Fairview Heights, Illinois Land Use and Economic Development

10/30/2026

Winter is coming to Fairview Heights! ❄️🎄

Which means the Fairview Heights Tree Lighting & Winter Family Festival is just around the corner!!

Join us next Saturday, November 7 at the Market Place roundabout from 3-7pm for an evening of holiday cheer. Enjoy good food, great performances, and fun games and activities for the whole family!

Stick around for the lighting of the Fairview Heights tree at 6:00pm with Fairview Heights, IL - Mayor Mark Kupsky!

Admission is free, so bring the family to Fairview Heights next weekend and enjoy the start of the holiday shopping season at the Tree Lighting.

Presented by: Mueller Furniture & Mattress Warehouse Showroom, The Bead Place, Chick-fil-A Fairview Heights, Ignite Ministries and Fellowship Church, First Mid Bank & Trust and Midwest Salute to the Arts

10/15/2026

Thank you to the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce and community members who joined us in celebrating Uptown Cheapskate Fairview Heights ribbon-cutting! Congratulations to owners Mark and Laurie on this tremendous accomplishment!

10/14/2026

The City of Fairview Heights joined business owners and Champions of Lincoln Trail this morning to celebrate the restoration of the Gasoline Alley Lubritorium sign and the renovations completed at Gasoline Alley Plaza.

We were also pleased to welcome Renae's Body Scrub Lab, the plaza's newest tenant. Our thanks go to the property owner for this investment in our community and for the care taken to improve this section of the Lincoln Trail corridor.

Champions of Lincoln Trail is the business association dedicated to advancing the Lincoln Trail Great Streets Project. We invite the community to stop by and welcome Renae's Body Scrub Lab at 10227 Lincoln Trail to the neighborhood.

10/12/2026

Mark your calendars! Two ribbon cuttings are taking place in Fairview Heights this week, and we invite you to join us!

Join us Wednesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the restoration of the historic Gasoline Alley Lubritorium sign and renovations at Gasoline Alley Plaza. We’ll be joined by the Champions of Lincoln Trail Business Association, a newly formed organization dedicated to supporting local businesses along the Lincoln Trail corridor.

On Thursday, October 15, at 11:30 a.m., join us as we celebrate the opening of Uptown Cheapskate Fairview Heights in partnership with the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to welcoming this new addition to Fairview Heights’ retail community!

We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

PLEASE NOTE: This month’s Planning Commission will be held in the lower-level of the Fairview Heights Public Library due to ongoing renovation in the City Council Chambers.

The City of Fairview Heights will hold several public meetings in October, open to all residents who wish to follow or participate in city discussions.

Please note: While the City Council Chamber is being renovated, this month's public meetings will be held in the lower level of the Fairview Heights Public Library, 10017 Bunkum Road.

OCTOBER PUBLIC MEETING:
Tuesday, October 6: City Council, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13: Planning Commission, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 14: Operations and Administration Committee, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 20: City Council, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 21: Community Committee, 7:00 pm

Meeting agenda and virtual meeting links are available at www.fairviewheightsil.gov/government/agenda-center/

Questions may be directed to (618) 489-2000, or you may visit City Hall at 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

10/02/2026

Want to give back to the community? We’re looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Fairview Heights Tree Lighting!

There are a variety of ways to help throughout the evening, and flexible shifts are available from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 7. Anybody needing community service hours, wanting to volunteer with a group, or simply wanting to lend a hand are welcomed to join us!

Interested in volunteering? Fill out our volunteer form at www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFairviewHeights1/TreeLightingVolunteer or email [email protected]

09/22/2026

🎄 Show off your business and support your community! Become a sponsor or vendor for our November 7 Tree Lighting. ❄️