A Vandalia murder suspect will be examined as to his fitness to stand trial. 43-year-old Arnold Rivera, Jr. is being held on counts including first degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 51,409 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between November 21 and 23. Comparatively, hunters took 54,661 and […]
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 1,446 home […]
Altamont city council members Monday approved an amended Appropriations Ordinance. The measure was increased by $156,650, bringing the total appropriation to $9,445,300. Altamont City Clerk Sarah Stephen also announced the […]
You’re invited to an enchanting Visit Effingham experience! Walking Through Wonderland will host its 5th annual walk-thru event Wednesday, November 26th from 5 – 8:00 p.m. For one night only, […]
The Effingham County Board approved a ballot question if one appeared during a government shutdown. The Board also approved a hotel/motel fund request, and approved legislative conference attendance for County […]
The Effingham County fiscal year ends November 30, and the County Board closed the books on the year at a special meeting on Monday. The Board approved the fiscal year […]