FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS POSITION
The Village of Beecher is accepting applications for the position of full-time Public Works employee. Starting salary $38,383, top pay $64,714 (excluding OT) after five years of service. Excellent health insurance, retirement, vacation/sick and other benefits. Work hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with some overtime and weekend duty. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a General Standards Applicator License and a CDL Class B with airbrakes license prior to completion of probation. Equipment operation and public works experience a plus. Opportunities for training, water and wastewater licenses. Applications may be obtained at www.villageofbeecher.org or from the Beecher Village Hall, 625 Dixie Highway, Beecher, Illinois 60401, Submit application to Beecher Village Hall or mconner@villageofbeecher.org by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Miller Street Water Main Replacement
Village of Beecher, Illinois
The Village of Beecher is accepting sealed bids for the Miller Street Water Main Replacement. Bids will be received at Village Hall, 625 Dixie Hwy., Beecher, IL until 10:00 A.M., March 12, 2026, then publicly opened.
Description of Work. The proposed construction consists of installation of approximately 3,000 lineal feet of 6-8-inch water main by horizontal directional drilling and open-cut methods. The proposed route includes installing new water main on Miller Street from Reed Street to Dixie Highway (IL Route 1), and Catalpa Street from Miller Street to Orchard Lane. Construction includes valves, hydrants, water service replacement, street and parkway restoration, and other miscellaneous items of work.
Additional information can be found at: villageofbeecher-RFP-Miller-St-Water-Main
NOTICE OF BID LETTING
The Beecher 4th of July Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a vehicle to be raffled as a fundraising venture of the Commission. For more information, click the link below.
Car Bid 2026 – Final
SURF INTERNET FIBER INSTALLATION IN BEECHER
Surf Internet is expanding its fiber-optic network in Beecher through a $10.5 million grant from the State of Illinois’ Connect Illinois program. Construction crews will be installing underground fiber in utility easements throughout the Village. Before work begins, you may see utility locate flags placed in your yard. Surf Internet will use directional boring to minimize disruption, though small holes may be dug. The company is responsible for restoring any disturbed areas.
Please note: The Village does not control construction in utility easements and cannot regulate this state-funded project.
Questions? Contact Surf Internet at 888-274-6381
OR
https://surfinternet.com/fiber-optic-installation-process/
https://surfinternet.com/construction/illinois/beecher/
EPAY CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES
Pay by credit card – a 2.3% fee or $1 minimum will apply
Pay by e-check – .50 cents per transaction
The Village continues to accept checks and cash for payments for no additional charges
