United Way of Effingham County has released the application to receive funding from the 2026 Campaign. Agencies requesting funds must be non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3)certificate and provide health and […]

Effingham County 4-H member Miley Pontious has been selected as one of just three winners nationwide in the Woody’s Mini Calf Giveaway, earning her the opportunity to receive and exhibit […]

Larry Wayne Chamberlain, 69, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Per Larry’s wishes, no services will […]

An inmate in Cumberland County Jail died over the weekend. 50-year-old Harvey Starwalt, Jr. of Jewett was being held on drug production and possession charges. At 6:10am Saturday, the Illinois […]

Ramona June Radloff, 96, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Shelbyville Healthcare and Senior Living. A memorial graveside service will be held 1:00 […]

Judith A. “Judi” Reardon, 74 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. […]

Danny Dwain Collins, age 80, of Watson, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held on […]