The people of Effingham have long been proud of not only the variety of community services offered here but also the stability and conveniences they bring. From municipal services to spiritual quests, Effingham offers the availability mostly found in larger cities, with the personal attention seen in small towns.
Government
Effingham’s mayor-council form of government provides an unrivalled level of community leadership and management, contributing to the city’s prosperous past and positive outlook. This community also serves as the county seat for Effingham County, governed by a board of elected district officials.
City Government Web Site Links
City of Effingham: www.effinghamil.com
County Government Web Site Link
Effingham County: www.co.effingham.il.us
Municipal Services
The city is served by the Effingham City Police Department, made up of officers who participate and support efforts in crime detection and prevention. Programs such as Drug Prevention, Child Safety and Neighborhood Watch only add to the sense of security and safety already present in Effingham.
The Effingham Fire Department operates out of three stations with dozens of firemen to serve its district. Fire Department services exceed that of extinguishing fires, offering services including Haz-Mat, Search and Rescue and Extrication.
Effingham has implemented Enhanced 911 services for the protection of its residents.
Reliable Utilities
In addition to a proactive government and safety experts protecting its citizens, Effingham is also home to various utilities that have partnered in the community’s growth, including those indispensable utility services.
The Effingham Water Department is the provider of water service to residents here, pumping and treating up to 4 million gallons per day.
AmerenCIPS is one of Effingham’s most competitive advantages. The electric utility has consistently provided low-cost electric power and natural gas to the area. Additionally, CIPStart programs provide businesses with ready-made sites to begin their business ventures.
Consolidated Communications Inc. serves the residential and business telecommunications needs of Effingham with a fiber-optic and digital-switching link to the world. Locally based employees provide customers with long distance service, Internet, high-tech video conferencing and cellular services.
Mediacom provides complete cable television services. They and several other local service providers also offer Internet services.
Local Media
Cable Television
Mediacom
Contact Person: Brett McKee
Address: 4290 Blue Stem Road Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 217-345-7071
Broadcast Radio Stations
Company Name: Premier Broadcasting, Inc.
WXEF, WKJT, WXET
Contact Person: Greg Sapp
Primary: 206 S. Willow Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-5518
info@thexradio.com or info@kjcountry.com
http://www.thexradio.com or http://www.kjcountry.com
Cromwell Group
WCRC/WCRA/WCBH
Contact Person: Marv Phillips
208 W. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-342-4141
Newspaper Publisher
Effingham Daily News
Steve Raymond
201 N Banker Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7151
publisher@effinghamdailynews.com
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com
