HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently honored colleagues who celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2025 with a reception celebrating their dedication to HSHS’ Mission and loyal service to the community […]

Mildred Berniece Rincker, 104, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at […]

Members of the Effingham County Airport Commission are getting ready for Spring. Commission members are waiting for good weather to resume work to extend the east-west runway and to complete […]

The former police chief of the Carlyle Police Department is facing several federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 for his personal benefit. A federal grand jury returned a […]

Dorothy M. Grunloh, 93, of Effingham passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March […]

Norma Louise Wells, age 88, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM – Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Norma’s life will be held at […]

(TODD HULL AT TUESDAY NIGHT’S EFFINGHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING) Effingham City Council members Tuesday amended the Municipal Code to regulate Recovery Homes and Recovery Residences. The matter came to light […]