Farmer City will be a busy place this summer.  

Taylor Baxter, City of Farmer City City Manager, explains at the first June City Council meeting, the council went over appropriations, which is a State-required estimate of how much money a city would spend if they were to go over budget, while the city budget estimates how much they want to spend in general. 

Baxter notes the wastewater treatment plant in Farmer City will be getting a facelift this summer. Donohue Engineering recommended a five-year facility plan to improve the aging infrastructure.  

Baxter began his role as the City Manager in Farmer City in January of 2025 after leaving the same position in Clinton.