A village named Beaverville. A group of pioneers set out from Montreal, Canada and followed the St. Lawrence River down to and across the Great Lakes to Fort Dearborn, next to the Chicago River, in 1851. In search of farmland, they pushed on south across the prairie and through swamps to settle in a village they called St. Marie. The group was made up of mostly young newlywed families with names such as Fortin, Dionne, Boudreau, Benoit, Nourie, Lafond and Arseneau. They were led by Francis Besse, who later became a general merchant. In time, when the railroads were built, mail delivery became commonplace. The village founders learned that another town shared the same name of St. Marie in Jasper County. So, in 1905 the village name was changed to "Beaverville." The new name was a tribute to the abundance of beavers found in the many creeks and Beaver Lake nearby. Today, Beaverville is a small village of about 140 family homes located in northeastern Iroquois County. Pi...

 Why flush fire hydrants? Flushing hydrants is an important preventive maintenance activity that ensures the proper operation of the hydrant. Flushing also removes sediment that naturally accumulates in water pipes. Removing these materials through flushing helps maintain a high level of water quality You may notice a slight discoloration of your water during the process. Your water should clear-up after running a cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, wait about 30 minutes and run the water again. This temporary discoloration only affects the appearance of the water – it does not cause a health or safety risk. Depending on weather and other conditions, the Village of Beaverville flushes hydrants once a month. You should expect to see notices posted the second or third weeks of the month. Notices are posted at Iroquois Farmers State Bank, Beaverville Hardware Store and the Post Office. A notice is normally posted on the village Facebook pag...