SHARON PATRICIA ANNE HARRIS (76), born to Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter, and beloved wife of Alan R. Harris, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Carle […]
Author: Greg Sapp
A pickup truck struck the north side of El Rancherito restaurant on Keller Drive in Effingham about 4pm Wednesday. No one was injured. While the truck did not go inside […]
Paul L. Burton, 90, of Toledo, IL passed away at 6:14 pm on Monday April 28, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at […]
A brisk wind and sunny skies set the stage for a flag raising at Effingham City Hall Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was part of honoring America’s 250th anniversary. The Ann […]
An extended period of severe weather impacted central and southeast Illinois on Monday, April 27th. The first wave moved through during the morning hours, and by early afternoon, the storms […]
Illinois State University building service worker and staff union president Chuck Carver speaks at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News […]
The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers Article Summary Native Americans gathered at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday for the fourth annual Native American Summit. Multiple representatives […]