01/05/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mt. Zion, IL – January 5, 2025 – All Village of Mt. Zion offices and facilities will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025. Crews continue to work to clear streets, however, continuing snow and wind is creating a serious public hazard. Residents are encouraged to stay inside but if they must get out, please use extreme caution.
Contact: Julie Miller, Village Administrator, 1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, IL 62549, (217) 864-5424 j_miller@mtzion.com
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01/04/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mt. Zion, IL – January 4, 2025 – Effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 5, 2025, the Village of Mt. Zion will be under a snow emergency until further notice. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Macon County and forecasts predict heavy snow and high winds which is a serious public hazard impairing transportation, fire and police protection, as well as other vital facilities of the Village.
During the snow emergency parking is prohibited on all Village streets. No person shall park, cause or permit to be parked, abandon, or leave unattended, any vehicle of any kind on Village streets. The Mt. Zion Police Department has the authority to tow at the owner’s expense any vehicle parked on a Village street in violation of this declared snow emergency. Violators will be subject to parking fines and all fees associated with towing.
Contact: Julie Miller, Village Administrator, 1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, IL 62549 (217) 864-5424
Mt. Zion Police Department – 400 W. Main Street, Mt. Zion, IL (217) 864-4012
