NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor delivers State of the City
My first year as mayor of the City of Effingham has been understandably challenging, yet very pleasing. I am pleased to have found that Effingham has a committed crew of employees in all departments. These individuals work diligently on the community’s behalf to provide efficient and effective service to all of us, the residents. Read Story
FedEx welcomed to Effingham during groundbreaking ceremony
The City of Effingham welcomed representatives of FedEx Freight to the community today during an indoor groundbreaking ceremony recognizing the beginning of construction of the 91,280-square-foot facility.
Third Annual Artisan Fair scheduled for April 19
The Third Annual Effingham Artisan Fair will include thirty-nine artisans under the tents on the Courthouse Square from 10 AM - 5 PM.
City receives estimated constructions costs for sports center
The City of Effingham announced the estimated costs to construct the proposed Effingham Community Sports and Recreation Center Friday.
City Invites Residents on Trip to Area Sports Center
The City of Effingham invites residents and interested parties on a road trip to get a first-hand look at two sports centers that are similar to the proposed Effingham Community Sports and Recreation Center.
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City of Effingham and Library Team Up On Two Projects
Effingham Selects Site for Proposed Sports Center
City Breaks Ground for the Second Phase of Outer Belt West Project
Work began today on the second phase of a project that will provide an alternative route for motorists traveling from the north side of the City to the south side of the City.Development Group Considers Other Effingham Sties for Shopping Center
A Chicago-based company considering purchasing property on the west side of Effingham for the site of a 500,000-square-foot shopping complex has determined it is not economically feasible to build the project on the site. However, the developer is considering other sites in Effingham.
Residents Asked to Leave Turning Water Services On and Off to the Water Department
Concerns of residents turning on and turning off their water services have been brought to the attention of the Effingham City Council.
Effingham Fire Department Receives Federal Grant Funds
The Effingham Fire Department will soon be able to check one of the larger “To-Do” items off of its list, thanks to grant funding awarded through a federal program.
Effingham Moves Forward with Sports Center Project Without the YMCA
The City of Effingham is moving forward with the project to build a sports complex, but it will be going at it alone, according to information recently presented to the public.
Schulte Building Systems Press Release
Property located north of Central Grade School along U.S. 45 will soon be the site of a new industrial project that will bring a minimum of 20 jobs to the area, according to an economic incentive agreement approved Tuesday night by the Effingham City Council.