Franklin County Courthouse

Welcome to the Franklin County Government Website! This site has been developed to improve transparency and ensure the public has open access to all services and information available from Franklin County Government.

Celebrate!

Franklin County has several festivals, events and celebrations you can take advantage of each year. Photo By: JWalt Photography

Parks & Recreation

Franklin County is home to several wonderful outdoor areas like the Strand Park in downtown West Frankfort.

Road Trip

Come and visit us on your next road trip! Stop off at one of our many locally owned businesses to take in the flavor of the heart of the midwest! Photo By: JWalt Photography

Enjoy Rend Lake

Enjoy peace and tranquility on your next fishing trip at beautiful Rend Lake! Photo by: JWalt Photography

Proud Mining Heritage

Franklin County is proud of our coal mining heritage and supports the economic growth mining brings to our region. Photo by: JWalt Photography

News

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Franklin County Government is proud to support Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 1st– 5th, 2021 (BENTON-...

Coroner Leffler Confirms 2/13/2021 Traffic Crash Fatality

(WEST FRANKFORT) Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler has confirmed that a 43-year-old male died in a head on motor...

Franklin County Emergency Management Launches Free Face Mask Program

(BENTON-ILLINOIS) In an effort to continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Franklin County Emergency Management...

Calendar of Events

County Board Committee Meetings - March

Mar
1

COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION FOR BOTH MEETINGS: PHONE NUMBER TO CALL: 1-844-...

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Daylight Saving Time Begins!

Mar
14

Spring forward with daylight saving time! Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke and CO...

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County Board Committee & Board Meeting - March

Mar
15

Franklin County Board Committee & Regular Board Meeting Finance Transportation Public...

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In the Spotlight

New Courthouse Contruction

Click to access updates on progress. MORE

Jury Duty Notice

Status of Franklin County Jury Duty. More Info

Franklin County Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events here in beautiful Franklin County. More Details