your lawn chairs!
#FestivalEats #MusicWithAMission
Music, food, and fun we’ve got it all! 🎶🍔
This Saturday, you can jam out AND enjoy:
🍋 All Puckerd Up – sweet & sour perfection
🍔 Gypsies Mobile Kitchen – flavor-packed meals
🥟 Let’s Get Rolling Egg Rolls – crispy, crave-worthy goodness
📅 Sept. 7 | Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond | $25 tickets now at City Hall or Eventbrite.com
Tickets will be $30 the day of the event so get them ahead of time.
No coolers and make sure to bring your lawn chairs!
#FestivalEats #MusicWithAMission
🍂 September is the perfect month to get outside and enjoy cooler weather, changing leaves, and fresh air.
Today’s challenge: go for a nature walk and take a few minutes to slow down and breathe it all in. 🌳
💡 Fun Fact: Studies show that just 20 minutes in nature can lower stress levels and improve mood.
📸 Snap a picture of your walk whether it’s the lake, a park, or even your backyard and share it below!
Today’s challenge: go for a nature walk and take a few minutes to slow down and breathe it all in. 🌳
💡 Fun Fact: Studies show that just 20 minutes in nature can lower stress levels and improve mood.
📸 Snap a picture of your walk whether it’s the lake, a park, or even your backyard and share it below!
Happy Birthday to Assistant Street and Alley Foreman Bill Irwin! Your hard work and dedication make such a difference, and we’re grateful to have you on the team. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year full of success and happiness!
Today we celebrate Labor Day, a day to honor the hardworking men and women who keep our country and communities moving forward. From early mornings to late nights, your dedication makes a difference every single day. 💪
👉 How are you spending this holiday? Maybe you’re grilling out or just relaxing with family. Share a photo of your Labor Day traditions in the comments we’d love to see!
👉 How are you spending this holiday? Maybe you’re grilling out or just relaxing with family. Share a photo of your Labor Day traditions in the comments we’d love to see!
🎤 6 Days to Go!
The countdown is ON, Pittsfield! In just 6 days, the 2nd Annual Music With a Mission will bring the lake to life with Little Texas, Los Honky Tonkers, and our own Evan Darnell.
🎟 Tickets are just $25 grab yours now at City Hall or Eventbrite.com before they’re gone!
Tickets will go up to $30 on the day of the event so make sure to get them beforehand.
No outside coolers and make sure to bring your lawn chair!
#MusicWithAMission #Countdown #LiveMusic
The countdown is ON, Pittsfield! In just 6 days, the 2nd Annual Music With a Mission will bring the lake to life with Little Texas, Los Honky Tonkers, and our own Evan Darnell.
🎟 Tickets are just $25 grab yours now at City Hall or Eventbrite.com before they’re gone!
Tickets will go up to $30 on the day of the event so make sure to get them beforehand.
No outside coolers and make sure to bring your lawn chair!
#MusicWithAMission #Countdown #LiveMusic
Today, we celebrate Sergeant Mitchell Barton for 7 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou
Read a Book 📚
Let’s end August with a quiet moment. Whether it’s a thriller, romance, memoir, or comic book take some time to read today.
💬 What’s the book you always recommend to others or one you’ve recently finished and couldn’t put down?
Let’s build a community book list! Drop your recommendation below and help someone find their next great read.
Let’s end August with a quiet moment. Whether it’s a thriller, romance, memoir, or comic book take some time to read today.
💬 What’s the book you always recommend to others or one you’ve recently finished and couldn’t put down?
Let’s build a community book list! Drop your recommendation below and help someone find their next great read.
📢 City Hall Closure Notice
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5th.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🎉
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5th.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🎉
Don't forget to get uptown to the Hooligan Car Show and see Smokey and the Bandit Cars along with Sheriff Buford T Justice and The Bandit.
Visit the Fall Festival 🍂
Fall Festival is here! If you missed it yesterday, today’s the day to join in.
🎟️ There’s something for everyone.
