09/25/2026
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TO: Businesses and Residents on and around the Taylorville Square
SUBJECT: Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Chillifest (October 2–4)
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
In preparation for the annual Taylorville Chillifest, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect on and around the Taylorville Square from next Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4.
Please take note of the following schedule to plan your parking, deliveries, and travel accordingly:
Road Closures Schedule
🛑 Friday, October 2 at 12:00 PM (Noon): portions West Market Street will close to vehicular traffic through post-event cleanup on Sunday.
🛑 Friday, October 2 at 4:00 PM: The remainder of the Square will close to all vehicular traffic through the conclusion of Chillifest and cleanup on Sunday.
Parking Restrictions
🛑 Side streets off of the Square: Parking along the shoots leading to and from the Square will be extremely limited beginning Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, to accommodate event staging, vendors, and emergency access.
Important Information for Downtown Businesses & Residents
🛑Deliveries: Business owners are strongly encouraged to schedule incoming freight and vendor deliveries prior to the 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM street closure deadlines on Friday.
🛑Resident Parking: Residents living within or adjacent to the closure zone should move their personal vehicles out of the Square before the restricted times to avoid being blocked in or towed.
🛑Pedestrian Access: Sidewalks will remain open, ensuring pedestrian access to downtown businesses during normal operational hours.
We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and support in making this event safe and successful for our community!