The City’s Municipal Electrical Aggregate will end in December, 2025. During this year’s bidding process, the City was unable to secure through the aggregate process a lower rate than Ameren. Residents on the City’s aggregate will automatically return to Ameren at a lower rate.  You still have the option to choose an electrical supplier other than Ameren, within two months, although Ameren will remain your provider.

Contact

Email

KDavis@EffinghamIL.com

Phone

(217) 347-0774, extension 5331

Address

110 S. 3rd Street
Effingham, Illinois 62401

Position

Chief of Police

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Kurt Davis

Chief Kurt Davis has been with the Effingham Police Department since 2004.  He is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.  Chief Davis is also a graduate of the 282nd Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy where he earned a Master’s Certificate from the University of Virginia.

During his tenure with the department, Chief Davis has served as a Field Training Officer, Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) 9 and 11 Special Response Team member, Effingham City/County Special Response Team member, Firearms Instructor, Illinois Active Threat Master Instructor, Drone Pilot, and Less Lethal Instructor.  Chief Davis has held positions as a Corporal, Sergeant, and Deputy Chief of Police.  He was appointed as Chief of Police on July 1, 2025.

Chief Davis comes from a Law Enforcement family; his grandfather worked for the Illinois State Police, and his uncle worked for the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Davis resides within Effingham County with his wife and two daughters.

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