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!

Police Department public services

Effingham Police Department is composed of officers and civilians who work together to serve and care for our neighbors, businesses and visitors.

We offer a variety of services to help the community, including:

  • Community alerts
  • Sex Offender and Violent Offender Registries
  • Business emergency contact program
  • Premise Alert Program
  • Local criminal background checks
  • Car seat checks
  • Security camera program
  • Off-duty police services

Get help

Effingham Police Department
(217) 347-0774
110 S. 3rd Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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