An individual was arrested Monday morning on an outstanding warrant. The arrest occurred around 10:30am at a residence along Willow Street. Effingham Police Chief Kurt Davis said information as to […]
The Effingham Police Department, in partnership with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, invites you to participate in the 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an 8-week program beginning March 26, 2026. This […]
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 bushels per acre, according to USDA, surpassing the record 87 bushels set […]
Noel Byrl Nippe, 95, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. […]
Lake Land College is set to increase its tuition and fees rates by 3.25% for the 2026-2027 academic year, pending approval by the board of trustees during the regular March […]
Judith A. “Judy” Willenborg, 89, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Willowbrook in Effingham, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 […]
Leonard “Lennie” Bushur, 87, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be […]