Electric Aggregation Program

Dear City of Prophetstown Residents, You are all now receiving NEW letters from DYNEGY for your Electric Municipal Aggregation Program. It is legit this will be the new City Supplier for the energy service. If you wish to stay with the Aggregation Program you do not have to do anything , you will be automatically renewed into the program. If you wish to opt out you will just sign the yellow card and send it back. NO ONE will come to your door to have you sign up or look at your previous bills. IF this happens you send them away!! If anyone EVER comes to your door you ask for a permit from the City and call city hall at 815-537-5598!! Thank you!!

E-Waste

There is NO E-Waste this Saturday June 19th, 2021. It has been cancelled due to the John Crady 5K and the Dick Brown Fishing Derby being held on Saturday June 19th, 2021. The next scheduled E-Waste Dates are August 21st and October 16th, 2021. Thank you!!

E-waste

City of Prophetstown E-Waste Program
Next Dates: The City will be accepting E-Waste on August 21st, 2021 and Final Date of October 16th, 2021, from the Hours of 9a.m. to 12p.m.
Location: This will take place at the Public Works building at 233 E. Railroad St. There will be a sign on building were items will be taken.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE PROGRAMS GUIDELINES ACCEPTABLE ITEMS ONLY
TV’S-TUBE, FLAT, CONSOLE, PROJECTION STYLES
COMPUTER MONITORS/TOWERS/KEY BOARDS PRINTERS
KITCHEN ELECTRONICS STEREOS/SPEAKERS DVD/VCR PLAYERS GAME CONSOLES TABLETS
CELL PHONES LAPTOPS
FAX MACHINES SCANNERS CAMERAS/CAMCORDERS

E-WASTE ITEMS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN THERE IS AN ATTENDENT PRESENT SO PLEASE: DON’T JUST DROP OR SET ITEMS OFF BY THE BUILDING WHEN NO ONE IS PRESENT OR THIS SERVICE WILL JUST GO AWAY.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE FOR THE CITY THAT IS PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN STRIKE AT 815-537-5214

Applications

Police Department and City hall applications are still being accepted until Monday May 17th, 2021. Prophetstown Police department has a full time position open and the City hall has a part time position open if you’re interested please inquire within.

Bulk Waste 2021

City of Prophetstown Bulky Waste Clean Up 2021

Start Date: May 10th till May 17t h or as soon as there full they will be removed

Locations: There will be 4 dumpsters at the Public Works Building, 233 E. Railroad St.

PLEASE NOTE: ELECTRONIC ITEMS ARE NOW BANNED FROM ILLINIOS LANDFILLS. SO PLEASE DO NOT THROW THEM IN THE DUMPSTERS. YOU CAN GO TO WWW.MORINGDISPOSAL.COM AND LOOK AT THE “E RECYCLING SOLUTIONS” LINK FOR OTHER OPTIONS AVAIBLE TO YOU ON RECYCLING YOUR E WASTE.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROGRAM GUIDELINES

ACCEPTABLE (BULKY)

Couches Sectional

Sleeper Sofas Rocker/ recliners Coffee/end tables Kitchen Tables Bed Frames

Mattress/box springs Baby beds (cribs) Bicycles

Dressers, shelving, cabinets etc•.• Push mowers (fuel must be drained)

ACCEPTABLE MISC. ITEMS

Bikes, tricycles, & other outdoor toys Grills, shovels, rakes, lawn chairs etc••• Baby swings, playpens, walkers, car seats Dishes, clothing, pillows, picture frames, Area rugs

UNACCEPTABLE (BULKY)

Major appliances Air conditioners De-Humidifiers Electronic Items

Water heater/softener Windows

Plate glass

Riding lawn mowers Tires

Demolition/remodeling debris Cement , rock, brick

Swing sets Carpeting

UNACCEPTABLE MISC.

Auto batteries

Liquid waste of any kind Household hazardous waste Medical waste

Yard waste

PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN STRIKE AT 815-537-5598 OR 815 -537-5214 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Part-time Secretary

Part Time Secretary
The City of Prophetstown is looking to hire a part-time secretary (16-20 hours per week). Clerical and computer skills necessary. Duties include greeting residents, collecting fees, data entry, answering phones, and organizing and maintaining files. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to prioritize tasks, and be motivated to work with minimal supervision.  Pay is negotiable and dependent on skills and experience. Must be people-oriented. Willing to train the right person. Pick up applications in City hall hours between 7am and 3:30pm closed 12-12:30 daily for lunch, or print applications from our website at prophetstownil.org, drop of at City Hall or email to ptowncy@thewisp.net. Dead line for applications to be submitted is 3:30 PM on Monday May 17^th 2021.

Police Officer Position

The Prophetstown Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications can be picked up at City Hall Monday-Friday 7am-12pm & 1pm-4pm . They can also be found at our website Prophetstownil.org. We offer a competitive wage and compensatory package. We will also consider lateral transfers. The City of Prophetstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dead line for applications to be submitted is 4 PM on Monday May 17^th 2021.

E-WASTE 2021

City of Prophetstown E-Waste Program

Start Date: The City will start accepting E-Waste on April 17^th, 2021 from the hours of 9a.m. to 12p.m.

Location: This will take place at the Public Works building at 233 E. Railroad St. There will be a sign on building were items will be taken.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE PROGRAMS GUIDELINES ACCEPTABLE ITEMS ONLY

TV’S-TUBE, FLAT, CONSOLE, PROJECTION STYLES

COMPUTER MONITORS/TOWERS/KEY BOARDS PRINTERS

KITCHEN ELECTRONICS STEREOS/SPEAKERS DVD/VCR PLAYERS GAME CONSOLES TABLETS

CELL PHONES LAPTOPS

FAX MACHINES SCANNERS CAMERAS/CAMCORDERS

E-WASTE ITEMS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN THERE IS AN ATTENDENT PRESENT SO PLEASE: DON’T JUST DROP OR SET ITEMS OFF BY THE BUILDING WHEN NO ONE IS PRESENT OR THIS SERVICE WILL JUST GO AWAY.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE FOR THE CITY THAT IS PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN STRIKE AT 815-537-5214

Golf Cart Registration

Golf cart/ recreational off-highway vehicle registration will be held Saturday March 27th, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Prophetstown City Garage located on East Railroad St. Please make sure you follow the vehicle safety certification checklist. Thank you!

FLUSHING

PROPHETSTOWN PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE

 FLUSHING HYDRANTS ON

 WEDNESDAY MARCH 31^st,

THURSDAY APRIL 1^st,

AND

FRIDAY APRIL 2^nd, 2021

 FLUSHING WILL BE FROM 7:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. EACH DAY.