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

FCGOV Accepting Bids for Courthouse Construction

The County of Franklin, Illinois is accepting bids for the General Construction of the new Franklin County Courthouse,...

Coroner Leffler Confirms Death of Rend Lake Boater

(Benton, Illinois) Franklin County Coroner Marty P. Leffler has confirmed that Bryan W. Petty, 37 of Fairview Heights,...

County Board Moves Meeting Location

Due to the COVID-19 spacing regulations, the Franklin County Board has decided to temporarily hold their committee...

Calendar of Events

County Board Committee Meetings - August

Aug
17

Finance Meeting Road & Bridge Meeting Health & Environment AGENDA

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County Board Meeting - August

Aug
18

Regular meeting of the Franklin County Board AGENDA

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Holiday - Labor Day

Sep
7

All Franklin County Government Offices will be closed to observe the Labor Day Holiday.

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In the Spotlight

Contacting County Government

County Office Contact Numbers. MORE

Primary Election Results 2020

Information on the 2020 Primary. MORE

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