Published on September 3, 2025 8:31 am
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 8:31 am
Effingham City Council members Tuesday passed an intergovernmental grant agreement leading to the westerly extension of Airport Road.
The agreement involves the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the City. The agreement is necessary for $3 million to be utilized for the westerly extension from US Route 45. The extension will open up a large area for economic development opportunities.
The Council also passed a resolution establishing a truck route for the McGrath Avenue extension project in the Effingham Business Park. The McGrath project is connected to an expansion project for Stevens Industries.
Council members heard from businessman Mark Mayhood on the proposed imposition of a 1% city sales tax. Mayhood said the Council needs to take the action, but encouraged consideration of local schools in the equation. Mayhood noted the age of several school buildings in town and previous efforts to get sales tax referenda passed in deciding how the revenue generated by the sales tax could help schools.
