Village of Savoy

11/03/2026

Due to the Veteran's Day holiday on Nov. 11, the Board of Trustees will hold both its monthly Study Session and Regular Meeting this Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Study Session will begin at 6 p.m. The Regular Meeting will convene immediately after the Study Session concludes in the Savoy Municipal Center. The Board of Trustees will not meet on Nov. 11.

The public is welcome to attend or participate in both meetings. Agenda and packet materials can be accessed here: https://www.savoy.illinois.gov/government/board_of_trustees/agendas___minutes.php

The meetings will also be live streamed at the Village YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/

11/02/2026

NOW OPEN!
The window to apply for a "Façade" grant is open from now through Nov. 15!

The Village of Savoy values the role that independent and successful businesses play in supporting our community’s vitality and overall quality of life.

The purpose of this program is to assist and encourage commercial property owners and local businesses to enhance the appearance and functionality of their buildings and sites within the Village’s commercial districts.

This program is available to small business owners and commercial property owners throughout the Village and provides reimbursement of 50% of approved eligible project costs up to $10,000 per grant.

More info here:
https://www.savoy.illinois.gov/departments/community_development/building_and_property_enhancement_grant.php

10/29/2026

The Village has selected Main Street Development Partners for the redevelopment of a downtown square at the corner of Dunlap Avenue and Church Street. Details here:

Home News ListNews Post Village of Savoy Taps New Developer for Downtown Project The Village of Savoy announced Thursday that it has selected Main Street Development Partners (MSDP) for the redevelopment of a 2.82-acre downtown square at the corner of Dunlap Avenue and Church Street. MSDP is a joint...

10/28/2026

𝟳𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟳𝟬 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟒𝟒
🌟𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 🌟

Today is National First Responders Day, and we’re proud of the people who serve Savoy. You probably picture firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, EMS and 911 dispatchers.

But did you know public works crews are first responders too? They work alongside law enforcement, fire and EMS from the start of an emergency, protecting essential services along the way. Overnight ice storm? Tree down on the road? That’s them. It’s often public works that restores critical services and gets the community back to normal.

Today, we say thank you to the Savoy Fire Department, Savoy Public Works, the Champaign County Sheriff's Office and all agencies that serve our community. Different jobs, same mission: showing up when Savoy needs it. 🚒🚑🚓🚜

10/22/2026

𝟳𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟳𝟬 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟒𝟑
🌟 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 🌟

Throwback to 20 years ago today and these images from Savoy’s Orchard Days in 2006, which celebrated our 50th anniversary. The festival featured a carnival, games, vendors, a 5K run/walk, entertainment and of course, a pie-eating contest. Plus, a special cookbook was published with favorite recipes of Savoy residents.

Were you there? Share a memory!

10/20/2026

𝟳𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟳𝟬 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟒𝟐
🌟 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔 🌟

With harvest in full swing and trips to the orchard popular this time of year, we remember Savoy’s origins, when Matthias Dunlap bought land here in 1855 and created “Rural Home,” which included a 200-acre orchard on the prairie. An 1865 advertisement said Dunlap’s nursery included apple, pear, peach, plum and cherry trees, along with gooseberries, strawberries, currants, raspberries and ornamental trees and shrubs.

10/19/2026

⚠️ ALERT: The Village of Savoy is aware of recent scam emails that falsely claim to be from the Village and request payment.

Official Village emails end in .illinois.gov. We will never ask you to wire money or pay with gift cards.

If you received an unexpected call or email asking for payment, or if you’re unsure whether an email is really from us, don’t pay. Contact us directly at [email protected] or call 217-359-5894.

✅ Always verify before you pay.

10/15/2026

💊 🗑

A prescription drug drop-off event is being held in our Municipal Center parking lot next Friday, hosted by the office of State Representative Brandun Schweizer.

This free, drive-up event is a chance to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. Drop off tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs are accepted. No liquids, IV solutions, syringes or needles will be accepted.

⏰ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
🗓 Friday, Oct. 23
📍 Savoy Municipal Center Parking lot
❓ RepSchweizer.com or (217) 477-0104

10/15/2026

The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting from Oct. 14, 2026.

10/15/2026

𝟳𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟳𝟬 - 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟰𝟏
🌟 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 🌟

Last month, Village staff gathered for a focused retreat and planning session. Using the community input gathered at the recent listening sessions, staff began drafting vision and mission statements along with priorities for the next four years.

Later this month, the Village Trustees will take what staff has drafted and go through a similar exercise before a four-year strategic plan is finalized.

Thanks to Arndt Municipal Support for their insight and guidance through this process!