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Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

Jun 17, 2013

Download: Improving-I-74-I-155-Update-6-17-13.pdf

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that traffic on eastbound and westbound I-74 between I-474 and Morton Avenue will be stopped for up to 20 minutes at a time at various times between 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20th and 5:30 a.m. Friday, June 21st.

The stopping of traffic will allow for the safe removal of overhead sign trusses.

For more information, please click on the link below.

http://www.morton-il.gov/files/Improving-I-74-I-155-Update-6-17-13.pdf

Information on Electric Aggregation vs. Individual Contracts

May 30, 2013

Residents have reported that electricity marketers have begun door-to-door and telephone campaigns in the Village of Morton. Our residents should be aware that the electric aggregation program sponsored by the Village has a rate of .0408 per kilowatt-hour. This rate is lower than residents will pay under the terms of individual contracts currently being offered by door-to-door solicitors or telemarketers. In the Village of Morton aggregation program, residents are not required to sign a contract at all, and will not be called nor visited by a salesperson.

For more information, please click on the link below.

http://www.morton-il.gov/files/Electricity-Aggregation-vs--Individual-Contracts.pdf

Ameren Tree Trimming & Vegetation Management

May 29, 2013

Ameren will be trimming trees and performing vegetation management in the Morton area in the near future. Ameren will mail a notice to customers affected by the tree trimming and vegetation management work.

This service is necessary to protect the integrity of the electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards.

If you have any questions about the tree trimming and vegetation management work to be done, please call 1-800-232-2477 or visit www.ameren.com/transmission. Affected customers and property owners may address their concerns about the proposed work in the manner specified on Ameren’s website. You may also call the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer Services Division at 1-800-524-0795.

Gas Department Annual Leak Survey May 30th - June 14th

May 22, 2013

The Village of Morton Gas Department will perform its annual leak survey beginning May 30th and running through June 14th. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires the Village perform the survey annually. During the survey, residents may see Village employees performing the duties depicted in the photos below. If you have any questions, please contact Village Hall at 266-5361.

Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

May 17, 2013

Download: I-74-I-55-Update-5-17-13a.pdf

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a traffic staging shift on eastbound I-74 from I-474 to I-155 will take place Monday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m. Work to complete this traffic shift is expected to continue overnight until Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 a.m.

Traffic on eastbound I-74 will be reduced to one lane while crews remove pavement markings. Eastbound I-474 traffic will be required to merge into the one open lane of I-74 during this time and significant traffic congestion is expected.

Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.morton-il.gov/files/I-74-I-55-Update-5-17-13a.pdf

I-74 Lane Closures

May 17, 2013

Download: I-74-I-55-Update-5-17-13.pdf

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the right lane of eastbound I-74 and the right lane of westbound I-74 at the Pinecrest Drive (Exit 98) interchange in East Peoria will be closed at approximately 5:30 p.m. today and will remain closed until late this evening or early Saturday morning.

Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.morton-il.gov/files/I-74-I-55-Update-5-17-13.pdf

Sign Up For Email Alerts

May 16, 2013

Email Alerts are now available as a free online subscription service. This service will automatically notify you about news, and events within Morton. Signing up is easy. Simply browse to our News page at Home>News, enter your email address, and select which categories you are most interested in.

Government Access Channel Information

May 7, 2013

Download: Government-Access-Channel-Guide.pdf

You can view Village information and watch Village Board meetings and Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings on your local Government Access Channel. The Government Access Channel can be found on channel 22 for Comcast customers, and channel 23 for customers of ITV-3.

Village Board Meetings air on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00am, 9:00am, 2:00pm, & 7:00pm.

Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings air on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:00am, 9:00am, 2:00pm, & 7:00pm.

Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

May 3, 2013

Download: Improving-I-74-I-155-Update-2.pdf

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that temporary daytime and nighttime right lane closures on westbound I-74 between I-155 and I-474 are scheduled to begin Monday, May 6th. Daytime and nighttime right lane closures on eastbound I-74 and northbound and southbound I-155 will continue.

The lane closures will continue for approximately one month and are necessary for removal and replacement of the outside shoulders. The speed limit through the work zone will be reduced to 45 mph.

For more information, please visit the link below.

http://www.morton-il.gov/files/Improving-I-74-I-155-Update-2.pdf

Morton Forecast Breakfast April 30, 2013

May 1, 2013

The Morton Forecast Breakfast was held on Monday, April 30, 2013. To watch a recording of the Morton Forecast Breakfast, play the video below.

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Information on Electric Aggregation vs. Individual Contracts

Ameren Tree Trimming & Vegetation Management

Gas Department Annual Leak Survey May 30th - June 14th

Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

I-74 Lane Closures

Sign Up For Email Alerts

Government Access Channel Information

Improving I-74/I-155 Project Update

Morton Forecast Breakfast April 30, 2013