The City of Effingham Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has been officially recognized as a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassadorby the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), joining a national initiative committed to building community resilience against extreme weather and water events. The WRN Ambassador designation highlights Effingham’s commitment to preparedness, community safety, and proactive communication during...
The City Council is proposing revisions to the City's tax structure, which will reduce the tax burden on Effingham's residents. See how: Reducing Your Tax Burden
Effingham, IL—The Effingham Public Library is proud to partner with the City of Effingham to provide a safe location for residents and visitors during dangerous weather conditions. The City of Effingham and the Emergency Management Agency will activate an Emergency Community Safe Room during severe weather events. The shelter, located in the basement of the...
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) recently announced a new program designed to help children who must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety, and even violence (see media release IEMA Safe2HelpIL). The program website and app can be found at: Safe2HelpIL.
WEIU, the PBS station of Eastern Illinois University, recently produced an excellent video piece on Effingham in their City Spotlight segment. WEIU City Spotlight
The City of Effingham is pleased to announce that it has reinstated its Municipal Electricity Aggregation program after a brief four-month hiatus. Negotiated by the City in January of this year, the Program will launch in April, beginning with a fixed rate of $0.07890 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) that will not change until June 2024 when...
In a bid to revitalize its economy and bolster its workforce, the City of Effingham has taken a significant step forward with the adoption of a comprehensive Housing and Economic Recovery Plan. This initiative, fueled by the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) grant, marks a pivotal moment in Effingham's journey towards growth....
The City of Effingham’s new city Treasurer, Bridget Polk, received her Oath of Office from City Clerk Abbey Nosbisch on Aug. 14, 2023. Read the full story from the Effingham Daily News.
We’re excited to launch a new website that will help us better serve Effingham. Why this matters The new site improves access to Effingham government information and services. It also better empowers those internally who manage our digital services to the community. Phases There are two phases to our official launch: BETA: Get feedback from...
The Effingham/Effingham County Enterprise Zone is excited to announce that an amendment to the Effingham Enterprise Zone to help spur residential development has been approved by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The amendment has been made possible through cooperation and partnership with the City of Effingham, Effingham County, and the Village of...
