Altamont school board members Monday got a curriculum update from Superintendent Casey Adam. The focus was on high school biology, phonics, and weight training. The Board heard from National Honor […]

The Dieterich junior high and high school cross country teams were on hand Monday night for a special recognition from the Dieterich school board. The teams are under the leadership […]

Patricia A. “Pat” Rickelman, 82 of Effingham, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Private family services will be held at a later […]

Former State Senator and 2022 Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey shared Monday that he will remain in the race for the 2026 gubernatorial nomination. The announcement comes two […]

(2025 EHS Varsity Soccer Team: Kael Allison, Alberto Zaragoza, Will Hagerstrom, Maicol Sefton, Ina Mapes, Connor Delong, Alan Barojas, Rodolfo Garcia, Sebastian Simoni, Brady Wilson, Luis Gonzalez, Bryson Marler, Gregory Hernandez, Dani Angel, Rece Kinney, Jacob […]

The 2025 Effingham Veterans Day observance is set for Tuesday morning. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am at the Effingham Courthouse Lawn Memorial. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 and Ladies […]