Test results came back Friday, June 1 with e-coli levels went from a 1.0 on March 19 to an 8.6 for the latest test taken. Boats with larger motors are not allowed even with the use of a kicker motor. A first reading was held for the MJM Enterprise Zone application. Mitchell Brothers Electric requested the city rock the south half of the alley, as they are relocating their business to this location and would like the alley rocked for ease of access. The police chief’s salary did increase from $56,243 to $60,000 but was not properly recorded. Contact Beaver Dam Concessions on Messenger. The city pulls tests twice a month for a year. He added that washing light colored clothing while doing laundry could result in some spots on the clothes. During the Carlinville City Council meeting it was announced that fishing, boating and all recreational activities have been suspended due to low water levels at the lake. LITCHFIELD, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS (KTVI)- North and southbound I-55 is closed between Exit 60 (Carlinville) and Exit 52 (Litchfield). Beach will be open 10a-7p daily.   |  2020 EEO Report Welcome to Carlinville.com. “Since that time, we’ve had some rain,” Held said. Dr. Cruz received her medical degree from the Far Eastern University School of Medicine in Manila, Philippines in 1987 and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Ft. recently sold home at 16900 Briarwood Ln, Carlinville, IL 62626 that sold on July 9, 2020 for Last Sold for $20,000 Then swimming at the beach could be reinstated if the levels come back at a normal rate. It is a concern because chlorine does not do well against the bacteria and causes water born disease outbreaks such as diarrhea and stomach cramps, Held said. The IEPA had one recommendation in that the city must continue efforts to eliminate taste and odor events that have been experiencing in recent years, Held added. 9 check-ins. In 2006, the depth in parts of the lake was about 14-16 feet. Carlinville, IL 62626 Eighty percent of the land around the lake is forest or agriculture land. “Based on those results, they will determine what you will need to do at the water plant, if anything, to guard against cryptosporidium.”. CARLINVILLE (June 7, 2018) – The Carlinville City Council Monday heard from Project Director Dan Held of Woodard and Curran  about recent issues at Carlinville Lake which resulted in the suspension of boating and swimming on the water. SPRINGFIELD, Va. September 1, 2020 – For the nation’s 12 million boat owners, Labor Day weekend is the last blast, with many enjoying the end-of-summer boating ritual with family and friends aboard, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). “The quality of water in Lake 1 is good. JRS Concrete Construction had the low bid for ADA specification ramps at $129. “Based on that, it was better to err on the safe side, so we suspended that.”. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:04:02 CDT 4142 Date: 9/1/2020. A representative from Mitchell Brothers will be asked to come to the next council meeting, and aldermen Sarah Oswald and Joe Direso will attempt to speak with some of the residents effected to get their thoughts on whether an alley should be opened all the way through. In 2006, the depth in parts of the lake … Browse photos and price history of this 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,370 Sq. Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in the air, soil and water and an essential nutrient for humans and animals. She maintains a private office at 103 McCausland, Carlinville, IL 62626 through Illini Medical Association. Putting bleach in the water could make it worse. Social distancing of 6 feet apart, and wearing a face covering while not in the water is recommended and encouraged. Further discussion will take place on this topic later. Due to miscommunication, paperwork on the ordinance was not completed and not in current order. They then state what items need to be fixed, and others they suggest need fixed, Held said. 10:07AM The Carlinville Fire Protection District will be conducting live fire training in the 700 Block of South Locust Street Saturday May 5th from 8 am till 12 noon. The campground is located on Lake #1 and offers a lot for campers, fishermen, and boaters. “Lake 2 is getting low, so we switched over to Lake 1 because Lake 1 regenerates so fast because of the 15,000 acres,” Held said. “Water’s come into the lake. 641 people like this. Furthermore, swimming was also suspended on Lake 1 after regular tests concluded a high level of fecal bacteria levels. Held will review the projects, and it will be sent to the public works committee meeting next week, where they will have the power to act on making a decision. This lake is perfect for boating, skiing, fishing and other water activities. According to Illinois State Police District 18, the shutdown is… You will enjoy all of your family get togethers in this affordable, well maintained 24 x 36 cabin with a 24 x 16 covered porch, 200 amp Ameren Service, propane heat, electric water heater, public water, and come all furnished. The campground is open on March 1st for the start of the season. Quarton Construction had the low bid of $7.50 per square foot for six-inch sidewalk. Water plant influent is another factor leading to the boating ban at the lake for the time being. It is the county seat of Macoupin County, and is an outlying part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Local News . Carlinville Lake Two has been closed to recreational activities. Carlinville, IL 2010 Community Profile & Resource Guide ... the mines closed just six years later, and the neighborhood was desolate for a time. “Based on that, we’re assuming that was due to recreational activity that took place on the lake.”