We're entering the public participation phase of our Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan project, and we're asking for your participation! A focus group meeting will be conducted pertaining to Emergency Services: Fire, Police, Emergency Management, Dispatch/Telecommunications, and Emergency Medical Services/Ambulance on Monday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall (201 E. Jefferson Avenue). Please plan to attend!

New development opportunities

Available Sites and Buildings

The lists of available sites and buildings can change daily. The Economic Development department can give you a list of potential properties if you provide us with your project specifications. For more information, please contact Todd Hull, Economic Development Director, by email at thull@effinghamil.com or by phone at 217-342-5300.

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Real Estate for Sale

Effingham Railroad

The City of Effingham is home to the Effingham Railroad.  It was built in 1999 and designed as an economic development tool to attract new industries to the area.  The Railroad connects to the Canadian National/Illinois Central and CSX railroads.  There are industrial sites available along the Effingham Railroad with high visibility from I-57/I-70.

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