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Ask anyone with ties to Effingham and they'll agree that it is a city with vision and opportunity. People from across the nation have found a home in this central Illinois community – a community that offers big city conveniences with small town attitudes. As a result, they've found Effingham to be a premier location for business and industry and an ideal place to make a better life for themselves and their families.

A recent issue of Site Selection magazine placed Effingham in the top 10 of small towns in the U.S. for companies who want to provide a better quality of life for their employees. Dozens of companies have built or expanded in Effingham in recent years, opening the doors for those looking to start or build upon their careers and causing the city to defy the odds in population growth. Where many smaller Illinois communities are losing population, the city of Effingham has experienced increases in recent years.

The city’s growth comes in part from its tremendous transportation system, productive workforce, proactive government and entrepreneurial business leaders. New and growing businesses and their employees continue to provide a great economic strength to our city. They move forward, changing with the times and tailoring their visions to meet the needs of the future. As a result, Effingham has become a regional hub for state and county governments, medical facilities and professional and industrial businesses alike.

Above all, the city works hard to meet the needs of the community and the families who come here to live. The city allows for nothing but excellence in the areas of healthcare, education, safety concerns, housing, recreation and tourism. The Effingham community is known for investing heavily in the future and the future of every one of its citizens.

Effingham welcomes you to take a look at all it has to offer. With its caring spirit, strong values and dozens of social and civic groups constantly striving to enhance the area to make it a better place for each and every resident, we think you'll find our city a fine place to call home. It really is a great place to live, work and play. Just take a look inside the following pages, and you'll see why!