💬 What’s your #1 fair food? Funnel cake, corn dog, caramel apple, or something wild? Vote below and see what’s the most loved in town!
Fall Festival is here! If you missed it yesterday, today’s the day to join in.
🎟️ There’s something for everyone.
💬 What’s your #1 fair food? Funnel cake, corn dog, caramel apple, or something wild? Vote below and see what’s the most loved in town!
🎸✨ Hometown Spotlight! ✨🎸
We’re kicking off the 2nd Annual Music With a Mission with one of Pittsfield’s own Evan Darnell! 🙌
At just 17 years old, Evan Darnell is emerging as a compelling new voice in the world of country folk gospel music. With a guitar in hand and a heart full of stories, Evan's music speaks to a deep faith and connection to the American folk tradition. He draws inspiration from the honest storytelling of classic country, the raw emotion of folk music, and the unwavering hope found in gospel hymns. Evan's sound is characterized by his clear, resonant vocals and intricate fingerpicking. He crafts narratives within his songs that paint pictures of Everday life, aced with messages of hope, redemption, and the enduring power of faith. Whether performing heartfelt originals or reimaging cherished hymns, Evan's lyrical abilities showcase a maturity beyond his years. He weaves together personal experiences with timeless themes, creating music that is both relatable and spiritually uplifting. Evan Darnell is a rising talent, poised to carve out a unique space in the musical landscape, touching hearts with his distinctive blend of country, folk, and gospel music.
📅 Sunday, September 7th
📍 Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond
⏰ Gates open at 4 PM
🎟 $25 – All Ages (Tickets at City Hall or Eventbrite.com
Tickets will be $30 the day of the event so make sure to snag those tickets beforehand.
Come early, grab your spot, and show some love to a hometown talent before Los Honky Tonkers and Little Texas take the stage! ❤️🎤
#EvanDarnell #HometownTalent #MusicWithAMission #PittsfieldIL #LiveMusic
Visit the Fall Festival
Visit the Fall Festival today it’s full of food, fun, and festivities!
💬 What’s your can’t-miss part of the festival: the food, the rides, the music, or something else entirely?
🎠 Let us know what you're most excited for or tag who you’re going with!
Visit the Fall Festival today it’s full of food, fun, and festivities!
💬 What’s your can’t-miss part of the festival: the food, the rides, the music, or something else entirely?
🎠 Let us know what you're most excited for or tag who you’re going with!
🚧 ROAD WORK NOTICE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th 🚧
The City of Pittsfield will be oil & chipping the following roads tomorrow (8/29/25):
Conroy Street
South & North Orchard Street
Oklahoma Street
East & West Kellogg Street
Liberty Street
East & West South Monroe Street
South Monroe Cross Section
Meadow Creek
Knapp Lane
Gay Street
⚠️ Please use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and avoid freshly treated areas when possible. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our city streets!
The City of Pittsfield will be oil & chipping the following roads tomorrow (8/29/25):
Conroy Street
South & North Orchard Street
Oklahoma Street
East & West Kellogg Street
Liberty Street
East & West South Monroe Street
South Monroe Cross Section
Meadow Creek
Knapp Lane
Gay Street
⚠️ Please use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and avoid freshly treated areas when possible. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our city streets!
National Bow Tie Day 🎀
Time to dress things up today is all about bow ties! They’re fun, stylish, and a little quirky.
🎩 Fun Fact: The bow tie evolved from the cravat worn by Croatian soldiers in the 17th century!
Time to dress things up today is all about bow ties! They’re fun, stylish, and a little quirky.
🎩 Fun Fact: The bow tie evolved from the cravat worn by Croatian soldiers in the 17th century!
🍂✨ September is packed full of fun! ✨🍂
We’ve got something for everyone this month from outdoor adventures and family nights to celebrating fun days like Cheese Pizza Day, National Guacamole Day, and even Talk Like a Pirate Day 🏴☠️.
