A free family event…Christmas Open House at the Cross…has been postponed until Sunday, December 7. Activities will run from 2 to 4pm that day at the Cross at the Crossroads […]
Due to the forecasted winter storm and out of concern for the safety of participants, vendors, and community members, the Effingham County Chamber has postponed this Saturday’s Hometown Christmas celebration. […]
Paul Henry Breer, 78, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Paul was born on April 20, 1947 to Ferd and Helen (Vahling) Breer. Paul married […]
The Effingham Knights of Columbus Council made contributions to two charitable organizations. The K of C made a $500 donation to this year’s Effingham County FISH Christmas Store. Accepting the […]
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Following the ICC’s approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren, the company’s residential customers can expect to see an […]
The Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday granted one variance and denied another. The petition granted was for a variance in the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 30 […]
Lisa Earp, Lake Land College Business Instructor/Program Coordinator of Office Professionals/Director of Court Reporting & Captioning, was recently named the Illinois Business Association (IBEA) Post-Secondary Educator of the Year. Earp […]