*PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW ROUND OF PPP LOANS
A second round of Payroll Protection Program loans begins today through the Small Business Administration. The new round is like the first round launched in 2020 which provides businesses with forgivable loans primarily intended to provide payroll protection. Businesses that did not apply in the first round can participate under the original rules. Businesses that did participate in the first round may qualify for a second loan if they can demonstrate a reduction of 25% in gross receipts in any quarter of 2020 over 2019. In addition, the original loan amounts must have been spent. Community lenders, banks, and commercial lenders make the loans with documentation provided by the business.
More details can be found by visiting the – Small Business Administration webpage at sba.gov (click here)
alert-info*PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN DU QUOIN BUILDING OWNERS – INCENTIVES OFFERED FOR NEW ROOF
The Du Quoin Community Development Corporation (DCDC) and the City of Du Quoin announce a joint program to provide major incentives for roof replacements for buildings in downtown Du Quoin. The program anticipates new 25-year roofs for 10 buildings in 2021: five in the spring and five in the fall. Program continuation after 2021 will depend on public demand and initial program success in the coming year. – please click this link for more information Du Quoin Community Development Corporation Roof Program
Applications available here:
DCDC Roof Program Application – fill-able pdf
alert-block*Urgent Notice Regarding Online Payments using doxo.com!
The website doxo.com is not affiliated with the City of Du Quoin. The company doxo.com is a third party vendor that charges customers a fee to pay bills online. Payments are made on behalf of their customers by issuing a paper check to the vendor. The website is not maintained by the City of Du Quoin and payments are not applied until checks have been received from the USPS. The City of Du Quoin does not contract with doxo.com and does not control any aspect of their process. If you want to make an online payment – free of charge – please click this link City of Du Quoin Online Payments
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Recycle Program – suspended January 1, 2021
The end of 2020 will mark the end of the recycling program in the City of Du Quoin. Due to revenue shortfalls from the affects of the Coronavirus shut-downs, the City has had to make some hard decisions regarding City operations. Unfortunately, the cost of the recycle bin hauling is not sustainable at this time.
A cost results each time a bin is emptied. Bins fill up quickly when items are not properly prepared for recycling. For example, boxes should be broken down in order to save space in the bin. When large boxes are thrown in the bin intact, the bin fills up quickly resulting in more calls to empty them. There have also been a number of non-recyclable items thrown at the station in which the City must pay for disposal. Trash, construction, and household items have always been prohibited. However, there have been instances of tires, coolers, cabinets, and etc., thrown out by the bins. The City must then pay additional costs to haul those items away.
The City remains hopeful that a recycling program may be re-initiated in the future.
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Water Office Open for Business
Payments of cash or check can also be placed in the drop box next to the entry doors. Please secure your payment and bill by placing in an envelope, plastic bag, paper clipped, or etc. Payments in excess will be applied to your next bill. If a receipt is required (other than your canceled check), please call us and one will be mailed to the billing address.
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To sign up from your mobile phone –
- Create a new text message
- In the (To:) field type in the numbers 33222
- In the message field type DUQUOIN (all capital letters, no spaces)
- Press send
If you need assistance please call us @ 542-3841, M-F 7:30-4:30
Online Bill Pay
Additional Payment Options
- Pay over the phone by dialing (877) 231-0983
- Enroll in Automated Clearing House Payments (ACH) for automatic checking account deductions by submitting the agreement to the City Water office click here to download the Water ACH Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Water Service Disconnections were resumed with Phase 4 of Restore Illinois on June 26, 2020. Please avoid disconnection by paying bills prior to the shut-off date.
*Urgent Notice Regarding Online Payments using doxo.com!
The website doxo.com is not affiliated with the City of Du Quoin. The company doxo.com is a third party vendor that charges customers a fee to pay bills online. Payments are made on behalf of their customers by issuing a paper check to the vendor. The website is not maintained by the City of Du Quoin and payments are not applied until checks have been received from the USPS. The City of Du Quoin does not contract with doxo.com and does not control any aspect of their process. If you want to make an online payment – free of charge – please click this link City of Du Quoin Online Payments
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Phase 4 of Restore Illinois was implemented Friday June 26.
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity has posted guidelines to assist with reopening businesses and returning people to work safely…
*Service Counters *Retailers *Restaurants and Bars *Offices *Meetings *Health and fitness *Day camps *Youth sports *Personal care *Museums
Click for Printable Signage for Reopening More resources are also available through this link.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Perry County Health Department at (618) 357-5371 or https://perryhealth.net/
alert-blockState of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website Visit daily for the COVID-19 update Press Conference live at 2:30pm.
Coronavirus guidance for America
For more information, visit the CDC website at Coronavirus.gov
For local information such as SIH Drive through testing sites, visit the Southern Illinois Healthcare site at https://www.sih.net/covid19-signs-and-symptoms
alert-infoFor guidance and recommendations on facemasks,
visit CDC Guidance on Wearing a Facemask
For updated Covid-19 information,
alert-infoDCEO Restore Illinois Phase 3
Posters provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
Mayor's Message
Guy H. Alongi, Mayor
Contact Us...
City Hall/Clerk’s Office:
302 E. Poplar St., DuQuoin, IL 62832
Email address: dq@duquoin.org
Telephone: 618-542-3841
Fax: 618-542-4735
Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce:
618-542-9570
Email: dqchamber@comcast.net
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webmaster@duquoin.org