. John Howard was appointed by Carlinville Deanna Demuzio as a police commissioner, replacing Dr. John Comerford, who resigned his post last month. closed by the authorities in charge. So that’s why we issued the statement on manganese.”. Carlinville would be unable to have any say in how much the water rates would be for customers. There is no public health issues to report. Quarton Construction of Palmyra and JRS Concrete Construction of Carlinville both had the same bid  for four-inch sidewalk at $6.50 per square foot. Otter Lake is 765 acres with a maximum depth of 54 feet and an average depth of 21 feet. recently sold home at 16081 Carlinville Lake Rd, Carlinville, IL 62626 that sold on August 3, 2020 for Last Sold for $37,000 Phone 854-2534 Campers will not be allowed to leave their own campsites, must follow social distancing guidelines and will not be allowed to gather in groups of 10 or more when the campgrounds re-open. The council opened two envelopes containing the bids for sidewalk repair project in town. Labor Day Boating Safety Tips for an End-of-Summer Ritual. The first call from the water plant was for a high level of manganese, which has discolored the water. Carlinville CUSD #1 is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. The lake was dredged in the 1970s, and the dam was raised about three feet. Carlinville Lake 1, built in 1939, has 15,481 acres of watershed on 168 total acres of land, Held said. Carlinville is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 5.917, and 5.543 at a 2018 estimate. IEPA in February came out and did a water quality evaluation. Directions: The Macoupin County Highway Department is located on Illinois Route 4, just north of the Macoupin County Fairgrounds, approximately two (2) miles north of the Carlinville Square. Browse photos and price history of this 1 bed, 1 bath, 6.44 acres. Prevailing wage ordinance first read was discussed. Such swimming, bathing and wading shall be only at the posted and marked areas called “Lake Carlinville Beach Area” and only between April 1 and October 31 of each year. Held hopes the e-coli levels will drop right back down when the next tests are done next week. “We’re always watching that influent water from the plant for the drinking water going out into the public to meet EPA standards,” Held said. Carlinville Lake and Campground is located 3 miles from Carlinville, Illinois south off Route 4. The campground has RV and tent sites, a playground, 2 shower houses, a beach, recreation equipment for children and more. Camping & Seasonal spots.Lake open for fishing Campground opening April 1st info call Lake office or 217-854-8931or City Hall 217-854-4076 Discussion about whether to allow alley improvements between Broad, Loveless, West and Blackburn Streets was tabled for a second straight meeting. Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce - Connecting A Community. When is the campground & bait shop open/closed for the season? Local Guide: Businesses Open, Closed During Coronavirus Outbreak - Crystal Lake-Cary, IL - Find out which businesses in McHenry County are open or closed… Carlinville Lake 1, built in 1939, has 15,481 acres of watershed on 168 total acres of land, Held said. Total coliform is a bacteria that is harmless to humans in most cases, but is an indicator of perhaps other bacteria in the water that could be harmful to humans, Held said. Grand Junction, Colo. (AP) — Colorado officials are uncertain when public access will be restored to a popular lake area that was closed after a wildfire struck last year. It would add 14.64 acres of land parcel numbers at 18300 Shipman Blacktop, located south of the Lewis and Clark building. Yes, 115 hp outboard is the largest allowed on the lake. See if your store is on the list. Eighty percent of the land around the lake is forest or agriculture land. This dumpster is available at the Street & Alley shed for City Residents ONLY to drop off acceptable items Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 992 were here. 125 East Main St. On May 30, a routine sample was pulled for total coliform and e-coli. First read for an ordinance re-zoning property at 18804 Route 4 and an ordinance annexing certain territory to the city with regards to the MJM enterprise zone application, were both discussed. Held said the manganese levels raised from .7 to .58 to .55 and then  closer to Memorial Day, the levels increased to 1.5 and 1.4. There is brush and a tree that may need to be removed, as well as a shed on one of the properties on the west side of the alley that may need to be moved slightly. “If it doesn’t, we will be the first to notify you about that.”. Follow the link for a …   |  WSMI AM Public Inspection FIle BoatUS News. Copyright 2019, Boating, swimming suspended at Carlinville Lake. WebReady™ powered by WireReady® NSI. “Four items that prompted the boat access – the first is the lake conditions,” Held said. Closed Today Closed All Hours +18005005922 View Website Map & Contact Info Contact Info ... Add some excitement to your vacation when you choose to visit Lake Williamson Retreat and Conference Center in Carlinville. A second read for an ordinance for the chief of police salary for 2017 was also discussed. On May 30, the city issued a statement through Held that boating would not be available on Lake 1 or Lake 2 until further notice. 14580 Beaver Dam Lane (1,565.60 mi) Plainview, IL 62685. L ake Jacksonville located just 3 miles south of the city is a 500 acre lake filled with bass, bluegill and other sport fishing fare. Camping & Seasonal spots for outdoor lovers. The closure is until further notice. The lake was dredged in the 1970s, and the dam was raised about three feet. Carlinville Lake open for fishing and boating. Camping and fully equipped concession are available. Water quality is also an issue. “As the level of the dam dictates how high the level of the water can get, the floor is slowly rising on the bottom of the lake, so the lake has less and less water in it.”