The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Clearwave Fiber. This individual will be going door to door until JULY 10, 2025 Monday-Saturday 9A.M.- 9P.M.
NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY ISSUES.**
If you received a certified letter from The City of West Frankfort regarding the Residential TIF III, please come to the public hearing with any questions that you might have.
~Public Hearing will be June 10, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall~
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Freedom Forever Solar. This individual will be going door to door until June 28, 2025
Monday-Saturday 9A.M.-9P.M. NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY ISSUES.**
The City has been made aware that some solicitors are going door to door and either not in possession of or not abiding by the "do not solicit" registry. This is not acceptable and we will be strictly enforcing our ordinances.
If you are on the "do not solicit" registry and are visited by a solicitor at your home, please let the city know right away and we will take appropriate measures to cease this behavior.
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Radix/Tron Solar. This individual will be going door to door until July 05, 2025 Monday-Saturday 9A.M.-9P.M.
NO Sundays NO State or National Holiday.
**Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.**
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Southwestern Advantage. This individual will be going door to door until June 13, 2025. Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.
We have been made aware that there has been solicitor's in the area that does not have a permit with us. If you are unsure if a company has a permit with the City, please contact City Hall (618)937-4512 or the Police Department (618)937-3502. We will post a picture of who will be out soliciting after they are approved.
If you do not want solicitors, please sign up to be added to our do not solicit list and return to City Hall.
https://www.westfrankfort-il.com/documents/forms-and-applications/do-not-solicit-registry/787176
For the latest information, download The City of West Frankfort's app, to receive up to date notifications as we post them.
**We have approved Southwestern Advantage, one individual will be starting 6/2/25-6/13/25**
Effective Monday, June 2nd, the City dump will only be open on Friday afternoons from 12pm-2:30pm for residential dumping. This will be supervised and only yard waste is allowed. No paper,plastic, building materials or household items. Yard waste only.
BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREA:
Lincoln Street East from Lawrence Street to 9th Street
The following area is under a Boil Order until further notice:
Lincoln Street East From Lawrence Street to 9th Street. Please See Attached Map.
City workers are still attempting to repair a water line break on the east side of West Frankfort. We understand this is a frustrating time for many. We will update everyone as soon as we know more.
The City has surplus property for sale! Contact City Hall for more information - (618) 937-4512
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office presents "Bikes and Badges"!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rend Lake Spillway Parking Lot
Participants will learn bike safety skills, get free safety checks, and have fun!
There is no cost to participate. This program is designed for kids ages 6+ but all ages are welcome!
Please bring a bike!
An optional guided 1-mile bike ride will take place after the bike safety program.
There will be three sessions to choose from:
10 a.m.
Noon
2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call (618) 724-2493.
Sponsors of the event include: U.S., Army Corps of Engineers, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Franklin County Emergency Management, Infinity Tool Manufacturing, and State Representative Dave Severin.
Bulk Trash Pick-Up May 19th-23rd. Please place bulk items out on your normal trash day.
The City has granted a Solicitor's Permit to Clearwave Fiber. This individual will be going door to door until June 5, 2025. Please contact City Hall or the Police Department with any issues.
Last chance to get those bids turned in for the surplus properties listed is Tuesday, May 13th, 2025!!
Contact City Hall for more information - (618) 937-4512
Bulk trash pick up is scheduled for the week of May 19th- 23rd. Please place bulk items out on your normal trash day.
The City of West Frankfort's Outdoor Warning System will be activated for a maintenance testing today. The testing will be ongoing until the issue is fixed. This is only a test. Per Fire Chief Derek Sailliez
The City has surplus property for sale!
Contact City Hall for more information - (618) 937-4512
🚨 FRANKLIN COUNTY JOB FAIR – APRIL 29TH! 🚨
Looking for a job? Ready for a new opportunity? We’ve got you covered!
Join us Tuesday, April 29th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the West Frankfort Aquatics Center – L. Goebel Patton Banquet Hall (1100 E. Cleveland Street, West Frankfort, IL)!
✅ Meet employers from across southern Illinois
✅ Apply on the spot
✅ Submit your resume
✅ Talk directly with hiring managers!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS and come ready to make a great first impression!
Employers: There's still time to register!
👉 Sign up here: https://siwdb.org/franklin-county-job-fair
Let’s get Southern Illinois back to work!
Spread the word and tag a friend who’s job hunting! 👔💼
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
