Alberta L. Saegesser, 85, of Shumway, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. […]
Author: Greg Sapp
(THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IN SPRINGFIELD) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Trump administration has asked Illinois election officials for a copy of the state’s […]
A statue placed in memory of an area soldier killed at the end of World War I has been restored and will be rededicated at a ceremony this Monday morning. […]
The Washington Savings Bank Wealth Management Department has awarded over $257,700.00 for the 2025-2026 school year to over 70 new and renewal students thanks to the generosity of the following […]
Pastor Roger died the evening of Tuesday, July 29
A local man has been sentenced to four years in prison on methamphetamine charges. 26-year-old Colton A. Hall pleaded guilty to a count of possession of methamphetamine. A count of […]
Congratulations to Krista Phillips, who was crowned Miss Effingham County Fair 2025 Tuesday night. Krista is the daughter of Glen and Jeni Phillips of Effingham. She will reign over the […]