Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband By JENNA SCHWEIKERT, NIKOEL HYTREK & BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Friday marked the […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Gary Keith Wendling, 75, of Altamont, Illinois joined the kingdom of heaven on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be […]
Raymond C. Koelm, age 82, of Altamont, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 25, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Funeral service will […]
It was a big moment for the Effingham community when the Fayette Avenue underpass was dedicated. Dr. D.A. Niccum and many other people from Effingham helped get completed what was […]
Mattoon Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 27th and Commercial for a residential structure fire Thursday. On arrival at 12:56 P.M crews found a 1-1/2 story wood frame […]
(ALTAMONT SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT DALE LAUE AND NEW ALTAMONT SUPERINTENDENT AARON LOCK) The Altamont Board of Education announces Aaron Lock as the new Superintendent of Schools and welcomes Aaron back […]
The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Charlie Ring and Paris Van Dyke, owners of Effingham Axe Throwing, as guest speakers. Proud graduates of the CEO Program, the couple purchased […]