A timeline of public meetings has been set to finalize the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan. These meetings are an opportunity for you to express your opinions and ideas about the final draft of the Plan. To view the Plan and meetings, please go to: Comprehensive Plan and Meetings. ; The CSO Pollution Prevention Plan and CSO Operational Plan, regarding the City's sanitary sewage collection system, are now posted online at: CSO Reports.  

How do I file a police report?

If this is an emergency, call 911.

If this is not an emergency, there are 2 ways you can file a police report:

  • Call the non-emergency line at 217-347-0774 and a police officer will respond to your location
  • Report the incident in person at the Effingham Police Department, 110 S. 3rd Street
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