Effingham Public Library board members passed a building and maintenance levy ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027. The .02% levy generates $75,000 for the library. Library Director Amanda McKay said they […]
Edwin died the morning of Monday, June 30
Effingham City Council members Tuesday authorized membership and its annual contribution to Effingham Regional Growth Alliance. The City’s contribution is $110,000. Two City appointees are a part of the Alliance […]
Melvin died on Tuesday, July 1
(JAMI DAVIS PINNED THE CHIEF’S EMBLEMS ON HER HUSBAND, NEW POLICE CHIEF KURT DAVIS) Kurt Davis was sworn in as Effingham’s new police chief at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. […]
Daniel died the morning of Saturday, June 29
Governor J-B Pritzker selected a new running mate for the 2026 campaign. Capitol News Illinois reports former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell is joining the ticket. Mitchell oversaw energy, infrastructure and […]