Open Office Hours: Paris

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available to meet with local constituents in Edgar County later this week. Shimkus will be at the Edgar County Farm Bureau, 210 West Washington Street, Paris, on Saturday, March 1, from 3:30 till 5:00 p.m.

Those interested in scheduling an appointment with Shimkus on March 1 in Paris should call (217)347-7947. Appointments are not necessary but are helpful in keeping your waiting time to a minimum.

"In these sessions I get to hear personally from people about the problems they are facing in dealing with the federal government or hear their positions on issues that I am voting on," Shimkus explained. "These are one-on-one meetings in order to give individuals privacy and allow them to speak honestly and open about their concern with me.

“Having Saturday office hours will also, hopefully, allow people who cannot come during week days to take advantage of this opportunity,” Shimkus added.

For those unable to attend in person, you may contact Congressman Shimkus by mail at 201 North Vermilion Street, Suite 218, Danville, IL 61832 or 101 North Fourth Street, Suite 303, Effingham, IL 62401.

Those requiring special accommodations should call at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled office hours so that arrangements can be made.