The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. 180 […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham County Airport Commission members Wednesday heard that a Notice to Proceed has been received on an extension of the east-west runway at the airport. County Engineer Greg Koester said […]
Saundra Jean (Stoops) Jayne, age 71, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 PM – Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A celebration of Saundra’s life will be held at 3:00 […]
Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101, of Greenville, Texas, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:48 AM – Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home. A visitation […]
Effingham City Plan Commission members Tuesday voted to continue consideration of a petition to vacate a portion of Glenwood Street. The undeveloped street portion extends from North Avenue to the […]
Carol Ann Manges age 82, of Yale, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at her home. Funeral services honoring Carol’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July […]
The Shelby County prosecutor has decided against filing charges against a man who shot to death another man during an altercation in Cowden. Shelby County State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery said […]