Shelby County Board members approved increases in the salaries of the state’s attorney, public defender and sheriff for the coming term. Under the increases instituted by the State, the State’s […]

One of Effingham Noon Rotary’s favorite programs each year is provided by Dr. Mike Sehy. The program always is tied to language and puzzles. The July 16th program had club […]

While on routine patrol, a Mattoon police officer smelled smoke in the area. The officer was able to locate the source of the smoke coming from 2804 Pine. The Mattoon […]

Date: 7/15/2025 UNSAFE WATER ALERT City of Mattoon water is again possibly contaminated with (Microcystin) a Harmful Algal Bloom DO NOT DRINK YOUR WATER Failure to follow this advisory could […]

The Effingham City Council Tuesday allocated up to $600,000 in Hotel Operators Occupation Tax dollars. The funds are to pay for infrastructure improvements at Thelma Keller Convention Center. The work […]

Infrastructure projects were okayed Monday by the Altamont City Council. The Council approved two payments on the water main replacement project. The two payments total close to half a million […]

Effingham County 911 board members Tuesday acquired a Rapid Warn Automated Tornado Siren Activation system. The system will cost just under $23,000. Also, the system will set off sirens, not […]