Kickapoo Drilling Co. LLC

05/25/2026

05/08/2026

Boring under a road…we do that too! The electric line feeding the well on the other side of the road went bad. Today we got new conduit installed and with the help of Heartland Electric they will pull the new wire and upgrade their breaker panel and meter.

04/15/2026

Happy 21st Birthday!! 🎉🍻

From long days on the job to making us laugh, building snowmen, and enjoying the good times — you’ve done it all.

Here’s to 21 years of memories and many more ahead — bigger laughs, more success, and plenty of cold drinks along the way 🍻

Hope your day is as great as you are. Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎈

03/24/2026

Lots of amazing things happening from new equipment to training sessions we are excited winter is behind us and looking forward to warmer weather ahead!

03/07/2026

When lightning strikes⚡️our team is there to help! The storm last night unfortunately took out both the drive and motor for this group of homeowners. After all the rain 🌧️ the ground conditions were a little soggy so we had to bring out the mud mats to pull the pump 280’ deep!

02/26/2026

Matching your drive to your motor size is imperative. We quickly discovered the issue they had was their new drive was for a 2hp motor when they needed a drive for a 5hp motor. With a dedicated team from our service techs to our suppliers their well is now operational again!

02/16/2026

Happy President's Day! Today we also celebrate one of our owners Mark Layten becoming the new President of the IAGP - Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals. 20 years after his fathers presidency of the IAGP 06'-08'. Mark looks forward to helping shape the agenda of our states trade association for the next several years. Congratulations Mr. Layten on your accomplishment.

02/09/2026

While many of our clients with deep drilled wells are not feeling the strain from the drought currently being experienced locally, some of our shallow well clients have noticed the decline in water levels dependent on the water table. Our friends and neighbors at the city of Bloomington have shared some great tips about water conservation. Ground water is a precious resource. We hope everyone does their part to help protect it.

Bloomington is currently in a Severe Drought Alert Phase, and while winter conditions mean most restrictions won’t impact daily life, small actions at home still matter.

Easy at-home habits
• Fix dripping faucets or running toilets — even small leaks add up fast
• Take 5-minute showers (or shave a minute or two off your usual time)
• Use the eco/short cycle on washers and dishwashers when available
• Scrape plates instead of pre-rinsing before loading the dishwasher
• Keep a pitcher of cold water in the fridge instead of running the tap

Kitchen & laundry
• Don’t thaw food under running water — use the fridge or microwave
• Wash produce in a bowl, not under a running faucet
• Reuse towels once or twice before washing

Around the house
• Only run the dishwasher when it’s full (same for laundry)
• Turn off water while lathering hands or shampooing
• Be mindful of long baths — occasional is fine, daily adds up

Thanks to residents and businesses, Bloomington already reduced water use earlier this winter — and these simple steps help keep that momentum going as lake levels continue to be monitored.