. Due to this training South Locust will be closed from Pine Street to Spruce street, including the west end of Cedar Street, during this training. Boating permits have been suspended due to the ongoing issues at the lake, and full refunds will be given to anybody who requests them. Total coliform at Lake 1 was less than 2,419.2 at the last reading. Closed Now. Community, County News, Homepage Slider, Problem displaying Facebook posts.Click to show errorfunction cffShowError() { document.getElementById("cff-error-reason").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("cff-show-error").style.display = "none"; }, Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat : Steve McGartland, broker Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., Carlinville - 217-461-1722 - Specializing in residential, commercial, and agriculture sales; the right choice for both buyers and sellers. Mon, 02/15/2021 (All day) 17280 Lakeside Dr. Carlinville, IL 62626 “They will analyze those results,” Held said. It is open April 1- October 31. Recreational activities are available as well as an annual campground that consists of 254 campsites. All enquiries cal 217-479-4646 About See All. 662 people follow this. Carlinville Country Club in Carlinville, Illinois: details, stats, scorecard, course layout, photos, reviews Jim Knight is the water plant foreman, and Held is thankful for him because he keeps up with all the records of manganese and other contaminants in the water. Zillow has 61 homes for sale in Carlinville IL. During the phase 4 of restore Illinois, the beach at Gillespie lake will be opening Thursday, July 2nd, with the Illinois department of public health guidelines. “I’m assuming that’s because the floor of the lake was disturbed,” Held said. We are a non for profit organization open to members and their qualified guests View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Otter Lake was built in 1969 as a water supply for several area towns. The Mascoutin portion of Clinton Lake including the campground, boat ramp, day-use area, archery deer hunting area and hiking trails will be closed to all visitors beginning Monday, November 9 through Saturday, November 14 due to a special hunt for disabled firearm deer hunters. So the manganese levels came up. That gave the lake's bass fishery a tremendous "jump-start" that was helped by keeping the lake closed to fishing for almost three years. In 2012, it was down to seven to nine feet. Illinois EPA requires Carlinville Lake to pull samples ever so often. Carlinville Lake 2 Closure. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:04:02 CDT Carlinville Lake Two has been closed to recreational activities. Lake Williamson Retreat and Conference Center is located near endless parking possibilities, allowing drivers to park with ease. Carlinville Campground and Lake 15927 Carlinville Lake Rd Carlinville, 62626 . Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. (A) No person having any communicable disease or skin infection shall swim, bathe or wade in Lake Carlinville. Community See All. 0 During the Carlinville City Council meeting it was announced that fishing, boating and all recreational activities have been suspended due to low water levels at the lake. As of today May 30th, 2018 NO BOATS OF ANY KIND SHALL BE ALLOWED ON EITHER CARLINVILLE LAKE 1 or CARLINVILLE LAKE 2 until further notice. This also includes Beaver Dam State Park and Lake Lou Yaeger. Boating and swimming are suspended at Carlinville Lake for the foreseeable future due to high levels of manganese and e-coli which were detected last week. The Carlinville City Council voted to re-open Carlinville Lake campgrounds on May 29 during Monday night’s meeting and teleconference. The campground is open, although, t he shower buildings and wells are closed for the season. Information Taste and Odor report Carlinville Ward Map click here Lake update information p1 06-04-18 Lake update information p2 06-04-18 info@enquirerdemocrat.com Get Directions (217) 854-9400. ... Monday: 7 am to 3 pm and closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. Historic Carlinville, Illinois, has been called one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” (Norman Crampton, author of The 100 Best Small Towns in America) Carlinville is rich in history and as a community we have preserved its beauty, making it one of the best small communities in America. For swimming, samples have to be pulled every so often, and after the levels shot up, the beaches had to be closed down. Thus far, only 69 permits had been sold when usually around 350 are sold at this time, according to Lake Rec Committee Chairman Doug Downey. Campground opens April 1st for the season. No decision was made on who would be awarded the contract. This one room cabin holds 3/4 bath, kitchen, dining, bedroom and living room. For more info call the Lake office at … Held had said that in concentrations higher than 0.05 ppm, the manganese may become noticeable by impairing the color, odor or taste of the water, although health effects are not a concern until concentrations are around 10 times higher, the EPA said. Here is your opportunity to be out at the lake this summer! “What it boils down to is should we compromise the quality of the water going out to the general public  to keep boating?” Held said. The communities served by CUSD #1 include Carlinville, a city of almost 6,000 people, Chesterfield, Standard City and Plainview.   |  WSMI-FM Public Inspection File © 2006-2020 Talley Broadcasting Corporation, WSMI Radio All Rights Reserved  |   Wal-Mart is closing hundreds of stores across the globe, including 154 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. After regular tests concluded a high level of manganese, which has discolored the water make. 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