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Back of Bills -May 2026  

Time for some summer fun…the Anna City Pool opened June 1, 2026, and Pool Day Sponsorships are available.  Last year we sold these days out, so click on the link below for the Pool Sponsorship Form or stop by City Hall.  Thank you for your generous support! POOL SPONSORSHIP FORM

WIBH Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign is underway and we need your help more than ever before.  For just $25 you’ll provide a NEW, Shoes and Two Pairs of New Socks to a child living in Southern Illinois. The donation deadline is May 22, 2026. Please make Checks payable to OPERATION WARM. Call Moury at […]

The City of Anna will be flushing hydrants on May 12 2026 starting at 7 a.m.  This may cause discoloration of your water which should clear up within a couple days.  Please be patient. For inquiries contact Anna City Hall at 833-8528 ext. 2.

Ground arrangements may be placed starting May 11, 2026 and stay down until June 8, 2026.  Remember no glass or Shepherd’s Hooks and do not block the aisles.  If you walk your dog, please clean up. The Cemetery is open from dawn till dusk.  For questions, call the Anna City Garage at 618-833-8528.  

Plan to join us on Saturday, June 13th in downtown Anna for the Annabelle Festival.  Live music, food, wine, craft vendors…more information to come…follow our Facebook page for weekly details, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Planning a building project?  Please remember that a building permit is required to build any structure in the City limits of Anna?  Stop by City Hall to pick up a zoning application or click here. If you have further questions, contact Zoning Administrator Gary Dahmer at 833-7813. Remember you must call Julie before you dig!  […]

The City of Anna would like to remind you that there are specific permits and licenses that need to be obtained prior to any project or event. For more information click here for Applications, Permits and Licenses.

Union County is proud to announce the Hyper-Reach Mass Notification service to the citizens of Union County.  This service was a joint purchase between Union County Emergency Services, A-J, Anna, Cobden, Dongola, Jonesboro, Lick Creek, Shawnee and Tri County School Districts, City of Anna, Village of Cobden, Village of Dongola and the City of Jonesboro. […]

Welcome citizens, visitors, tourists, businesses and passers-by to the all new cityofanna.com! We’re proud of the new website and hope you’ll find it useful and informative, and see it as the great resource it is for our community. We’ve worked hard to improve the overall user experience by making the information you need most easier […]

Hadley’s Haven, is an all-inclusive playground in the Anna City Park.  When you shop at any Kroger in the United States, you can directly benefit Hadley’s Haven.  It is simple and easy to sign up for Community Rewards.  Follow the link below to make a difference. Fhttps://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards for more information click here.

The Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 6 a.m. until Noon in the East Davie Plaza in Anna, March through October.  A great way to support local farmers and vendors, and keep your body healthy. For inquiries contact the Chamber of Commerce at 833-6311. For more information click here.

The City of Anna lays a wreath of Veterans at the Anna City Cemetery on National Honor Wreath Day each year  in December. Every Veteran received a wreath.  Remember, honor, teach. Wreaths can be purchased at: https://www.honorwreathsforveterans.org/donations/ or by contacting Martha Ann Webb at 618-833-5717.