Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham City Council held a meeting on Wednesday and discussed numerous items.
Tourism Director Jodi Thoele requested a portion of Effingham streets be closed for the 2nd Annual Magic & Mischief: A Witches’ Market event on October 21. Police Chief Jason McFarland also announced an addition to the School Resource Officer initiative to add a mentor officer for the district where needed. McFarland said the school district will reimburse the police department for the overtime the officers use for the mentor officer program.
The Council also discussed in detail the solar eclipse that will be happening next year on April 8th in the afternoon. Police Chief McFarland and Tourism Director Thoele both attended a meeting to get updated on the event, and to plan for the influx of travelers looking for the nest possible viewing spot for the eclipse. The meetings will be held monthly going forward.
Deputy City Administrator Presley also announced the City website should be up and running by Thursday evening. He said it has been a long process and thanked everyone for their hard work.
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