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Effingham awarded $1.5 million CDBG grant for Wabash Avenue storm‑sewer improvements

City of Effingham City Council · January 6, 2026
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Public Works Director Harmon announced that DCEO awarded Effingham a $1.5 million Community Development Block Grant for storm‑sewer upgrades on Wabash Avenue to reduce flooding near South Side School; the city must provide a 20% match (~$300,000).

Public Works Director Harmon told the council that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded Effingham a $1,500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for storm‑sewer improvements…

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