(THANKS TO KERRY HIRTZEL FOR THIS PHOTO OF THE TORNADO THAT VISITED THE SHUMWAY AREA AROUND 8PM WEDNESDAY) Effingham County and the Effingham area were visited by powerful storms Wednesday […]
Author: Greg Sapp
An Effingham man was sentenced to jail time in a case that involved a stolen vehicle and several crashes. 22-year-old Draven Shelton was taken into custody last August after stealing […]
Infrastructure projects were approved Tuesday by the Effingham City Council. A property swap was involved between the City and the Effingham Park District. The agreement involves a transfer of a […]
Effingham city officials are continuing with oversight of Village Square Mall, while keeping an eye on whether any further court action will come in the saga regarding the facility. The […]
Effingham City Council members heard requests Tuesday for funding from two local entities. Norma Lansing and Josh Bullock were seeking funds for the CORE Academy, the organization providing instruction for […]
Effingham County Board members continue to implement the administration of the public transportation system for Effingham and the six other counties overseen by CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation. Shelby had been […]
Gov. JB Pritzker signs the fiscal year 2027 budget alongside top state lawmakers during a ceremony in Chicago on June 16, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty) Budget […]