BY PETER HANCOCK CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines will remain in force, at least for the time being. Capitol News Illinois reports […]
Effingham Water Authority trustees are dealing with the departure of long-time Water Authority attorney Tony Siemer. Siemer notified the board at their November meeting that he is planning to retire […]
Jasper County officials are deciding whether to adopt a new county flag. Five designs have been selected along with the current flag. An online/in-person public survey is underway and will […]
Rose Mary died on Thursday, December 5
Effingham Park Board members passed a tax levy for the new fiscal year at this month’s meeting. The measure totals $1,571,500. Park District Director Jeff Althoff said the levy is […]
Several area schools are celebrating Homecoming this week. At. St. Anthony High School, this week’s theme is “A Night in Disguise!” with a masquerade ball theme. Here’s a look at […]
Shelby County Coroner Brad Phegley died on Friday afternoon in what was termed an accidental death. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 2:49pm Friday of a […]