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Find the City of Tuscola's Services and Departments listed below. There you can view or download applicable information and forms.

 

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The City of Tuscola regulates building and electrical activities within the city limits and within the 1.5 mile transitional zone around the city, for the safety and protection of our residents. Building permits are required to be obtained from the City building inspector for most building, upgrades and improvements to properties.

The City of Tuscola is served by the Tuscola City Fire Department under the direction of Fire Chief Brian Moody.

Police protection for the City of Tuscola is provided by the Tuscola Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Craig Hastings.

The City of Tuscola operates its own water distribution system, distributing water purchased from Illinois American Water Company. Additionally, the City maintains a sewerage collection system and two sewer treatment facilities.

The street department of the City of Tuscola is responsible for maintaining city roadways and alleys; sidewalks and curbing; City leaf pickup; plowing snow; assisting with water and sewer repairs; and a large variety of other maintenance related tasks within the city.

Get details on Tuscola's largest parks, as well as download any applicable documents.

The Tuscola Community Building is located at 122 W. North Central Avenue in downtown Tuscola. The building is available for rent for larger group meetings and social events.

View upcoming events and download forms for use of the Senior Center.

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FALL LEAF COLLECTION

FALL IS IN THE AIR!

The City of Tuscola fall leaf collection will run through December 5.  More information here:

https://tuscola.org/government/services-and-departments/profile/street-department

 

2026 Golf Cart Permits Available NOW!

2026 City of Tuscola Golf Cart Permits are available NOW!  

Purchase your 2026 permit here:

Golf Cart Permit Application

WINTER WEATHER CITY INFORMATION

JANUARY 24, 2024 - DUE TO WEATHER THAT AFFECTED OPERATIONS ON JANUARY 22, 2024...

>  Monday's regularly scheduled Tuscola City Council meeting has been rescheduled to today WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024.  The previously posted meeting agenda will remain the same.

> Waste Management cancelled their operations for Monday, pushing their garbage collection schedule back one day for the rest of the week.  City of Tuscola residents garbage day will be THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE OUT THERE!

Now Hiring Lifeguards!

The Tuscola Pool is now hiring lifeguards, and aspiring lifeguards, for the 2024 summer season!  Please apply on-line at https://tuscola.org/pool-apply  

Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old, be able to complete City-provided training classes, and become certified in order to be hired.  

Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Complete your Downtown Tuscola (IL) Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt here!

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BOIL ORDER - North Parke & Pembroke

05/08/2026- A boil order is in effect for ONLY those locations along North Parke Street from Pembroke ST through the 700 block AND Pembroke ST from Main west to Parke only on North side of road..... until further notice!

 

To recieve boil order notifications via Hyper-Reach system, sign up here

 

Additional information about boil orders

BOIL ORDER LIFTED - NO BOIL ORDER CURRENTLY IN EFFECT

05/09/2026- UPDATE- The Boil Order for   North Parke and the 100 block of West Pembroke Tuscola Water Customers has been lifted!  Samples were good, water is safe for consumption!

 

To recieve boil order notifications via Hyper-Reach system, sign up here

 

Additional information about boil orders

CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SURVEY

ATTENTION TUSCOLA (IL) WATER CUSTOMERS!

Please complete the EPA required cross connection control survey today!

Cross Connect Control

Check your garbage

Check your new garbage pick up day here: Garbage Services