Due to the rain this week, the contractor will not attempt to work on Evergreen Avenue from Hidden Hills Drive to Twin Oak Court in Effingham.  They are going to […]

Lake Land College recently held its annual Ag Banquet, honoring all agriculture students for the 2025-2026 school year and recognizing outstanding students in each Ag program. During the event, Mark […]

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of U.S. 40 beginning March 16 between Cumberland Road and South Jefferson Street in Cumberland County for a bridge replacement project over […]

Leroy Ky Brooks, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 2:30 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Leroy’s life will be held […]

Linda Sue Bower, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:17 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Linda’s life […]

Thomas James Dunn, affectionately known as Tom to his friends and loved ones, left this world peacefully at his home in Ramsey, Illinois, on February 28, 2026. Tom was born […]

Friday marked the launch of the EIU Effingham County Alumni and Friends Advocacy Group. EIU, in partnership with Paul Koerner of Koerner Distributor and other community leaders, launched the group. […]