Altamont Superintendent Casey Adam spoke to the City Council about an intergovernmental agreement for improvements to the Altamont Community High School parking lot. Adam spoke about extending drainage tiles west […]

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees held their August meeting Monday at the new Effingham Technology Center. The Lake Land school year opens this Friday, and the school has […]

(EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF PAUL KUHNS WITH DUSTIN AND BRIDGET HARDER) Dustin and Bridget Harder were recognized at Monday’s Effingham County Board with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Distinguished Act Award. […]

by HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday aimed at helping Illinois farmers manage deer-related crop damage, enacting a long-awaited solution to nuisance wildlife issues. The new law […]

An Effingham man was taken into custody late Friday night after stealing a motor vehicle. Effingham City Police were notified that a vehicle had just been stolen while parked downtown […]

Effingham Park Board members heard about good numbers for fall Park District sports. Park District Director Jeff Althoff said good numbers have been seen for soccer and for flag football. […]

Michelle Kollmann, Effingham County Clerk and Recorder, is seeking re-election in the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election. In announcing her re-election bid, Kollman said, “It has been an absolute […]