Village of Creston

10/02/2026

The Village is sad to announce that our computer has died. It wouldn't start up last Friday, which was the day that the bills were to be run. We took it over to CMJ IT Solutions in Sycamore late last Friday afternoon and they informed us on Wednesday of this week that Windows was corrupted and the computer could not be repaired. We are contracting with CMJ to build us a new desktop as well as a laptop to have as a backup in case anything like this happens again. Thankfully they were able to save copies of all our files and they are in the process of transferring those files to a computer that the Village of Hillcrest was gracious enough to give us. That computer was dropped off at CMJ yesterday morning and per the most recent update, the files are still trasnferring and we should have the temporary computer sometime next week. We have contacted CMJ and they said the computer should be ready to pick up on Monday 10/5/26.

As a result, the Village cannot run the water bills at this time. We can't do much of anything as we don't have a computer that has all of the programs and files we need to do our work. This situation made us realize how important it is to have a backup and that is why we are ordering the laptop in addition to the desktop. The readings for the bills have already been done and entered into the system, so the delay won't impact the amounts of your bills. It will only impact when you receive them. The clerk will be out of state on vacation next week, so the earliest the bills can be run would be Monday 10/12/26.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we also appreciate your patience. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

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07/17/2026

07/03/2026

The Boil Order has been lifted for the residences at 206 N Grove St, 211 N Grove St, and 217 N Grove St.

We thank you for your patience while we complete this important work.

Everyone have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Thank you!

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07/02/2026

Water has been restored to North Grove St. A Boil Order is in effect until further notice for the following residences: 206 N Grove St, 211 N Grove St, and 217 N Grove St. We apologize for the inconvenience and recommend that you get some bottled water if able. A reminder that you should bring the water to a rolling boil and leave it there for at least a minute (you can boil it longer if you feel that is safer). Let the water cool completely before using. Use boiled water for cooking, drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making ice, making baby formula, and brushing teeth. During a boil order, you can use the water to shower or bathe, but don't swallow any of the water. You can wash dishes in your dishwasher as long as it has a sanitary cycle that reaches at least 150 degrees. If you hand wash, wash the dishes in warm soapy water and then soak them for at least one minute in a separate basin of warm water mixed with one teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon. Let the dishes air dry completely. We will update you when the boil order is lifted.

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07/01/2026

Water will be shut off in the vicinity of E Grant St, North Grove St and E Cederholm St at around 8 am. I apologize for the short notice. I just found out this information a little bit ago. Anyone whose water is shut off will be under a boil order until further notice. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

06/30/2026

The Boil Order for the residents affected by the shut-off at south Main St and E Depot St has been lifted. You are safe to return to normal water usage.

We will be shutting off the water in the area of east Grant Street and north Grove Street tomorrow for the last of the work that will be done in that vicinity. We will update you later with the estimated time the water will be shut off.

Again, thank you for your patience as we do this important work. It is much appreciated.

06/26/2026

The Village of Creston is looking for someone to work 2-3 hours per day doing light maintenance work. Qualified candidates need to be 16 or older with a valid driver's license. Starting wage would be $14 per hour for anyone under 18 and $15 per hour for anyone 18 or older. Start times will vary based on tasks that need to be completed. We are looking for someone to help out over the summer, but this opportunity could extend past the summer. If you are interested, please contact us through the Contact feature on our home page and leave your name and contact information. We will get back to you when we can.

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06/26/2026

Water has been restored to the area at south Main St and E Depot St. All affected residents are under a Boil Order until further notice. We will post an update once the Boil Order is lifted.

Also, please be advised that starting next Monday, we will be working in the area of E Grant St and N Grove St. At this time we do not know when the water shut-offs will happen or who they will impact. The area will be assessed and we will update you with when the shut-off will happen and who it will affect next Monday.

We appreciate your patience as we do this work. It is important that our water be safe, that all of our hydrants are functioning properly, and that we have enough valves installed to isolate shut-offs so that when this kind of work needs to be done, we don't have to shut off water to the entire village.

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06/26/2026

UPDATE: The Boil Order has been lifted for 6422 Beck Rd, the 2 homes on S West St, 316 and 317, and the apartment complex on the gravel street north of 6422 Beck Rd and south of the railroad tracks.

Also, the contractor informed us this morning that the water will be shut off this morning, 6/26/26, between 8 and 8:30 am, in the vicinity of E Depot St and S Main St as communicated previously. We will update you as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete these projects.

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06/25/2026

UPDATE: The Boil Order has been lifted for the homes in the subdivision, south of Creston Rd, that either had water shut off or experienced really low water pressure as we brought the water back online and flushed the hydrants.

A Boil Order is still in effect until further notice for 6422 Beck Rd, the 2 homes on S West St, 316 and 317, and the apartment complex on the gravel street north of 6422 Beck Rd and south of the railroad tracks.

Also, the contractor informed us this morning that water will NOT be shut off today in the vicinity of E Depot St and S Main St as communicated yesterday. Water will be shut off tomorrow, 6/26/26 at around 9 am instead of today. We will update you as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete these projects.