Several moments of recognition were made at a recent meeting of the Effingham City Council. Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum recognized Washington Savings Bank employees Maddie Schuette and Angie Strohl […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The 2026 Polar Plunge is less than two weeks away. Officially called the “Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois”, the event is set for Lake Sara […]
As Illinois communities prepare to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, the Illinois America 250 Commission today unveiled the first ever Passport to Illinois, inviting residents and visitors alike […]
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Rick Heidner, a Republican from Barrington, speaks to voters following a candidate form in Tazewell County on January 15, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore) The Barrington Hills […]
Effingham Plan Commission members this week decided to revisit the issue of vacation and short-term rental facilities in March. A proposed text amendment in the City Zoning Ordinance would expand […]
Midland States Bank has appointed Claire Stack as Corporate Controller. Stack will oversee the Bank’s accounting operations, external reporting requirements, including regulatory reporting, as well as internal financial reporting and […]