The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Russ Runde with Kiwanis of Effingham County, who shared an overview of the organization and its commitment to supporting local children and families. […]
Author: Greg Sapp
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) along with State Senator Chapin Rose, recently took part in a ceremony recognizing their House Joint Resolution 30, which designates the junction of Illinois Route […]
Joan C. Koester, 88, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held […]
Maxine Evelyn (Riker) Tohill Quick, age 86, of Bogota, Illinois, and formerly of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 AM on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Gentle Care in Vincennes, […]
Gerard Broeker, 56, of Springfield, Illinois (formerly of Effingham) passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham. Full obituary to follow.
The Brownstown School District handled multiple items last Monday during their monthly meeting. The board approved the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board approved the hiring of Utz […]
A new law has been passed making picking up prescription medications easier. Senate Bill 3213 was signed into law on August 21st. The bill allows for more types of prescriptions […]