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.

Economic Growth

Ready to build your business? So are we! Take advantage of the business development areas located within Franklin County!

Franklin County Parks & Recreation

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

Rend Lake Resort

Discover the beauty of Rend Lake in Franklin County by visiting www.enjoyrendlake.com! Several sites like the Rend Lake Resort pictured here are available for your use in beautiful Franklin County.

Proud Mining Heritage

Franklin County is proud of our coal mining heritage and supports the economic growth mining brings to our County.

News

County Board Cuts Ribbon on Campbell Building

County Board Chairman Randall Crocker, joined by several local officials, opened the new Franklin County Government...

USACE Partners with Sheriff's Offices

BENTON, IL- The Commander of the St Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Colonel Anthony P. Mitchell, made a...

Melvin Awarded Sheriff's Scholarship

Congratulations to FCHS Senior Braxdyn Melvin. He is the 2017 Illinois Sheriff Association Scholarship Recipient...

Calendar of Events

County Board Committee Meetings - August

Aug
7

4:00 PM - Finance Meeting 4:30 PM - Road & Bridge Meeting 4:45 PM - Health & Safety Meeting...

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County Board Committee Meetings - August

Aug
21

4:00 PM - Finance Meeting 4:30 PM - Road & Bridge Meeting 4:45 PM - Health & Safety Meeting...

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County Board Meeting - August

Aug
22

Regular meeting of the Franklin County Board. Location: Franklin County Annex Building - 901 Public...

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In the Spotlight

Meetings Moved to Franklin County Campbell Building

County Board & Committee Meetings: More Info

Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved

FEMA Approves Franklin County Plan. More Info

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