Challenges to Illinois’ assault-style weapons ban continue to make their way through federal courts. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Gun rights […]

Workplace safety was the topic at the Effingham Noon Rotary Club meeting on June 11. Harry “Hap” Hileman is the Marketing/Outreach Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Labor. Hileman shared […]

Cumberland County board members Tuesday amended the county’s wind ordinance. The changes involved adding a fee and a requirement regarding liability insurance coverage. The Board also approved a BESS, or […]

United Way of Effingham County has announced the 2025 Partner Agencies that will receive funding from that 2025 Campaign (to be paid out in 2026). Various local non-profit organization with […]

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees has approved pay increases for various staff members. The Board granted 3% increases in the base salary schedule. The starting salary schedule is […]

Effingham City Plan Commission members Tuesday recommended a rezoning of property to the City Council. The property is located at 2316 and 2320 North 4th Street and is owned by […]