The Effingham Unit #40 Board of Education Monday approved a three-year contract with the Effingham Educational Support Professionals Association. The contract is retroactive to the 2025-2026 school year and will […]
Author: Greg Sapp
A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety & Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state’s mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests for Illinois […]
Debra Jeanne Hawkey, age 72, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of St. Peter, Illinois, was taken home by her dear Lord and Savior on June 21st, 2026 in her home in […]
United Way of Effingham County has been receiving many calls from people and organizations who want to help beyond donating money. People are wanting to help on the ground in […]
Effingham County Chairman Josh Douthit signed an executive order requiring contractor registration and licensing verification during local disaster declaration. This order includes requirements for the following: Mandatory Contractor Registration […]
Carol Sue McElroy Hicks, 65, of Cowden, Illinois, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She entered into the presence of her Lord and […]
Donald F. Koester, 87, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 […]