Mt. Auburn Fire and Rescue

05/19/2026

Let Amanda know if you want to be in the parade!

05/12/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for...
Northeastern Christian County in central Illinois...
Northwestern Shelby County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Macon County in central Illinois...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 219 PM CDT, a dust channel was near Macon, or 12 miles southwest
of Decatur, and is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Near zero visibility with strong wind in excess of 40
mph.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 125 and 134.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Moweaqua, Harristown, Blue Mound, Macon, Stonington,
Niantic, Boody, and Elwin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility
reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If
caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your
foot off the brake.

05/03/2026

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Road Closure

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Illinois Route 29 (Park Street), Taylorville
Illinois Route 29 (Park Street) is temporarily closed between Long Street and MC Adam Street due to a semi-truck removal.
Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
An update will be provided once the roadway has been reopened.
Thank you for your patience!

04/27/2026

More severe weather is moving in with high winds and potential for quarter size hail.

04/27/2026

04/22/2026

Good News the Stickers Are In!

Hello Mt. Auburn residence. You all recently received a letter in the mail about stickers. We will have the Village Hall open for the following dates. We are also adding some additional dates to make it more convenient for everyone. Thank you again for helping to keep our little community nice and safe.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd from 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th from 3-5 p.m.

Monday, April 27th, from 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th from 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29th from 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, April 30th from 4-6 p.m.

04/21/2026

This Volunteer Week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers of the Mount Auburn Fire Protection District. Your courage, selflessness, and commitment to protecting our community do not go unnoticed. Whether responding to emergencies or supporting one another, you truly make a difference every single day. We are grateful for all that you do!

04/18/2026