Overview: Effingham County is a great place to spend a few months! It’s a friendly, affordable community in central Illinois with a small-town feel but plenty to do. Effingham sits right at the intersection of I-57 and I-70, making it an easy drive to St. Louis, Indianapolis, Champaign, and Springfield for weekend trips. You’ll get a lower cost of living, great local restaurants and breweries, parks, lakes, golf, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Lake Sara is nearby for boating…