Traveling Help Desk: Altamont

An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Effingham County next week to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies.

On Friday, August 17, the staff member will be at the Altamont City Hall (202 North Second Street) from 10-11:30 a.m. Constituents who need assistance with a federal issue but are not available at either time period can call the congressman's Effingham office at (217) 347-7947.