Shimkus Sending Staff to Altamont & Vandalia

An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Effingham County and Fayette County next to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies.

On Friday, August 17, the staff member will be at the Altamont City Hall (202 North Second Street) from 10-11:30 a.m. and at the Vandalia City Hall (431 West Gallatin Street) from 2-3:30 p.m. Constituents who need assistance with a federal issue but are not available at either time period can call the congressman's Effingham office at (217) 347-7947.

More information on services offered by the congressman's office is available on his website: shimkus.house.gov. On the website, constituents can send the congressman a message or sign up for weekly email updates and periodic veteran and grant newsletters. Congressman Shimkus also maintains a Facebook Page where regular updates are posted.