The Effingham Sunrise Rotary reminds everyone of the theme for this year’s Halloween Parade, “Once Upon a Time” (favorite storybook or fairy tale – from classic tales to modern stories). […]

Photo: (Back Row L to R): Kayla Duncan, UW Board Member; Leslie Eckert, UW Board Member; Kristin Niemerg, Washington Savings Bank Employee; Elaine Buehnerkemper, Washington Savings Bank Employee; Emily Hille, […]

(SEN. McCLURE) The life of First Amendment advocate and popular radio host Charlie Kirk has been honored by the Illinois Senate through a resolution filed by State Senator Steve McClure […]

Effingham City Council members abated bonds issued in previous years for major capital improvement projects. The bonds generated enough interest to cover the bond payments. One is for the police […]

Amy Beth Koester, 54, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be […]

Teutopolis school board members Monday reviewed 90% drawings for a possible expansion at Teutopolis Junior High School and authorized the release of bid specifications for the project with bids anticipated […]