The Richmond Public Works Department is going to be very busy getting the town ready for our 150th event weekend next week so we will be postponing the upcoming September brush pick-up by one week to Thursday, September 22nd.
Thank you for your understanding!
Richmond Village Hall (5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond IL 60071) will be an Operation Dropbox location. We are open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm for donations. Thank you!
Please be aware that the plan commission meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 6:00PM will be held at Richmond-Burton Community High School (8311 Rt 31, Richmond IL 60071) in the cafeteria because of the anticipated attendance. This change of venue is to ensure there is enough space for everyone who wishes to attend. The full agenda can be found on our website here: https://richmond-il.com/public-meetings/plan-commission/
Thursday April 10th, 2025 – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Visit Richmond Village Hall (5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond IL 60071) on April 10th to learn about the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan progress, meet the experts behind the plan, talk ideas, and view potential future projects/programs. Survey results from the past year will be available to view as well.
This is scheduled to be the last open house event as the plan wraps up in May 2025- so be sure to come by if you have any questions or comments!
The petitioner, 280E LLC, on the August 22nd, 2022 plan commission meeting agenda, regarding the application for a special use adult-use cannabis dispensary permit and zoning map amendment for 5500 Swallow Ridge Dr, will be holding an informal Q&A session to meet with the public and address any concerns and answer questions regarding the development. This will be a moderated, respectful discussion opportunity before the plan commission meeting (Monday, August 22, 2022). This is not an official Village of Richmond public meeting, this is for informational purposes only hosted by 280E LLC.
WHERE: 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond IL 60071, in the board room.
WHEN: Thursday, August 18th between 6-7PM
This meeting is open for all to attend.
On August 9, 2022, at 3:28 PM the Richmond Police Department responded to a report of a male subject threatening to shoot people with a gun in the parking lot of The Kensington Manor Apartment Complex. Richmond Officers quickly arrived on scene, and checked the area. No immediate threat was identified.This incident appears to be an isolated event, and no immediate threat to the general public has been identified. This incident remains under investigation by the Richmond Police Department.Citizens are encouraged to report all suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.
The Consolidation Election will take place on Tuesday, April 1st. Polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm.
Village positions to be voted for are as follows:
(1) 4-year term Village President
(3) 4-year term Village Trustees
(1) 2-year term Village Trustee
Please note that all Village candidates run as Independents, not as Republican or Democrat at the Local Municipal level. Some polling locations may have been revised, please check using the information below:
There are several ways to determine where you vote, first check your voter’s registration card to determine your precinct. Second, go to https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx and follow the prompts, or contact Karla Thomas, Village Clerk at (815) 678-4040.
Please get out and vote, it’s your right!
ATTENTION HIGHLANDS OF KENSINGTON MANOR RESIDENTS:
The Richmond water distribution system in your area will be shut down today May, 22nd, 2022 due to an emergency water main break on Route 12. Our Public Works crew is working diligently to address this major infrastructure break and we ask for your patience while they coordinate the repair. Due to the size of the break, water service must be completely shut down for a period of time. Updates will be on-going as the situation develops. Please check the Facebook page facebook.com/richmondil or sign up for the E-News blast on the main page for all updates.
Thank you
