The Street Department maintains the streets and recreational parks within the Village.  A regular street maintenance program is proposed and approved each year by the Board of Trustees, funded by Motor Fuel Taxes, Road and Bridge state funding, and real estate property taxes. They may be contacted by phone at (217) 245-4803.

The Street Department performs projects such as:

• Leaf Pick Up Program scheduled for November
• Christmas Tree Pick Up Program tentatively scheduled for January
• Snow Routes and Snow Removal
• Maintenance of Street Signs and Traffic Signals
• Landscaping Projects
• Recreational Park Maintenance
• Spring Clean Up

SNOW EMERGENCY: In the event of snow accumulation of three (3) inches or more, all emergency snow routes will be activated until further notice.

All vehicles parked on these snow routes are required to be removed immediately or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. Affected roads are:

East and West Greenwood, East Vandalia, South Diamond, Lincoln Avenue and Hardin Avenue.

Public Works Superintendent Brian English can be reached at super@southjacksonville-il.gov or by calling 217-245-4803