Michael Yagen, Assessor

Highway District

I am Larry Peterson, your Virgil Township Highway Commissioner. As Highway Commissioner, I live in our Township and drive on the very roads we maintain. The Township Highway District is responsible for 31 miles of dedicated road. The Highway District performs all road maintenance and improvements, including snow removal, resurfacing, repair, and signage. We are proud to be part of our community's safety and infrastructure.

Major Concern: putting our blacktop roads back in good condition, and keeping the gravel roads in the best possible condition.

Current Road Maintenance: Phase II of Winters Road repair work is projected to begin the first week in October, weather permitting.  Mowing of roads has been completed for the year.  Gravel work is finished for the year.  Gravel roads will be graded one more time before snow begins to fly.  We are working on equipment to be ready for the Winter Weather.  We have had to make some repairs on the 1985 Plow Truck for $2,000, and the 1999 Volvo Plow Truck ($5,000) in the last two months.

Please remember to drive with caution during the upcoming months. The Road District is out early in the mornings in order to have the roads ready for the residents, as they head to work and school. Please give the truck drivers your help.  Give them enough room to turn, and backup, when needed.  As always, your safety is our concern.  DRIVE SAFE!

Reminders: Please do not place any decorations (like large rocks or boulders), trees, or shrubs within 33 feet of the center of your roadway. They are considered an obstruction. This law is for the safety of all vehicles driving Illinois roadways. The district has the right to request and/or remove these obstructions at the homeowner's expense.

- Larry Peterson, Highway Commissioner