Brett Grimm
I was born and raised in Morton, and I’ve spent my life here raising a family, running businesses, and doing my part to take care of the community I care about.
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Over the years, I’ve started, grown, and revitalized a number of businesses across Central Illinois. Some I still own, others I’ve helped bring back to life and passed along when the time was right. I’ve also worked in county government for more than a decade, and I currently serve as Chairman of the Tazewell County Board.
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My focus in both business and public service has always been the same: take care of what’s built, lead with integrity, and leave things better than I found them.​
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I manage several ventures in Central Illinois, listed below.
Business Ventures
Home Instead (Central Illinois)
Home Instead provides in-home senior care across central Illinois, offering relationship-based support that prioritizes dignity, safety, and independence.​​
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Eigsti Construction, based in Morton, Illinois, is a custom residential and commercial builder known for high-quality craftsmanship and long-term client relationships.​​
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Mud Creek Mercantile
Mud Creek Mercantile is a western boutique offering thoughtfully curated women’s apparel, custom hats, accessories, and gifts in a welcoming, faith-inspired setting.​
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Commercial properties
Restoring and managing commercial buildings and storefronts across the region.
Community Service
I was first elected to the Tazewell County Board in 2012. After nearly eight years of service, I became County Auditor, where I worked closely with county leadership on financial oversight and operations. In 2025, I returned to the board as Chairman.
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As Chairman, I help set the direction of the board, guide long-term planning efforts, and work with other elected officials to ensure that major decisions are coordinated and financially sound. The role includes providing oversight on large-scale projects, aligning priorities across departments, and making sure the board stays focused on what matters most to the people we serve.
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In recent years, the board has adopted a multi-year strategic plan, strengthened internal governance, and brought more structure to how we evaluate investments like the Justice Center Annex. These are the kinds of decisions that shape the county for years to come—and they demand the kind of leadership that knows where it’s going and why it matters.
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