Lexington, IL - Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

08/23/2025

We hear there’s a cool down coming this week!

08/13/2025

Lincoln Radar is down until further notice.

08/09/2025

The combination of heat and humidity will push heat indices near 100 degrees for much of central IL this afternoon. A slow moving cold front will begin to move into the region tonight, and linger through mid week, bringing an extended period of unsettled weather.

08/05/2025

Come see us TODAY, 8/5/25, in Lexington! To view our full mobile unit schedule, visit: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2039/Mobile-Health-Clinic

08/03/2025

We will be testing the sirens this afternoon.

07/23/2025

Please take the heat seriously today! If you can stay inside.. do.

07/21/2025

UPDATE: Additional repairs are needed on the water main located by the Lutheran Church. Those residents currently under the boil order will have water service turned off at 9:30am tomorrow morning, July 22nd, for approximately 1 hour. Once the water service is turned back on, a new boil order will begin. Please plan accordingly.

Boil order is in effect for the 500 & 600 block of N Center, 500 & 600 block of N Oak, 500, 600 & 700 block of N Cherry and 100 Bowery Rd. This post will be updated when boil order has been lifted which is anticipated to happen on Tuesday.

07/04/2025

🚨After re-testing the sirens this afternoon we found that the one on Vermillion street is not working. We are calling in to get it repaired; however, it is advised to have other ways to receive warnings. (This is sound advice even if the sirens are functioning 😀)

07/04/2025

We will be testing the sirens again today around 4:30. There is NO emergency.

07/02/2025

🎆Lexington PD Fireworks PSA🎆

We know it’s tempting… 🎇 the BOOM, the BANG, the “oops I didn’t know that was illegal!” 🙄

But just a friendly reminder: Fireworks are NOT allowed in Lexington (unless you’re a licensed professional—and no, Uncle Randy doesn’t count).

We want everyone to have a fun, safe, and ticket-free 4th of July! 🇺🇸

So please:
✅ Enjoy the BBQ
✅ Wave a sparkler (safely!)
❌ Don’t turn your backyard into a launchpad for NASA

🎆Leave the fireworks to the pros and your neighbors will thank you (so will the dogs 🐶).

07/02/2025

New rural transportation service begins today, July 1, 2025! Connect Go is a door-to-door service for any rural McLean County resident.

Wondering if an address is considered rural? Use the online map application to find out https://fitp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=11414f498d1343e0b6f38d0725b9f935

More information and general Q&As can be found at https://connect-transit.com/connect-go

To book a ride, call (309) 828-9833, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

06/24/2025

Remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones