O’Fallon to install new phone system during holiday weekend

The city of O’Fallon’s phone system will be shut down beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, to install a new phone system for city facilities. The shutdown will continue through Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20, when City Hall will be closed in observance of the holiday. The new system is expected to be in place and operational by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

During the shutdown, the following phone lines will remain in operation:

• 9-1-1
• O’Fallon Police Dispatch  -   240-3200
• The Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) front desk –  474-2732

The city’s email system and Web site will not be affected by the phone system upgrade, and residents and businesses will be able to post email messages to staff throughout the installation process.