As a service, Effingham Police Department registers bicycles for anyone living in the City of Effingham. There is no cost for this service. Bicycle registration is offered Monday - Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the police department Registering your bicycle will help police find the rightful owner in case the bike is...
Where can I get a temporary disability placard? Temporary handicapped placards are available from our local Secretary of State's office located at: Secretary of State 1901 S. 4th Street Effingham, Illinois 62401 217-347-7728 Placards are issued to persons with a temporary disability (as defined by 625 ILCS 5.0/1-159.1) and are valid for the length of...
A license is required to do business as an itinerant merchant, solicitor or peddler in the City of Effingham. The only exception to this is a merchant who offers produce which they have grown themselves. Please refer to Municipal Code of Ordinances / Chapter 18. Itinerant Merchants "Itinerant merchant" shall mean: Any merchant engaging in or...
To meet the needs of the community, the Effingham Police Department allows outside employment of off-duty officers for special events such as: Security details Traffic control services Other special event
Golf carts can now be operated on certain streets in Effingham. Anyone wishing to operate a golf cart on city streets or alleys must apply for a permit through the Effingham Police Department. Ordinance No. 057-2022 outlines all regulations for operating a golf cart in areas under the jurisdiction and control of the City of...
Security Camera Program Do you have exterior camera systems on your property or at your business? The Effingham Police Department has a registration program for security cameras which could provide video evidence if a crime occurs in your area. This program is 100% voluntary. Camera system requirements Exterior view Can record video Can store video...
Do you need a local (limited) background check for: Employment Licensing Housing Immigration Other applications Upon request, the Effingham Police Department will provide a local criminal and traffic background check for individuals, which can be certified if requested. This check is for local Effingham City Police records only and covers traffic, ordinance, and criminal records....
The Illinois Premise Alert Program allows residents in the City of Effingham to register a person with special needs who could require specific assistance in the event of an emergency. The time saving information will be used to offer guidance to emergency responders. This program is strictly voluntary, and information is accessed only in the...
In the event of an emergency, the Effingham Police Department needs to have the ability to contact business owners or keyholders. Business owners are encouraged to provide contact information for all owners and keyholders. Please provide updated information when changes occur.
Effingham now has TEXTMYGOV services The City of Effingham is excited to announce the launch of Text My Gov services as another convenient way for residents, employees and visitors to communicate with the City. You can sign up to receive message notifications whenever Effingham needs to get a message out such as: Road work Snow...
Freedom of Information Act, or commonly known as FOIA, ensures the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. It's simply another term for requesting records. Generally, any person, group, organization, firm, or partnership, at any time, can request to copy or inspect any document or report that is held by Effingham...
Effingham Police Department uses Quicket, a third-party vendor, for digital crash reporting. Drivers involved in accidents are given the report number at the scene, along with the other drivers' names. Other crash report details including insurance information are available for purchase online. For accidents which occurred prior to January 1, 2025, please contact Effingham Police...
Effingham Police Department Records Division works to meet the needs of our neighbors, businesses, and visitors. Records staff will assist you with : Golf cart permits Solicitors, peddlers and itinerant merchant permits Mobile food service establishment permits Fundraiser on City streets permits Temporary handicapped placards Bicycle registrations
All requests for records are processed through the Effingham Police Department Records Division. Records which must be produced immediately upon demand Arrest records Criminal histories (local records only) Crash reports Records which are available online Requestors who seek records which are available online will be directed to the specific website where those records are available. ...
There are 2 types of solar permits: small and large. Most projects are considered small. Large projects are for complex installations, like solar farms. Small solar projects To do a small solar project, like installing panels on your home or business, you need to fill out an application and submit your plans. Your plans need...
Each year, the pension boards report to the city council on the condition of the funds at the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. The pension board shall provide the information specified under state statutes 40 ILCS 5/3-143 and 40 ILCS 5/4-134.
