The Effingham County Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Business Awards.  This prestigious recognition celebrates local businesses that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and community impact throughout […]

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents arrested 65-year-old Donna Toberman of Vandalia, adoptive mother of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman, for four counts of Unlawful Possession of […]

Photo: (L to R) Ted Weisbach (Midwest Furniture Club), Alex Wright The Midwest Furniture Club has named Wright’s Furniture & Flooring the recipient of its first annual “Generational Legacy Award,” […]

Officials with the TREC Trail have announced closures during Illinois’ 2025 deer hunting season.  For everyone’s safety, the TREC Trail system will be temporarily closed on the following dates: • […]