The Effingham Noon Rotary Club took time to honor the scholar-athletes from Effingham and St. Anthony High School. The honors were bestowed at the 2026 Scholar-Athlete Luncheon, where students were […]
Author: Greg Sapp
(Senator Plummer presenting the Resolution on the Senate Floor) State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has announced passage of Senate Joint Resolution 53, honoring the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army […]
Harold David Lewis age 72, of Newton passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday May 7, 2026, at […]
The Effingham County Chamber will host its Scholarship Breakfast on Friday, May 8, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Effingham. The event will celebrate local students and adult […]
Kay Reisner of Hidalgo went to be with her lord on Friday May 1, 2026 at the age of 86. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday […]
Fourth Circuit Court Judge Wes Gozia of Salem says a discovery recount failed to find enough evidence to seek a full recount in the judicial race he lost by just […]
The Illinois unemployment rate in March was 5.1%, up from an even 5% in February and up from 4.6% in March 2025. Total nonfarm payrolls increased over-the-month in March, up […]