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City Of Carmi – Contact / Information Page

After-Hours & Weekend Emergencies

For power outages or water leaks, call 618-382-5555, wait for the menu, and select Option 2.

If service isn’t restored within a reasonable time, please call again to report the issue.

Spotted a fire or downed power lines? Call 911 immediately. Keep a safe distance from downed lines and evacuate any hazardous areas.

Contact Us

Have questions about city services or need assistance? Reach out to us:

  • Phone: 618-382-5555
  • Online: Submit a Support Request

Billing Information

Billing Inquiries

For questions about your bill, contact Carmi Light and Water at 618-382-5555.


Disconnection Policy

Disconnections occur on the last Wednesday of each month, as noted on your bill. For details on recent updates effective November 1, 2024, see Ordinance 1635.


Charges for Service Calls
For each service call as defined in Article 1, there shall be a charge of $100 for the first hour and $125 dollars for each additional hour. The minimum
charge for all calls defined in Article 1 shall be $100
Calls on City observed holidays shall incur an additional $50 fee
see Ordinance 1646


Payment Assistance

Pay Your Bill Online

Need help paying your bill? Contact Wabash Area Development, Inc. at 618-384-5541 or your local Township Office.

Chamber of Commerce

Megan Newman, Executive Director
Phone: 618-382-7606
Email: [email protected]
Office hours by appointment only

City Officials

Mayor: Bill Stendeback
Office: 618-382-8118 | Fax: 618-382-3458

City Clerk: Cynthia J. Attebury
Office: 618-384-2001 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Treasurer: Stacy Courson
Office: 618-384-2326 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Administrator: Holly Healy
Office: 618-382-8118 | Fax: 618-382-3458


Aldermen

Ward I: Jack Bradshaw – 618-384-7945
Ward I: Jeremy Courson – 618-384-6784

Ward II: Doug Hays – 618-383-2190
Ward II: Mike Knight – 618-387-1146

Ward III: Mark W. Blake – 618-383-2019
Ward III: Greg Knight – 618-384-7458

Ward IV: Lacey Bradshaw – 618-384-8726
Ward IV: Tracy Nelson – 618-384-7312

Carmi City Council Meetings
Held at 5:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Carmi City Council Chambers, 225 E Main Street, Carmi, IL

For non-emergency issues, contact your alderman. Not sure who represents you? Use the map below or refer to the list of officials above.


View Carmi Wards in a Larger Map

View City Codes and Regulations

Download City Permit Applications

Employment Application
Building Permit
Mobile Home Permit
Peddler Permit (With Fee)
Liquor License (Beer & Liquor)
Liquor License (Beer Only)
Net Metering Forms
Demolition Permit

For additional permits or applications, contact City Clerk Cynthia Attebury:
Office: 618-384-2001 | Fax: 618-382-3458

City Attorney

Conger and Elliott
Office: 618-382-4187
Greg Stewart, Attorney | Fax: 618-382-2452

Public Works

Supervisor: Brad Attebury – 618-382-5555 ext. 213
Services and Inspection: Todd Large – 618-382-5555
Airport: Southern Illinois Aerial Maintenance – 618-380-4211
Animal Control: Linda Aud – 618-382-5555 or 618-383-1563 (Cell)
City Garage: John Rush – 618-382-5521
Library: Gayle Lane – 618-382-5277
Light & Water Office: 618-382-5555
Light Plant: Sarah Buttry – 618-382-5015
Line Maintenance: Matt Gilpin – 618-382-7094
Parks/Cemetery: Billy Taylor – 618-382-2693
Sewer: Keith Large – 618-382-5265
Streets & Alleys: Jack Baker – 618-382-7421
Waste Water Treatment Plant: Don Davis – 618-384-5401
Water: Trevor Nelson – 618-382-5265
Water Wells: Kurt Cleveland – 618-382-8932

Carmi Police Department

Visit Police Website
Phone: 618-382-4633
703 Oak St, Carmi, IL 62821
Police Chief: Jason Carter – 618-382-4633

Carmi Fire Department

Phone: 618-382-4892
501 S. Third St, Carmi, IL 62821
Fire Chief: Daniel Ballard – 618-382-2621

County Services

White County Courthouse: Visit Website
White County Ambulance Service: 618-382-8911 | 314 E. Cherry St, Carmi, IL 62821
White County Sheriff Department: Sheriff Website | Jail Website | 618-382-5321 | 108 N. Main Cross, Carmi, IL 62821
Illinois State Police District #19: 618-382-4606 | IL Highway 14, Carmi, IL 62821

Foreclosure Notices
Mail to: City of Carmi, 225 E Main Street, Carmi, IL 62821

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Economic Development

Banterra Donates to Uptown Theater Park

Electronics Recycling March 26

Coin Laundry and Drop Off Coming Soon!

Planned Power Outage

Railroad Crossing Closures

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City News

AGENDA – City Council Meeting – May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

City of Carmi is seeking bids for a new roof for the Carmi Police Department

Carmi Animal Control

AGENDA – City Council Meeting – May 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street April 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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