Community Development Department

The Community Development Department handles inquiries related to the following: 

General Inquiries

Please contact us at 217.586.4456 ext. 123 or by email and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member. 

Building Permits & Code Enforcement

Please contact T.J. Vance, Code Compliance Manager, at 217.586.4456 ext. 114  or email

Economic Development

Please contact Abby Heckman at 217.586.4456 ext. 127 by e-mail

Planning & Zoning

Please contact Abby Heckman at 217.586.4456 ext. 127 or by e-mail.