JOB POSTING: LABORER POSITIONS

The City of Du Quoin is seeking applications for 2 full-time laborers to serve as floaters between various Departments.

Required Qualifications: Class B CDL, High School Diploma or Equivalent.

    The application along with submission instructions, and the full Job description for the position can be downloaded from the City of Du Quoin’s webpage at Employment Opportunities  or picked up at the City Clerk’s Office, 302 East Poplar Street, Du Quoin, Illinois;

Applications Must Be Returned to the Clerk By 4:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

The City of DuQuoin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, or military status. Employees must adhere to the City’s Residency Requirement per City Ordinance.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER

         APPLICATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CLICKING HERE ON THE Employment Opportunities Page  OR AT THE CITY

CLERK’S OFFICE, 302 EAST POPLAR STREET, DU QUOIN, ILLINOIS; AND

MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CLERK BY 4:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022

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2022 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SURVERY

The City of Du Quoin is now distributing the Cross Connection Control Survey

The survey can be found here cross-connection-control-survey 2022 fillable.pdf. Return the completed survey  by mail or in person to the following address:

Du Quoin City Clerk’s Office

P.O.Box 466

Du Quoin, IL. 62832

The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to the public water distribution system, that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are responsible for enforcing cross-control regulations. Every customer served by the public water system must be surveyed. This survey includes identifying what plumbing fixtures are present in the home or business, and what uses the water is being put to.  This survey is required by the IEPA, and must be completed by all water customers.

 

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:

2022 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR) NOTIFICATION

 

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Press Release US 51 78919.pdf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
June 15, 2022 Doug Helfrich 618-351-5253
CONSTRUCTION NEWS RELEASE
LANE REDUCTIONS
US 51
Perry County
DuQuoin – The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on
US 51 in DuQuoin of upcoming LANE REDUCTIONS.
Beginning Monday, June 20, 2022, weather permitting, there will be road construction work on
US 51 that will require lane closures. The contractor will be patching US 51 between Park Street
and Stacy Street. Motorists should reduce speed, be alert to equipment and workers and use
extreme caution when traveling through this area. Work is expected to last two weeks.
To avoid any delays, motorists should seek an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed
through the work zone as quickly as possible.
For IDOT District 9 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict9 or view area construction
details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

 

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*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

Snapshot of DOXO.com webpage

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Recycling in Du Quoin. Revolution Recycling is now offering Service in Du Quoin for Businesses and Residential click to view Roll off Service  &  Cart Service

 

For more information contact: Mike Huskey, Revolution Recycling, Established 2008 ,877 316 1776 or 618 525 0525  RecycleWhereYouWork@gmail.com, RecycleWhereYouWork.com

Please note this service is not offered or maintained by the City of Du Quoin. If you have questions, you must contact Revolution Recycling, not the City.

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2022 Mosquito Abatement Schedule

 

May 3rd/ NW                                          July 26th/ NW                                         Oct 18th/ SW
May 4th/ SW                                           July 27th/ SW                                          Oct. 19/NW
May 17th/ SW                                          Aug 9th/SW
May 18th/NW                                          Aug 10th/NW
May 31st/NW                                          Aug 23rd/NW
June 1st/SW                                            Aug 24th/SW
June 14th/NW                                         Sept 6th/NW
June15th/ SW                                         Sept 7th/SW
June 28th/SW                                          Sept 20th/SW
June 29th/NW                                         Sept 21st/NW
July 12th/SW                                           Oct. 6th/NW
July 13th/ NW                                         Oct. 7th/SW

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Welcome to the City of Du Quoin

Water Office Open for Business

The payment window is once again open to walk-in customers.

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.

Text Notifications

Have you signed up for our notifications … boil orders, road closures and emergency matters (weather emergencies not included)?

To sign up from your mobile phone –

  1. Create a new text message
  2. In the (To:) field type in the numbers 33222
  3. In the message field type DUQUOIN (all capital letters, no spaces)
  4. Press send

If you need assistance please call us @ 542-3841, M-F 7:30-4:00

Online Bill Pay

IMPORTANT. The City of Du Quoin has recently updated its online bill pay system. You must create a new account and provide your present water usage reading if you have not paid online since May, 2019. Your present reading is found in the second column of your most recent bill and is needed for security purposes. You may also pay over the phone by dialing (877) 231-0983.

Pay Buy Phone

  • By dialing (877) 231-0983

Have your bill in hand to ease with paying by phone. You must enter your account number the first time you pay by phone and each time you use a new phone number for payment. If service has been disconnected or is scheduled for disconnection on the day of payment, please call the office at (618)542-3841.

Additional Payment Options

Important Notices:

The City cannot waive late fees or disconnection/reconnection fees due to issues with the above payment methods or entry of incorrect account information. It is your responsibility to verify that your payment has cleared and been applied to the correct account.

Re-connections requested after 3:30pm will be processed the next business day.

*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

Snapshot of DOXO.com webpage

Du Quoin Weather

Du Quoin Tourism

Mayor's Message

Dear Friends and Visitors: Du Quoin welcomes you!  Whether you live and work here, or are visiting to enjoy one of our many events and activities, you have come to a town where the people are knowingly friendly and caring, and always helpful. Du Quoin is a happening place.  For decades this town of just over 6000 people has been know across the country for its hospitality and resources.  Ask a NASCAR driver where Du Quoin is, he’ll tell you.  Run into some Airstream campers in California, they’ll tell you about their stay in Du Quoin.  Horse racing, auto racing, cattle roping, rodeo bull riding, sports tournaments, flea markets, shining holiday lights, home shows, NubAbility training, a great State Fair, and more—it all happens in Du Quoin. And, Du Quoin has a real downtown, a historic downtown.  Our residents have devoted their energy and work to maintaining a picturesque and authentic downtown.  The City has kept the infrastructure up to date, and newly paved roads welcome our residents and guests.  If you walk along Main Street, it will be impossible for you to stay out of the shops and restaurants. Marshall Browning Hospital, the Middle School and High School, they are all new and utilize the latest technology.  The churches of Du Quoin serve the major faiths.  Keyes Park will help entertain the children.  This Town of six thousand people has all the resources a person would need.  But, it has another asset not found everywhere.  Du Quoin is a small town with welcoming warmth, and it is always friendly and safe. It is an honor to serve as Mayor of Du Quoin.  As Mayor it is my task and intent to serve the needs of our residents, guests and visitors.  If you need to know anything about our “doing” town, there are numbers of ways to find an answer.  Call the City Hall, 618-542-3841.  Go to: http://www.duquointourism.org.  Call the Chamber of Commerce at 618-542-9570, or the Tourism Commission at 618-542-8338.  Contact me personally at guyalongi@duquoin.org.  Whether you are a resident or visitor, enjoy Du Quoin

Guy H. Alongi, Mayor

Contact Us...

City Hall/Clerk’s Office:
302 E. Poplar St., DuQuoin, IL 62832
Email address: dqwater@duquoin.org
Telephone: 618-542-3841
Fax: 618-542-4735

Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce:
618-542-9570
Email: dqchamber@comcast.net

 

Questions and suggestions for the web site to…
dqwater@duquoin.org

 

A Special Thank You...

 A special thanks to the Du Quoin Evening Call and Jason Hill for the use of their photos on the website.

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