Rochester IL - Public Works Department

09/26/2026

Hello Circle Drive Residents!

And anyone else that's reads this.

The boil order has ended for Circle Drive residents. There are NO other boils orders at this time.

Someone will be going door-to-door with a handout that will say this as well for those not on Facebook.

Any questions, give us a call on Monday, and ask for James.

217.498.7062 - Public Works Shop

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Times

09/25/2026

Some more pictures about last night's water event on Circle Dr.

Samples will be taken today, and as soon as we can clear the Boil Order we will let everyone know.

Thanks folks,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Times

09/25/2026

Update 6:25am

Door hangers are going out to affected homes on Circle Drive.

ONLY notified homes on Circle with a door hangers, are under a boil order.

The repair was completed about 5am.

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Update 2:13am

All Circle drive residents will be on a precautionary boil water order once water is restored untill further notice.

Crew is on site and had to shut the water off in order to make necessary repairs.
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Evening Rockets...

Well, the season is starting early!

Water event on Circle Drive.

Crew on the way.

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Times
Rochester Fire & Rescue

09/17/2026

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08/18/2026

Hello Rockets!

The Village received a postcard notification from Ameren about tree trimming happening in our area.

And, they say you can request wood chips!

Give them a call with any questions.

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Fire & Rescue
Rochester Times

08/15/2026

Hi Rockets!

We have a staff dispatched to deal with the holes on No. Oak Hill Road. I hear the police are guiding traffic.

Ameren also has people on the way.

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Fire & Rescue
Rochester Times

07/15/2026

Hello Rockets and all the (space)ships at sea...

Tomorrow the house on E. Main, that has been the subject of much conversation, is scheduled to be on the ground.

Watch for extra trucks and traffic in the area around it, not to mention the lookee-loos who might ride their brakes to see what is going on.

I know it took a while, but the day is finally here.

Thank you for your patience and understanding,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Fire & Rescue

07/11/2026

Hello Rockets,

Watch for flooding. We got a report of water across the roadways, and sure enough, I think William O'Sullivan can float his cardboard yacht I'm pretty sure!!

Don't drive through it. Turn around.

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester Fire & Rescue

06/12/2026

Bike path is open.

Streets are open.

Still some cleanup happening all over town.

Thanks,
Public Works

Rochester Illinois Police Department
Rochester IL Village Hall
Rochester Fire & Rescue
Rochester Public Library District

06/12/2026

Crew on way to get roads opened.

We will worry about any clean up tomorrow.