Welcome to the City of Waverly, Illinois City of Waverly .... A Good Place to Call Home!

Welcome to the City of Waverly!

Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, with nearly 1200 residents, and occupies one square mile of rich and fertile land 90 miles north of St. Louis, 210 miles south southwest of Chicago, and 30 miles southwest of Springfield.  Approximately 3000 customers are located in the local trading area.  Waverly contains over 400 homes, has over sixteen miles of all-weather street and roadways, supports its own elementary and high school, and owns and operates its own water and sewer systems.  Since Waverly's founding, Salter Park has been the heart of the city.  Located in the middle of the business district, this exceptionally well-maintained six-acre park contains a band stage, a pavilion, a War Memorial, basketball court, a large playground area which was constructed by community volunteers and is the site of the Waverly Old-Fashioned Picnic held each year in late summer.  Waverly is also the home of the Waverly Holiday Tournament (the best small school tournament in Illinois) for high school boys basketball every year since 1951.

We are very proud of our city, its people, our lifestyles, and activities.

** IMPORTANT NOTICES **

The City of Waverly would like to remind everyone that the upkeep of your property is the responsibility of the homeowner and/or landlord.  It is a violation of the City Code to have the yard overgrown with grass and weeds and/or an accumulation of decayed animal or vegetable matter, garbage, trash, rubbish, debris, junk or litter on the property.  Failure to comply may result in being guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $750.  Please do what is necessary to address this situation promptly.   Thank you for your attention to this matter.

PEDDLING AND SOLICITING - It shall be unlawful for any person not a legal resident of this City to engage in business as a peddler or solicitor within the City of Waverly without first obtaining a permit to do so.  Permits are available at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.  

NOTICE

All City utility customers, please be reminded that utility bills must be paid in full every month.  Key dates are:  the 12^th through the 23^rd bills are due; after the 24^th, 10% late fee is added and if the past due amount is not paid by the 11^th of the following month, utilities will be shutoff.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

ATTENTION - Any city utility customer having an outside company digging on their property in close proximity to the City of Waverly Right of Way is required to check with City Hall or the City of Wavery Utility Superintendent to obtain the current requirements in accordance with Ordinance 24-01: Establishing the Standards for the Construction of Facilities on the Rights of Way.  Please the Government Section of this webpage, Code Compliance for specifics.

Johnson & Johnson Mobile Veterinary Clinc - - Beginning March 14, 2024, and continuing the second Thursday of every month, Johnson & Johnson Mobile Veterinary Clinic will be located at Salter Park from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  You can make an appointment by either call/text to (217) 939-6803.  Services provide are: Routine Wellness Checks (physical examinations/vaccines/monthly, preventatives, etc.) Sick pet/urgent care (bloodwork, x-ray, hospitalization, etc.), surgeries (spay, neuter, etc.), dental cleanings and home visits.

Your 2025 (report year 2024) Annual Water Quality Report is now available.  To speak with someone about this report or to request a copy, please call us at (217) 435-4611 or (217) 435-4111.  Please go to the Residents Section, Water Quailty Report subsection to view the report.

After Hours & Gas Emergency Number is: (217) 473-9822.

NOTICE - if, at any time, you smell gas within your residence, please leave the premises and call the Gas Emergency Line at (217) 473-9822 immediately.

POLICE CONTACT: if you need to contact the Waverly Police Department at any time, please call (217) 245-6103, opt 3.

Waverly Lake Permits are required for boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. and are available at City Hall and the Water Plant.  The cost is $25.00 and the permits are good for the period:  April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.  

Golf Cart Renewals are due by April 1, 2026.  If you plan on operating a golf cart or UTV on the city streets, you will need a current permit staring April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.  Please see Chief Berola.  Cost is $75.00.

WAVERLY ZONING REGULATIONS - Before you build, install a fence, construct/move in a shed or make other construction changes to your property, you are required by the City of Waverly to file an application for a Certificate of Compliance, which can be obtained at City Hall.  The application is then reviewed by the Zoning Board to ensure all guidelines are met.  Once approved, a building permit will be issued and then your project may begin.  The Zoning Board meets at 6:00 pm the third (3rd) Monday of every month at City Hall.