Home Departments▼ City Officials▼ Boards/Commissions▼ Demographics ► I Want to ...? ► Lake Charleston Charleston Calendar of Events Site Map ► Information Selecteer een taal▼ In Departments: Administration Public Works Engineering Department Street Department Utility Department Water Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Fire Department Police Department Parks & Recreation Charleston Tourism Water & Sewer Service Coles County Emergency Management Agency Charleston Carnegie Public Library Street Department Responsible for maintaining, traffic signals, sidewalks, signage, storm sewers, pavement markings, snow and ice control, and right of way vegetation maintenance. For more information contact: Street Division Casey Beck, Public Works Superintendent Chad Isley, Assistant Public Works Superintendent Public Works Department 815 Adkins Drive Charleston, IL 61920 Phone: (217) 345-5650 Email: operations@co.coles.il.us Snow Removal Snow Routes Plowing will begin within 3 hours after the snow stops falling, the main streets will be cleared first. Then snow and ice removal will begin on side streets, which include residential streets, cul-de-sacs, and City-owned parking lots. Snow Tips To help make snow removal more cost efficient and safer, take a look at the following suggestions. Traffic Signals If you have any questions regarding a traffic signal that is already in place, contact the Charleston Street Department at (217) 345-5650. If it is after hours, leave a message, and your call will be returned during regular operating hours. Street Lights If you have noticed a streetlight that is out, dim or blinking, then please report it to the Public Works Department, Street Division at (217) 345-5650. Sidewalks The Sidewalk Participation Program program provides property owners the opportunity to replace existing sidewalks on City right-of-ways. Streets and Roads For information on Signs & Striping, Sweeping, Parking Restrictions Potholes The City of Charleston makes every effort to patch potholes within two business days of a pothole repair request. Printer-friendly Version Street Department Casey Beck, Public Work Superintendent Chad Isley, Assistant Public Works Superintendent 520 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 ~ Phone 217-345-5650 ~ TTY 217-345-7517 ~ Fax 217-345-7554 ~ cityhall@co.coles.il.us