New Resident Resources

Welcome to the Village of Ashmore. Life here is enhanced by the preservation of our local history and the enjoyment of today. Our community combines agriculture, industry, history, civic activities, recreation and countless other events for a wholesome and fulfilled lifestyle, making it an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.

We hope the information on this page helps to ease the transition for new residents moving into the area.

 

Water Utilities

Water in the Village is provided by the Village of Ashmore. In the "Residents" tab of this website, under "Water Department," you can find detailed information about how to sign up for service, the rates and policies, and how to make payments.

Ashmore also maintains a publicly accessible bulk water dispenser at 200 S Illinois St which operates on quarters. Check the "Water Rates" page for up-to-date cost information.

Water service outside the Village and within the Ashmore Township is provided by: 

Embarrass Area Water District 
217-348-3344
1021 Olive Ave
Charleston, IL 61920

 

Electric & Gas Service

Ameren Illinois
1-888-789-2477

Click here to read about discounted Ameren rates through our aggregation program.

Coles Moultrie Electric Cooperative (parts of the township)
217-235-0341
104 Dewitt Ave E
Mattoon, IL  61938

 

Internet Providers

Pavlov Media: 1-888-799-7249
217-353-3000
125 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
[email protected]

Consolidated Communications: 1-866-989-2257
121 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938

XTream by Mediacom: 1-844-962-5009
4290 Blue Stem Rd
Charleston, IL 61920

Viasat: 1-855-812-3384

Hughesnet: 1-844-699-2931

Starlink

Frontier (limited availability): 1-877-863-7116

 

Sanitation & Waste Removal

Mel's Disposal: 217-346-2660

Coles County Sanitation & Recycling (CCSR): 217-345-7101

Morgan Disposal: 217-348-8381

Premier Disposal: 217-508-4153

Get it Gone: 217-508-0481

Yard waste (leaves, grass, branches/sticks) may be left at the yard waste site located at the southern tip of S. Indiana St.
Rules are posted at the site and MUST be respected. Sites are monitored with surveillance cameras.
*** Open Burning of Garbage and Household Waste is Prohibited in the Village. ***

 

Recycling Programs

 

Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Local Schools

 

Grocery Shopping

The I & I Deli in Ashmore (217-349-8887, 304 W Ashmore St.) has a convenience store inside with small variety of cooking essentials and condiments. Beyond that, all your shopping needs are just a short drive to Kansas, Charleston, or Oakland.

  • Kansas: Dollar General, The Junction
  • Oakland: Family Dollar
  • Charleston: ALDI, Walmart, Dollar General, The Butcher Shop, County Market, Ruler Foods

 

Hospitals & Walk-In Clinics

For emergency medical needs or other emergencies, dial 911.

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Hospital:
217-258-2525
1000 Health Center Dr
Mattoon, IL 61938

Walk-In Clinic:
217-345-2030
2040 Lincoln Ave, Ste 100
Charleston, IL 61920

Paris Community Hospital
217-465-4141
721 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944