City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

New development opportunities

Available Sites and Buildings

The lists of available sites and buildings can change daily. The Economic Development department can give you a list of potential properties if you provide us with your project specifications. For more information, please contact Todd Hull, Economic Development Director, by email at thull@effinghamil.com or by phone at 217-342-5300.

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Real Estate for Sale

Effingham Railroad

The City of Effingham is home to the Effingham Railroad.  It was built in 1999 and designed as an economic development tool to attract new industries to the area.  The Railroad connects to the Canadian National/Illinois Central and CSX railroads.  There are industrial sites available along the Effingham Railroad with high visibility from I-57/I-70.

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