Welcome to our new
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

In an effort to keep our citizens informed, meeting agendas,
minutes, important notices, and contact information
are available by following the links above.

Obviously, there is a lot of construction left to do, so...
Thank you for your patience and please keep
checking back for updates.

CHECK OUT THIS NEW FEATURE
A new section of the Village of Palestine website from the Police Department. Chief Clark will be posting police news and advisories to the site as a means to help keep our citizens informed and protected.

TRASH PICKUP
According to word received Monday (2/4) afternoon from Veolia, the regular trash removal day for Palestine will remain on Wednesdays. If there is a change in pickup day, Veolia will send out a notice to each resident.

The Smoke-Free Illinois Act goes into effect on January 1, 2008. It requires that public places and places of employment be completely smoke-free.

Smoking is prohibited within a minimum distance of 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area whre smoking is prohibited.

Businesses found in violation of the Smoke-free Illinois Act are subject to fines. Fines are assessed at $250 for the first violation, $500 for the second violation and a $2,500 minimum fine for all subsequent violations within one year of the first violation.

Fines for individuals who violate the Smoke-free Illinois Act are not less than $100 and not more than $250.