The Illinois Department of Employment Security says that nonfarm payrolls increased 14,800 over the month to a record high of 6,172,300 in March. The previous record was set in December. […]
Author: Greg Sapp
A federal grand jury has charged nine illegal aliens with immigration-related offenses in Effingham, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties over the last two months. “Every time an illegal immigrant […]
Washington Savings Bank proudly announces the retirement of Tracy Covington, Senior Vice President of Operations, after a career marked by exceptional leadership, commitment, and service. Tracy’s career in banking began […]
Paula M. Bianchi, 73 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 […]
(MIKE SULLIVAN IN 2011) Story by Kelly Allee of Lake Land College The Lake Land College community fondly remembered Mike Sullivan following news of his passing. Sullivan served on the […]
(REP. JANET YANG ROHR) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right […]
Eastern Illinois University trustees Thursday approved tuition and housing and dining rate adjustments. Undergraduate tuition will increase $9.47/credit hour for Illinois residents and $22.73/credit hour for non-residents. Trustees granted assistant […]