10/7/26
Economic Development Advisory Board searching for member at large
The Economic Development Advisory Board works to assist local small
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10/5/26
Special Storm Spotter Training in Effingham
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 5, 2026 Special Storm Spotter
9/25/26
Effingham County awarded USDA Rural Business Development Grant
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Effingham County Economic Development
7/28/26
Effingham County Regional Airport ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled
The Airport Commission of Effingham County announced that they will
7/9/26
Effingham County Receives Withdrawal of Mason Plains Solar Project Application
Effingham County has received notice from Mason Plains, LLC (Nexamp)
7/1/26
Governor Pritzker signs Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation declaring Effingham County a disaster
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed a
6/23/26
County officials to hold press briefing on severe weather/tornado updates in Effingham County
Effingham County Officials will hold a Press Briefing on June
6/22/26
Disaster Resources for the tornado on 6-17-26
American Red Cross www.redcross.org/local/illinois/about-us/locations/central-illinois.html Catholic Charities http://www.cc.dio.org CEFS https://www.cefseoc.org https://www.cefseoc.org/emergency-services
6/22/26
Board Chairman signs Executive Order requiring contractor registration and licensing verification during local disaster declaration
On June 19, 2026, The Effingham County Chairman, Josh Douthit,
6/18/26
County Issues Disaster Proclamation for Effingham County in Response to Severe Storms/Tornado
Effingham County Board Chairman, Joshua Douthit, issued a disaster proclamation
6/9/26
Notice of Public Hearing for Nexamp Mason Plains Solar
Public Hearing on Petition of Mason Plains, LLC, to construct
5/8/26
Effingham County students attend Law Day 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026, Effingham County celebrated Law Day 2026.
5/4/26
Chairman encourages public input on possible public transportation expansion
Effingham County has been approached with the possibility of incorporating
4/21/26
County Board Chairman signs National Police Week Proclamation
On Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Effingham County Board
4/15/26
E-Trax to be temporarily suspended
Effingham County Public Transportation will need to temporarily suspend the
3/12/26
Effingham County Public Transportation looking for drivers
Effingham County Public Transportation works hand in hand with CEFS
2/26/26
Effingham County EMA Cancels Tuesday Severe Storm Spotter Training
EFFINGHAM COUNTY EMA UPDATED: Monday, March 9, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/29/26
Effingham County Hazard Mitigation Planning
Please see the link below to access the Citizen Questionnaire
11/19/25
Open Appointment for Island Grove Drainage District
The Effingham County Board has an open appointment for residents
10/31/25
County Board Accepting Letters of Interest for Airport Commission Appointment
The Effingham County Board is accepting letters of interest from
