Jonathon K. “Jon” Holland, age 44, of Effingham IL, passed away on March 21st, 2026, surrounded by his family and many loved ones. Private family services will be held at […]

(ALEYDA MUNOZ) Effingham Noon Club Rotarians heard from two different Unit 40 program representatives in recent weeks. Aleyda Munoz is providing assistance to those where English is their second language. […]

Dona Jo (Newton) Anderson, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Newburgh, Indiana. Dona was born on May 1, 1951, to Don and Joan […]

(HAVEN CASH) Haven Cash was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Ag Communications. Haven is a member of the North Clay FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA.  […]

United Way of Effingham County has released the application to receive funding from the 2026 Campaign. Agencies requesting funds must be non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3)certificate and provide health and […]

Effingham County 4-H member Miley Pontious has been selected as one of just three winners nationwide in the Woody’s Mini Calf Giveaway, earning her the opportunity to receive and exhibit […]

Larry Wayne Chamberlain, 69, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Per Larry’s wishes, no services will […]