Gary Neil Washburn, age 77, of Effingham, Illinois passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge repairs will resume on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham beginning today, February 23. One […]
Nathaniel “Nate” Gray, 34, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026. Nate grew up in Effingham and later made his home in Palm Bay, Florida where he built a life […]
Richard J. Worman, 92 of Effingham, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, […]
Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is […]
Altamont school officials met Saturday for a strategic planning meeting. Mark Holland led a transportation update, including a fleet update and five-year rotation discussion. For next year, the district is […]
Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has released a statement on housing and what the City is doing to address the issue. Here is the Mayor’s report: “I want to take a […]