Press release from Peoria County Sheriff's Office regarding weekend incident in Hanna City.
26th, 2026
Indecent Solicitation of Child Arrest (25-2995)
(Hanna City, IL) - On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area of Lakeshore Dr in Hanna City of a male running through yards dressed in camouflage clothing yelling that someone was trying to kill him. Deputies checked the area and found a back pack near a lake. There was an Oklahoma ID found in the bag that deputies found to be the male (Rusty Barrilleaux, 39 years old) that was running through the yards earlier. It was later learned by deputies that Barrilleaux was running because he was communicating in a sexual manner with what he believed was a juvenile on a online dating app. Through the investigation we found Barrilleaux thought he was meeting with a juvenile and taking that juvenile camping but when he showed up to meet the juvenile, it was an adult that confronted him and the male fled on foot.
On May 25th at approximately 8:00 a.m. our K-9 deputy was in the Hanna City area following up on a tip received and found smoke coming from the woods near Murphy Rd and Carol Ct. The K-9 started a track and found Barilleaux in the woods a short time later and was arrested. Deputies found a campsite where Barilleaux had set up. A laptop was located and digital evidence was given to detectives showing conversations between Barrilleaux and what he believed to be was a juvenile. Barrilleaux admitted to detectives of trying to meet a minor and was booked into the Peoria County Jail for Indecent Solicitation of Minor, Grooming, and Distribution of Harmful Material to a Minor.
This is a good reminder to monitor your children’s activity online and which apps they are using. There are a large amount of online predators across the country trying to make contact with our children and some will go to great lengths to meet with them in person.
Sheriff Chris Watkins
Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Join us for the Hanna City Fire Department's fundraising pork chop dinner on Saturday, June 7th, starting at 11 AM. Enjoy delicious food and treats from Kona Ice at this community event! Please be advised that Main Street will be closed between Farmington Rd and Hanna Street for this event. Thank you!
Attn: Alley work will be delayed until Monday May 26, 2025 due to weather!
Attention Residents:
Five years ago the VOHC Board developed a program aimed at resurfacing every street and alley within the village limits by year end 2025.
The work to complete that program will begin this Wednesday May 21,2025 and last for a couple of weeks.
The first step will be to mill each of the alleys and then resurface them. Attached is a map of the alley’s that will be reworked.
Additionally, the final four roads from the annual program will be seal coated. They include Phil Gould, Jolyn, Llewellyn and Balagna.
Please keep an eye out for the workers and avoid the areas where work is being done to the extent possible.
Just a friendly reminder that Water/Sewer/Garbage bills are due tomorrow!
2025 Village of Hanna City (VOHC) Community Night
Wednesday June 11, 2025 – 6PM
Hanna City Sportsman’s Club
Attention VOHC Residents:
Each election year the VOHC Board of Trustees hosts a community night.
The goal is for residents, board members, staff and other community groups to have an opportunity to meet in a casual setting and continue to discuss how we can work together to further enhance our community.
Appetizers will be provided. There will be opportunities to win VOHC shirts and hats.
We hope many of you will join us.
Friendly reminder, garbage pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
Good morning Hanna City Residents! Please don't forget that next Monday, May 19, 2025, is the annual Bulk Pickup Day! So clean out your garage and get all that junk out to the curb! If you have any questions, give us a call at (309) 565-7411. Thanks!
Friendly reminder, garbage and recycling pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
Friendly reminder, garbage pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
Hanna City Residents
We have reached out multiple times and asked if a representative from IAW could be present to answer questions about the PFAS issue at our next board meeting 5.6.25.
Unfortunately, we have been informed no one is available . In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please send an email to illinoiswaterquality@amwater.com.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Please let us know if you have difficulty in getting a response.
The 2025/26 Business Development District (BDD) Grant application deadline was yesterday April 30, 2025.
Thanks to everyone who submitted grant applications.
The Community and Economic Development Council (CEDC) will be reviewing the applications later this month in order to make funding recommendations to the Village Board.
This time of year there are often questions regarding the Village of Hanna City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
If you own property within the Village of Hanna City TIF District, then a separate line on your real estate tax bill will appear as “HANNA CITY TIF DISTRICT”.
Note that there is NO TAX RATE associated with the TIF District line item. However, some portion of the dollar amount that you pay may be re-allocated to the Village’s TIF District for economic development purposes. The amount that is re-allocated to the Village’s Special Tax Allocation Fund (the “TIF Fund”) reflects only a portion of the same taxes you would be paying anyway.
In summary, please be advised of the following:
Only properties within the TIF district will have the TIF district line item on their taxes and be eligible for TIF related programs. To this point, TIF funding has not been sufficient for grant programs. The current grant programs are for the Business Development District (BDD) which has different boundaries.
The creation of a TIF District does not cause an increase in your property taxes.
Only an increase in your property’s assessed valuation or an overall increase in tax rates affect the amount of real estate tax you are billed for each year. Assessed valuations and tax rates are determined by the County. If you have questions about your property’s taxable value, please contact the Peoria County Assessor’s Office.
A TIF District does not prevent anyone from appealing their assessment.
A TIF District does not create a new taxing district.
A TIF District does not create a new tax or change the tax rates. A TIF District does not raise or lower the amount of real estate taxes you pay.
Good morning HC Residents! Don't forget that today and tomorrow you can register your golf cart and/or UTV with the Village for free! Bring your golf cart or UTV up to the Village Hall today or tomorrow between 9-1 and we'll register you and give you a sticker for free. Any questions, give us a call. (309) 565-7411
Friendly reminder, garbage and recycling pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
Dear VOHC Resident –
The Village of Hanna City (VOHC) mailed letters this morning required by the EPA regarding new requirements related to PFAS, synthetic elements manufactured for oil and water resistant properties found in drinking water. The VOHC purchases its water from Illinois American Water (IAW) and the water purchased tested higher than 4 parts per trillion requirements for PFAS. IAW has until April 26, 2029, to comply with the new standards.
The Village Board has asked for a representative of IAW to be present at an upcoming board meeting to answer questions and listen to concerns related to this issue. The Village will communicate the specifics related to the timing of the meeting once the arrangements have been finalized.
Anthony Fryxell
Village President
Friendly reminder, garbage pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
Just a friendly reminder that Water/Sewer/Garbage bills are due tomorrow!
Friendly reminder: The deadline for BDD Grant applications is approaching! If you received an eligibility postcard, please submit your application and two bids by April 30th. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Links to BDD applications:
Residential: https://shorturl.at/S9hwx
Commercial: https://shorturl.at/QrFRH
Friendly reminder, garbage and recycling pickup is tomorrow. Please set out your cans no later than 6am!
