Landowners must control noxious weeds before they bloom or seed.
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What to do next
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Identify Noxious Weeds
Review the list of noxious weeds and identify them on your property.
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Take Action
Control or eradicate identified noxious weeds before they bloom or seed.
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Contact Authorities
If you need assistance, contact the Sangamon / Menard County Weed Control Authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What are noxious weeds in Illinois?
- Noxious weeds include species like Marijuana, Giant Ragweed, and Canada Thistle.
- What happens if I don't control noxious weeds?
- Failure to control noxious weeds may result in the county taking action and assessing costs.
- How long do I have to control noxious weeds?
- You must control or eradicate noxious weeds before they bloom or mature seeds.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE "ILLINOIS NOXIOUS WEED LAW" to the owners, occupants, agents and public officials in charge or control of any land in Sangamon County that they are required to control or eradicate all NOXIOUS WEEDS growing upon land under their control prior to the blooming, maturing of seed or other propagating of such weeds. NOXIOUS WEEDS: Marijuana (except industrial hemp), Giant Ragweed, Common Ragweed, Canada Thistle, Perennial Sowthistle, Musk Thistle, Columbus Grass, Johnson Grass, and Kudzu NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if the persons responsible for the control of any lands in Sangamon County fail to comply with the provisions of the Illinois Noxious Weed Law the Control Authority of Sangamon County or the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois will take any necessary action to control or eradicate such weeds and the cost thereof will be assessed against the owner of the land involved. If unpaid for 6 months or longer, such assessment shall become a lien upon the property. Date at Sangamon County, Illinois, this 1st day of March, 2026. Signed: Colleen Kelley Weed Control Superintendent Sangamon / Menard County Weed Control Authority #12121395