Recent News

Trick or Treating Hours Set

10/13/2025

Official hours for trick or-treating have been set as 5p -8p on October 31st.
Residents who would like to participate are asked to turn on porch lights.

Thank you to Indian Creek Farmstead for the generous donation of pumpkins, gourds, and straw bales to the Village. Extra thanks to Board member...

West Nile Virus in Menard County

9/22/2025

West Nile Virus Alert from the Sangamon/Menard County Health Department:

“FYI--the mosquito traps this week showed West Nile virus in the mosquitoes caught in the traps in Petersburg and Athens and actually tested the maximum level it registers.

We do have a human illness in Sangamon...

Brandon Wellhausen Appointed as Village Trustee

7/21/2025

Brandon Wellhausen was unanimously approved as an appointed Trustee to fill the remainder of the term vacated by past Trustee Pam Rouse. Wellhausen will chair the Insurance committee, and be a member of the Zoning, Parks & Entertainment, Budget and Sidewalks committees.

Village Hall Closed

6/27/2025

Village Hall will be closed until further notice.

Water bills can be paid online, mailed, or dropped into the payment slot at Village Hall.

Residents who leave a voicemail at (217) 968-5314 will have calls returned.

Thank you!

Water Rate Increase

6/16/2025

Greenview's water rate has automatically increased by 3% for the June 2025 readings.

Water Categories & Rates (updated June 2025)

RESIDENTIAL
(0-1000 gallons)

Base Rate $20.60

Maintenance Fee ...

New Aggregate Electric Rate for Greenview Set at $0.10899/kWh

4/2/2025

What is Electric Aggregation?

The Village of Greenview is a member of Central Illinois Municipal Aggregation or CIMA, a group of 22 communities that have banded together to better negotiate competitive electric pricing for Ameren residential and small commercial accounts (less than 15,000 kWh...

Going Solar? Get a Permit First!

1/21/2025

Get a permit before work begins!

It is the responsibility of homeowners and landowners to apply for and receive building permits from the Zoning Department before construction begins.

Construction includes the addition of solar panels to a property.

Check with Village Hall before allowing any work...

Leaf Collection & Burning Info

11/9/2024

Help keep your Village drains clear and prevent street flooding!

Greenview s Maintenance Team will pick up properly bagged leaves & grass clippings each week.

Its EASY:

Leaves, clippings MUST be in PAPER lawn bags (No plastic)
Place bags near the street/sidewalk - NOT IN THE STREET
Call...

Greenview Ordinances

11/8/2024

Don't guess- stay in compliance by accessing Greenview's ordinances on one site:

https://thevillageofgreenview.com/ordinances

Check out the USER'S GUIDE to learn how to search and keep track of changes in the code.

New Solicitor Rules and Directory

11/8/2024

Greenview recently updated requirements for Solicitors who want to contact residents for business in the Village to include mandatory background checks, hours of operation and fines for not adhering to Village rules.

Find the requirements and see the current permit holders on the Business Licenses...

LiHeap Utility Assistance Expanded

11/7/2024

Need help with your utility bill or other services?
LiHeap and other services are available HERE!

Greenview Water Department gets new service truck

8/23/2024

The Village of Greenview Water Department is excited to introduce our new service truck! This purchase was increases the efficency of our maintenance and water departments. Prior to this purchase, both the maintenance and water departments shared one vehicle which resulted in longer wait times for...

Tree/Bush Removal

5/15/2023

Village maintenance crews will pick up and dispose of branches and limbs that have fallen or broken due to natural occurrences (storm damage). Disposal of tree limbs, branches or bushes that are intentionally cut or removed are the responsibility of the property owner. If you need assistance,...

Alcohol Sales Extended

11/22/2022

The Village Board has voted to extend the hours of all Sunday liquor sales in the Village from 11am to 10pm. The new ordinance affects all holders of liquor licenses - Casey's, Chili Bears, and Taaper's Tap.

Sewer Update

9/13/2022

The most recent bids on a Village sewer system were deemed cost-prohibitive for residents based upon recent Census and income data. Opportunities for grants are currently being explored by the engineering company that designed a wastewater system for Greenview.

The Village Board has been waiting...