Palmer

RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES Norfolk Southern will be closing the following railroad crossings for repairs: Monday – September 14th – ADM Crossing Monday – September 14th – Main Cross Street Crossing Monday – September 14th – Franklin Street Crossing… Continue reading…

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City of Taylorville September 8

CHENEY & W MAIN CROSS INTERSECTION CLOSURE EFFECTIVE 9/30/2026

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City of Taylorville September 3

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 9/23/2026 – DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT COMMITTEE

A public meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 115 North Main Street, Taylorville, IL for the purpose of providing updates and general information to the public regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project.… Continue reading…

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Palmer by the numbers

Population 204Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km²)
Median age: 53.3
Persons per household: 2.2
Median house value: $82,900

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Office: MAYOR
Address: 210 FIFTH ST, PALMER, IL 62556

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