The Village trustees and employees work hard to improve the infrastructure of Mt. Morris to ensure it is up to date, safe, and inviting for businesses and residents. Here is a list of recent improvement projects in progress or completed. If you have questions, please contact the elected officials listed in the Government section.
Project | Date Started | Date Completed |
Planted trees in terraces | October 2024 | November 2024 |
Replaced broken sidewalks | June 2024 | September 2024 |
Graded and chip-sealed alleys north of Rt. 64/Hitt St. | June 24, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |
Cleaned watertower | 2023 | |
New water lines, sidewalks, and street surfacing on Hannah Ave. | Dec. 2023 | |
Resurfaced 3 blocks of Reynolds Street | July 2023 | Aug. 2023 |
Resurfaced a few blocks of West Center Street | July 2023 | Aug. 2023 |
Replaced 500 feet of sidewalk around town | June 2023 | Sept. 2023 |
Removed 12 damaged/old trees | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
Planted 16 trees to replace those removed | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
Replaced water mains, curbs and street for several blocks of Sunset Lane (Phase 2 of project) | Oct. 2023 | Dec. 2023 |
Completed state of Illinois-mandated lead lining check | 2023 | 2023 |
Resurfaced 2 blocks of Bruce Lane | 2022 | 2022 |