Effingham, IL

united states

Effingham sits at the crossroads of Interstates 57 and 70 in central Illinois, making it a popular pit stop for travelers heading between Chicago and St. Louis or crossing the state east-west. The city offers convenient access via US Route 40 and serves surrounding farm communities through state routes 32 and 33. A 198-foot-tall cross dominates the skyline and serves as a landmark visible from both interstates.