Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced that an estimated 250,000 Illinoisans with a disability are now eligible to open ABLE accounts that allow them to save and invest money to […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Debra Lin “Debbie” Stortzum, age 64, of Ramsey, IL passed away on February 22, 2026. Debbie was born March 20, 1961 in Flora, IL the daughter of James and Shirley […]
The Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA), in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, has canceled Tuesday night’s Severe Storm Spotter Training. The class was canceled due to […]
Janet L. Kistner, 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Janet was born April […]
A Mason man was injured in a UTV crash Friday night. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash happened at 7:18pm on 750th Street, just south of Interstate 57. The […]
An individual was arrested Monday morning on an outstanding warrant. The arrest occurred around 10:30am at a residence along Willow Street. Effingham Police Chief Kurt Davis said information as to […]
The Effingham Police Department, in partnership with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, invites you to participate in the 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an 8-week program beginning March 26, 2026. This […]