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What is the purpose of FOIA?

FOIA ensures the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. The purpose...

Freedom of Information Act FAQs

Annual report 2022

Boards and Commissions

The boards and commissions of the City of Effingham are mostly comprised of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. All meetings are open to the public; however, all or part of a meeting may be held in closed session (no public allowed) if the item being discussed is within the guidelines...

Liquor License Application

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Amy Vogel

Allie Case

Unmanned Aerial System Team

UAS functions Effingham Police Department's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) team, also known as a drone team, performs a variety of functions to support law enforcement operations: Aerial surveillance: One of the primary functions of our team is to conduct aerial surveillance. Drones equipped with cameras or other sensors are used to monitor large areas, public...

Special Response Team

Special Response Team (SRT) functions The Effingham City/County Special Response Team (SRT) is a part-time, multi-jurisdictional team comprised of members of the Effingham Police Department, Effingham County Sheriff's Office, and Altamont Police Department. The members of the SRT also have normal law enforcement duties such as patrol or criminal investigations. The Effingham City/County SRT is...

K-9

K-9 functions The Effingham Police Department utilizes two full-time Police K9s, K9 Kona and K9 Siren, both of which are strong social police dogs.  K9 Kona and K9 Siren are dedicated to protecting and serving their community.  K9 Kona and K9 Siren are each assigned to a specific full time police officer known as a...

Abbey Nosbisch

Emily Bonner

Janet Ohnesorge

Kenneth Hayes

Mobile food service establishment FAQs

Schedule a car seat check

If you are a new parent, grandparent, guardian, or caregiver and need help learning how to install your child's car seat or booster seat, we can help. Please schedule an appointment in one of the following ways: Submit the form below Call Beth Massey at 217-347-0774 extension 5315 Send an email to Joni Flack Before...

Car seat checks

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injuries for children. Education and proper use of car seats, booster seats, seat belts and vehicle safety systems helps save lives and can prevent injuries and deaths.  When used correctly, the risk of hospitalization, injury and death for children is greatly reduced. Illinois Child Passenger...

Hank Stephens

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