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January 04:
• City revises sewer policy
January 07:
• Fieldcrest Hosts TDI Competition
January 16:
• Heritage-Health Holding Bingo & Chi Supper
January 16:
• CIty Council Hears Planning Program
January 21:
• Minonk Foods announces food specials
February 01:
• Fieldcrest High School Receives the Academic Improvement Award
February 06:
• SAR Good Citizen award announced at Fieldcrest HS
February 06:
• DAR Good Citizen award announced at Fieldcrest HS
February 06:
• City appoints new Parks & Rec Chairman
February 12:
• Former Minonk resident in Peoria Players Theatre show
February 18:
• Alpha Beta Members Enjoy Book Discussion
February 20:
• City Council Votes No on City Administrator
February 22:
• Pie & Coffee at Heritage Health Feb. 28
February 27:
• Dana Fire Department Pancake & Sausage Breakfast March 4th
February 27:
• CIty Administrator Elder Released
March 01:
• Repairs started on fire damaged wall of Minonk Foods
March 05:
• City to tackle ambulance financing
March 07:
• Salem Children's Home 23rd Annual Horse and Charity Auctions
March 16:
• Master Gardener Shares Tips with Alpha Beta Chapter
March 19:
• City to Get New Waterpark and Ambulance
March 28:
• Spring Garage Sale set for April 28th
March 28:
• Minonk Foods wants feedback from community
March 29:
• Village-Aires Spring Concert April 28-29
March 31:
• Fireman's Breakfast Sunday
April 02:
• City Hears Plan to Lower Electric Rates
April 03:
• Your Medicare Questions Answered
April 05:
• Village-Aires Spring Concert
April 06:
• Minonk Foods to Stay with IGA - Start Saturday Cookouts
April 13:
• Village-Aires Spring Concert April 28-29
April 16:
• City Approves Budget
April 19:
• Village-Aires Spring Concert April 28-29
May 01:
• New Source for Electric
May 01:
• Assistant to Administrative Assistant
May 07:
• City Council hears complaints about weeds
May 11:
• Anne's Unforgettables fundraiser cancelled
May 21:
• Memorial Day services planned for May 28
May 21:
• City hears complaints on storm sewer cleanup
May 22:
• Minonk Foods expands wine selection
May 23:
• Awards presented at Fieldcrest Honors Night
May 24:
• Minonk EMS sponsors fieldtrip for kids
June 01:
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June 02:
• Anne's Unforgettables Quilt Raffle
June 12:
• Minonk VBS set for July 16 -20
June 13:
• July 4th events announced
June 15:
• New Physical Therapist at Minonk Clinic
June 18:
• 4th of July meeting
June 18:
• Water bill plea falls upon deaf ears
June 25:
• “Drive One†Campaign a Success for Fieldcrest Renaissance
June 26:
• Lindleys back in town
June 28:
• Bake Sale, raffles and more on July 4th
July 02:
• Local Standout Selected for IL All-Star Game
July 02:
• City approves new city administrator
July 06:
• Dr. Naik to set up new office in Minonk
July 16:
• Water bills adjusted for local resident
July 18:
• Minonk bans outdoor burning
July 19:
• Class of 56 hold reunion
August 06:
• City to consider allowing golf carts on streets
August 07:
• IL 116 Temporary Closure
August 08:
• Dr. Naik announces open house for new dentists
August 08:
• Needs votes for contest
August 09:
• Fieldcrest Gatorade football scrimmage Aug 17
August 10:
• Fieldcrest items for sale
August 10:
• Fieldcrest items for sale
August 10:
• Class of 1962 reunion picture
August 13:
• Minonk Town-Wide Garage Sale Sept. 15
August 20:
• City approves golf carts on city streets
August 23:
• Class of 1952 hold 60th reunion
August 28:
• Courtesy burn ban issued
September 04:
• City Amends Golf Cart Use on Streets
September 06:
• Class of 1955 Hold Reunion
September 12:
• Minonk Pumpkin Patch in the Park Vendor/Craft Fair
September 15:
• James Vogel Recognized as Official Wind Farm Sidewalk Superintendent
September 17:
• Fieldcrest 2012 Homecoming Court
September 17:
• City approves $33K for sidewalk repairs
September 17:
• City of Minonk Notice of City Election
September 18:
• Former residents gather at Starved Rock Lodge
September 20:
• Cheese factory reservoir to provide fishing and water
September 21:
• Garbage service interrupted - pickup on Saturday
September 26:
• Come One, Come All, A Day of Fall Fun in Minonk
September 28:
• Minonk Benevolence Benefit to be held October 20th
October 01:
• City to allow other non-highway vehicles on city streets
October 02:
• Volley For the Cure Volleyball Game
October 03:
• Fieldcrest Marching Knights selling sweatshirts and pants
October 05:
• Don and Eileen Meils to celebrate 75th anniversary
October 10:
• How to dispose of electronic items
October 12:
• Hazel Vogel to celebrate 90th
October 15:
• It's that time of year again!
October 15:
• City hears proposal for improvements to waste treatment plant
October 16:
• Fieldcrest Drama Dept. Presents M*A*S*H
October 16:
• Minonk Parade of Lights Stop n Shop Looking for vendors
October 17:
• Dental Office Comes Back to Minonk
November 04:
• Village-Aires Concert set for Nov. 17-18
November 10:
• Boys Helping Local Food Pantry
November 12:
• 29th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights on Dec. 1
November 17:
• Minonk Parade of Lights Stop -n- Shop
November 19:
• City buys site of Minonk fire
November 27:
• Bake Sale Sat. Dec. 1st
November 29:
• Historic Minonk Bar sold
December 03:
• City Dissolves TIF #3
December 04:
• Winners of Stop -n- Shop
December 04:
• Local man's father publishes first book
December 09:
• Former Minonk resident takes honor flight to Washington, DC
December 17:
• City Council has abbreviated session
December 27:
• Over 150 New Laws take Effect on January 1st