IMPORTANT SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON CLEVELAND STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN AND CHERRY STREET. USE CAUTION IN THE AREA.
📢 Electric Aggregation Update – Summer Rates Begin June 1st! ⚡
We’re pleased to share that West Frankfort’s electric aggregation program will once again offer a lower rate than Ameren Illinois this summer!
✅ Homefield Energy Aggregation Rate: $0.11789/kWh
🔌 Ameren Illinois Price-to-Compare: $0.12547/kWh
📅 Effective Date: Starting June 1, 2025
💌 Watch your mailbox!
Homefield Energy will be mailing information beginning May 7th to all current participants and any eligible Ameren customers—even those who previously opted out of the program.
If you receive a mailer and have questions, feel free to contact us here at City Hall or reach out to Jordan Haarmann, Director of Procurement & Business Development at (618) 203-8328 or jordan.h@agellc.com.
Together, we're keeping energy costs down for West Frankfort residents! 🔋💡
📣 Water Bill Reminder – Late Fees Explained 💧
We’ve received several calls about late fees on water bills, so we want to help clarify:
Per City Ordinance 13.04.200, water bills are due on the 15th of each month. If payment is not received by the due date, a 10% late fee is automatically applied to the unpaid balance. This month, bills were due Sunday, June 15, and late fees were applied as of Tuesday, June 17, in accordance with city policy. Bills were sent out on the 1st of the month.
We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for helping us keep West Frankfort running smoothly!
📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: City Budget Hearing 📢
The City of West Frankfort will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall (605 W. Main Street, West Frankfort).
This hearing provides an opportunity for residents to review and offer comments on the proposed municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Transparency and community input are vital to responsible city governance — we invite all citizens to attend and make their voices heard.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: West Frankfort City Hall, 605 W. Main Street
Your participation matters!
The City has surplus property for sale! Contact City Hall for more information - (618) 937-4512
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Clearwave Fiber. This individual will be going door to door until JULY 10, 2025 Monday-Saturday 9A.M.- 9P.M.
NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY ISSUES.**
If you received a certified letter from The City of West Frankfort regarding the Residential TIF III, please come to the public hearing with any questions that you might have.
~Public Hearing will be June 10, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall~
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Freedom Forever Solar. This individual will be going door to door until June 28, 2025
Monday-Saturday 9A.M.-9P.M. NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY ISSUES.**
The City has been made aware that some solicitors are going door to door and either not in possession of or not abiding by the "do not solicit" registry. This is not acceptable and we will be strictly enforcing our ordinances.
If you are on the "do not solicit" registry and are visited by a solicitor at your home, please let the city know right away and we will take appropriate measures to cease this behavior.
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Radix/Tron Solar. This individual will be going door to door until July 05, 2025 Monday-Saturday 9A.M.-9P.M.
NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.**
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Southwestern Advantage. This individual will be going door to door until June 13, 2025. Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.
We have been made aware that there has been solicitor's in the area that does not have a permit with us. If you are unsure if a company has a permit with the City, please contact City Hall (618)937-4512 or the Police Department (618)937-3502. We will post a picture of who will be out soliciting after they are approved.
If you do not want solicitors, please sign up to be added to our do not solicit list and return to City Hall.
https://www.westfrankfort-il.com/documents/forms-and-applications/do-not-solicit-registry/787176
For the latest information, download The City of West Frankfort's app, to receive up to date notifications as we post them.
**We have approved Southwestern Advantage, one individual will be starting 6/2/25-6/13/25**
Effective Monday, June 2nd, the City dump will only be open on Friday afternoons from 12pm-2:30pm for residential dumping. This will be supervised and only yard waste is allowed. No paper,plastic, building materials or household items. Yard waste only.
BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREA:
Lincoln Street East from Lawrence Street to 9th Street
The following area is under a Boil Order until further notice:
Lincoln Street East From Lawrence Street to 9th Street. Please See Attached Map.
City workers are still attempting to repair a water line break on the east side of West Frankfort. We understand this is a frustrating time for many. We will update everyone as soon as we know more.
The City has surplus property for sale! Contact City Hall for more information - (618) 937-4512
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office presents "Bikes and Badges"!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rend Lake Spillway Parking Lot
Participants will learn bike safety skills, get free safety checks, and have fun!
There is no cost to participate. This program is designed for kids ages 6+ but all ages are welcome!
Please bring a bike!
An optional guided 1-mile bike ride will take place after the bike safety program.
There will be three sessions to choose from:
10 a.m.
Noon
2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call (618) 724-2493.
Sponsors of the event include: U.S., Army Corps of Engineers, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Franklin County Emergency Management, Infinity Tool Manufacturing, and State Representative Dave Severin.
Bulk Trash Pick-Up May 19th-23rd. Please place bulk items out on your normal trash day.
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Clearwave Fiber. This individual will be going door to door until June 5, 2025. Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.
