Menard County was established in the winter of 1839 by action of the Illinois State Legislature, being one of three counties split off from Sangamon County. At the time, Abraham Lincoln was a Representative to the State Legislature and Chairman of the Committee on Counties. The bill to separate Menard from Sangamon was written and presented by Lincoln on January 16, 1839 and passed the legislature on February 15, 1839. The action defined the boundaries of Menard County and provided for an election on the first Monday in April 1839 to elect public officials and three county commissioners. Over one hundred sixty years later, on November 7, 2000 the voters passed the proposition to be represented by five commissioners elected from single member districts.
Menard County is located slightly west of the center of the state and contains approximately 314 square miles. Petersburg, the county seat, is about 20 miles northwest of Springfield. A large number of settlers from Southern states and European immigrants came to Menard County to farm. The county continues to be known for agriculture and its rural character, while also providing a diversity of residential living options, quality schools and a service-based economy that caters to area residents and businesses.
Menard County is a non-home rule county and governed by the Illinois County Code, Chapter 55 ILCS 5/1-1001, et. seq., and related acts. Menard County's government consists of thirteen departments, six elected officials, the judiciary and a five member County Board elected from single member districts.
In addition to the above general government activities, the County owns and operates a skilled care nursing home. Sunny Acres accepts private pay, Medicaid and Medicare patients. Countryside Estates, situated next door to Sunny Acres, opened in 2000 and is an independent living facility.
Please contact the Department Heads noting their contact information on their webpage.
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read moreIf you are seeking information that is not on the County website, please contact the County Coordinator at 217/632-4412.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE 04.01.2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION.
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Heritage Operations Group and Menard County will receive sealed bids from Plumbing Contractors at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, 19130 Sunny Acres Road Petersburg, Illinois:
Project:
Heritage Operations Group
Sunny Acres Nursing Home
Plumbing Work
19130 Sunny Acres Road
Petersburg, IL 62675
Bids shall be delivered in a sealed bid envelope to Menard County Coordinator, 102 South Seventh Street, Petersburg, IL 62675 by 2:00pm June 6, 2025.
Bids will be opened by Heritage Operations Group & the Menard County Board.
Plumbing Work
The project includes the removal and replacement of six (6) – 6” valve on the sewer lagoon and removal and replacement of two (2)- 8” valves on the sewer lagoon. All specifications for the building can be reached by contacting Robert Haerr rhaerr@heritageofcare.com
A Pre-Bid Meeting will be Friday May 23 at 11:00am – 12:00pm, held at the project site, you must be present to bid on the project.
Bids shall include:
1.Not less than the prevailing hourly wage rate as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor pursuant to Illinois Revised Statutes, Ch 489, Sec. 39s-1 et. Seq
2.Signed Certificates contained in the Proposal Forms
All bidders are advised that all work of this Contract shall be subject to previsions of the “Illinois Prevailing Wage Act”. Prevailing wage rates have been determined and are on file T THE Office of the State of Illinois Department of Labor.
Qualified Female and Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged by submit bids for this project. All Qualified bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap unrelated to ability, or national origin. An Equal Opportunity Contractor.
Menard County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularity in bidding which, in their considered opinion, is
warranted. No bid shall be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.
Questions regarding the Project, or the Bid, should be directed to Robert Haerr, 309-823-7411 or emailed to rhaerr@heritageofcare.com .
To contact emergency services, please call "911" if possible. Otherwise, please see the non-emergency numbers listed below:
| City | EMS | FIRE | POLICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 632-7700 | 636-8221 | 636-8729 |
| Fancy Prairie | 632-7700 | 566-3333 | Sheriff: 632-2773 |
| Greenview | 632-7700 | 971-8767 | 968-7137 |
| Oakford | 632-7700 | 632-7784 | Sheriff: 632-2273 |
| Petersburg | 632-7700 | 632-2349 | 632-2251 Non-Emergency: 632-7137 |
| Tallula | 632-7700 | 634-4312 |
Sheriff: 632-2273
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| Menard County Rural Residents | 632-7700 | 632-7911 |
Sheriff: 632-2273 |
