Brownstown school board members approved notice of intent Tuesday to issue up to $7 million in bonds. Proceeds from sale of the bonds would finance construction of a six-classroom addition. […]

Fire destroyed a house near Strasburg Wednesday morning, and a person was found dead inside the structure. Shelby County Coroner Beth Debolt said the victim was Bruce Krile, 69, of […]

(JIM EDGAR DURING AN APPEARANCE IN RECENT YEARS IN EFFINGHAM) Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spearheading an effort to recognize the legacy and impact of former Governor and Secretary […]

Larry D. Byers, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Effingham. Arrangements are pending at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Effingham Public Library board members got good news Monday evening; work began today on the Children’s Room expansion project. The project will provide additional space for the children’s area. The […]

Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, speaks with a colleague in the Illinois House on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey) By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois […]

Lake Land College is partnering with area high schools to launch Laker Connect, a redesigned and enhanced dual credit program aimed at increasing access to college-level course work for high […]