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In the City of Nokomis, Illinois. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Nokomis a wonderful place to call home.
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Featured News
Water break
12/3/2025
*** UPDATE*** The Street crew was able to swiftly fix the water leak! No boil order will be needed!!
Due to a water line break water will need to be shut down to the entier City of Nokomis. This will take some time to repair. a boil order will be in...
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City Council meeting
11/24/2025
Due to a lack of a quorum the City Council meeting for tonight, Monday, November 24, 2025 has been canceled.
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Solicitors
10/31/2025
David, Gabriel, and Abhinav have been approved for soliciting in the City of Nokomis for E-equals residential soalr on 10-31-2025 until 11-3-2025
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Burn Ban- Nokomis Fire Protection District
10/23/2025
UPDATE
*****The Burn pile is OPEN****
****The Burn Ban has been lifted****
Starting Sept. 29, 2025 the Nokomis Fire Protection Dist. is prohibiting buring of any type per Open Burn Ordinanace 2023-03. Nokomis Fire Chief, Michael Smalley will reasses...
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Boil order
10/11/2025
The boil order has been lifted.
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Safe Route to School
10/3/2025
Please consider helping the City apply for a Safe Route to School grant by completeing this survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccQolOC5Su2CWer9fF1T3lll4afGuE1qKQeRzAYgYhWhanvQ/viewform?usp=header
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Brianna Wolf Photography
9/27/2025
Brianna Wolf Photography has requested to close down Front St between N. Pine & N. Cedar on Sept. 27th from 3:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. to celebrate 5 years of business.
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Burn Ban
9/10/2025
The City burn pile will be closed until further notice. Starting 9-11-2025.
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Fall Dumpster Days
8/27/2025
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Oil & Chipping
8/14/2025
Monday, August 18th the City will be oil and chipping with a rain out date of August 19th.
Please find alternative parking for the following streets on Monday.
Lena from Carl St. to Kinney.
Morgan from Central to W. State
Walnut from Warren to Hamilton
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Water main break 8/8/2025
8/8/2025
** water had been resotred** No Boil order.
The Water Department will be working on a water main break located in the 300 block of West Union. Residents in the area may experience low to no water pressure.
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Street Closure
7/11/2025
On Monday 7/14/2025 Front Street will be closed at Spruce St. to the back side of the library for the FFA Petting Zoo hosted by the Nokomis Public Library from 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
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Notice of Public Hearing for July 14th
7/2/2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting, the City Counsel of the City of Nokomis will hold a Public Hearing. Agenda is the ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE for the fiscal year May 1, 2025 to April...
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Cooling Center
6/23/2025
City Hall Council Chambers are open to be used as a cooling center.
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City Council Meeting
6/23/2025
Due to a lack of a quorum there will not be a City Council meeting tonight. 6/23/2025.
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Juneteenth
6/19/2025
City Hall will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Newkomis Housing Committee Volunteers
6/10/2025
A group of volunteers with the Newkomis Housing Committee will be walking around town during day light hours doing a revitalization survey over the next few months.
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City Council Meeting
6/9/2025
Tonight's City Council Meeting has been cancelled tonight June 9, 2025. due to a lack of quorum.
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2024 CCR
5/15/2025
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
https://cityofnokomis.com/ccr1
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Solicitors
5/15/2025
CTI Fiber Internet will have two people out today and tomorrow with an approved Solicitors permit.
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Nokomis Housing Survey
5/8/2025
Newkomis is partnering with the Illinois Housing Development Authority to conduct a Nokomis and Coalton Housing Survey.
Participants will be anonymous and the data collected will be utilized to help us understand current housing needs within the community,...
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Now Available
4/25/2025
You can now pay your water bill online & view your water account!
Link your account today!
https://nokomisil.ourcommunityconnect.com/
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Employment Opportunity
4/23/2025
The City of Nokomis is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Police Department Administrative Clerk.
Applications are available at City Hall. For questions call (217) 563-2514
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*PSA* Water Bills
3/19/2025
*PSA*
It's important to note that all water bills must be paid by the 15th of each month, regardless of whether you have recieved them by mail. If you have not recieved your water bill, please contact City Hall to inquire about the outstanding amount and we...
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Sealed Vehicle Bids
3/18/2025
The City of Nokomis is taking sealed bids for surplus
property listed below, bids will be accepted through April
10, 2025, cut off is 4:00 pm and bid opening will be April
11, 2025, at 10 am at City Hall. All vehicles are parked
behind City Hall if anyone is...
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Solicitors Permit
12/12/2024
Larry from CTI will be out today December 12, 2024 with an appoved solicitors permit.
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Solicitors Permit
11/20/2024
**Kyle and Larry will be out 11/22/24 & 11/23/2024**
This crew will be out and about again today. 11/20/2024.
Kyle Levy, Roman Hudgins & Larry Hornbeck from CTI Fiber have been approved for a Solicitors Permit and will be out and about town today.
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Solicitation Permit
11/15/2024
City Hall has approved a Solicitaion Permit for Chris Williamson with Alpha Diversities Group LLC for November 16, 2024.
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City Burn Pile
11/1/2024
The City Burn pile is back open!
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Tonight's City Council meeting
10/28/2024
Tonight's City Council meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
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Burn Ban
10/10/2024
Due to extream dry conditions the Nokomis Area Fire Protection District is prohibiting buring of any type. The burn ban will be reviewed in 7 days. Fire Chief Michael Smalley will advise when the ban has been lifted.
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Hydrant Flushing
10/9/2024
The week of October 14th the Water Department will be flushing hydrants in the area of S. Spruce to Griffin St.
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City of Nokomis Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!
8/21/2023
We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs. Check back often, as we will be adding information every day. Subscribe and receive news and alerts via email and text. Let us know what you...
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Need Help with City Services Schedule?
8/21/2023
Give us a call, we will gladly assist you.
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