Marvin Lee Oakley, Sr, age 83, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 4:14 PM – Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Larry D. Byers, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 […]
The Effingham City Zoning Board of Appeals granted one zoning variance request Tuesday and denied another. The Board granted a request for an accessory building totaling 1,350 square feet in […]
US Senator Dick Durbin announced this morning that he will not seek re-election in 2026. The 80-year-old Durbin is in his fifth term in the Senate after serving in the […]
Brownstown school board members approved notice of intent Tuesday to issue up to $7 million in bonds. Proceeds from sale of the bonds would finance construction of a six-classroom addition. […]
Fire destroyed a house near Strasburg Wednesday morning, and a person was found dead inside the structure. Shelby County Coroner Beth Debolt said the victim was Bruce Krile, 69, of […]
(JIM EDGAR DURING AN APPEARANCE IN RECENT YEARS IN EFFINGHAM) Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is spearheading an effort to recognize the legacy and impact of former Governor and Secretary […]