Members of the Effingham County Board’s Administrative Committee voted this week to send a resolution to the full board, opposing the Illinois Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill. The state bill is also […]

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A Cook County man is challenging a state law that prohibits people convicted of any felony from ever owning or possessing […]

The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday voted to recommend a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance regulating vacation or short-term rental structures. The change would permit four such structures […]

Catherine Rose Rentfrow, 77, of Farina, died on March 7th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born to Cecil Sr. and Helen (Whitt) Quick on October 10th, 1948, in […]

Della Alice Stewart, age 91, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 09, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. […]

Delores Ann “Dee” Miller, 89 of Effingham, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. No public services are being held at this time. […]

Teutopolis school officials continue moving ahead with construction projects in the district. Board members Monday heard that facility tours and listening session schedules are pending for the possible renovation of […]