💡 Whether it’s Music With A Mission, hosting a family dinner, joining in on World Cleanup Day, or just having some laughs on Silly Questions Day. September is all about coming together as a community and making memories!
📅 Save this calendar and join in on the fun all month long!
We’ve got something for everyone this month from outdoor adventures and family nights to celebrating fun days like Cheese Pizza Day, National Guacamole Day, and even Talk Like a Pirate Day 🏴☠️.
💡 Whether it’s Music With A Mission, hosting a family dinner, joining in on World Cleanup Day, or just having some laughs on Silly Questions Day. September is all about coming together as a community and making memories!
📅 Save this calendar and join in on the fun all month long!
📸 Help Us Update Our Website!
Do you have photos of our local schools or the library on your phone or computer? We’d love to feature fresh, community-shared photos on the City of Pittsfield’s website!
If you’d like your photos to be included, please send them to:
📧 bemerick@pittsfieldil.org
Thank you for helping us showcase the heart of our community! ❤️
Do you have photos of our local schools or the library on your phone or computer? We’d love to feature fresh, community-shared photos on the City of Pittsfield’s website!
If you’d like your photos to be included, please send them to:
📧 bemerick@pittsfieldil.org
Thank you for helping us showcase the heart of our community! ❤️
🚧 ROAD WORK NOTICE – PLEASE USE CAUTION 🚧
The City will be completing road improvements this week.
✅ Milling Work will take place on:
North Orchard Street
Sycamore Street
Memorial Street
Gay Street
Jefferson Street (from the Secretary of State’s Office to the Fire House)
✅ Oil & Chip Work will be done on:
Conroy Street
South & North Orchard Street
Oklahoma Street
East & West Kellogg Street
Liberty Street
East & West South Monroe Street
South Monroe Cross Section
Meadow Creek
Knapp Lane
Gay Street
⚠️ Reminder: Please use extra caution and watch for workers and equipment when traveling these streets. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our city’s roadways!
The City will be completing road improvements this week.
✅ Milling Work will take place on:
North Orchard Street
Sycamore Street
Memorial Street
Gay Street
Jefferson Street (from the Secretary of State’s Office to the Fire House)
✅ Oil & Chip Work will be done on:
Conroy Street
South & North Orchard Street
Oklahoma Street
East & West Kellogg Street
Liberty Street
East & West South Monroe Street
South Monroe Cross Section
Meadow Creek
Knapp Lane
Gay Street
⚠️ Reminder: Please use extra caution and watch for workers and equipment when traveling these streets. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our city’s roadways!
Take a Friend to Lunch 🥪
Lunch is better with a buddy! Whether you're grabbing fast food, sharing a homemade sandwich, or meeting at a local diner spend some quality time catching up.
💬 Who would you take to lunch today and why? Tag them and let them know you’re thinking of them.
Lunch is better with a buddy! Whether you're grabbing fast food, sharing a homemade sandwich, or meeting at a local diner spend some quality time catching up.
💬 Who would you take to lunch today and why? Tag them and let them know you’re thinking of them.
National Dog Day 🐶
Calling all dog lovers! Today we celebrate our furry friends who give us endless love, loyalty, and laughs.
💬 Tell us your dog’s name, breed, and one word that describes their personality.
Calling all dog lovers! Today we celebrate our furry friends who give us endless love, loyalty, and laughs.
💬 Tell us your dog’s name, breed, and one word that describes their personality.
🚗✨ Parking Reminder for Fall Festival ✨🚗
On Saturday, August 30th, there will be NO PARKING on the West side of the Square from 5:30 AM to approximately 3:30 PM.
🚫 Parking restrictions will be in place from Washington St. to Perry St. this will make room for the Hooligan Car Show during the Fall Festival.
We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s festival! 🎉
On Saturday, August 30th, there will be NO PARKING on the West side of the Square from 5:30 AM to approximately 3:30 PM.
🚫 Parking restrictions will be in place from Washington St. to Perry St. this will make room for the Hooligan Car Show during the Fall Festival.
We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s festival! 🎉
