The Teutopolis school district has begun what could end up being a three-phased renovation and expansion project. Much of the initial work is being done utilizing funds on hand. The […]

(ST. REP. BRAD HALBROOK) Local State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville is a member of the Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee. Republican Committee members and Republican members of the […]

The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday recommended the City Council grant a special use permit for a group of mini-warehouses along South US 45. The Council will have the final […]

(PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: DETECTIVE DUSTIN REARDON, DEPUTY NATHAN HILL, EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN JOSH DOUTHIT, CHIEF DEPUTY TRAVIS BUHNERKEMPE) Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit signed a proclamation declaring […]

(CAMILLE ZEIGLER AND EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF PAUL F. KUHNS) Since 1979, the Illinois Sheriff’s Association has awarded at least one student in each county a scholarship. The scholarship must be […]

A full complement of five members are in place for the Altamont City Council. Mike Walker, who had served as a city commissioner, was sworn in as mayor. Walker has […]