Michael “Mike” C. Fletcher, 77, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, with family at his side. A visitation will be from 5:00 […]
Author: Greg Sapp
3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary President Donald Trump’s budget calls for cutting $372 million in […]
The Effingham County Fair is looking for a group to sell Carnival tickets at the fair each evening, August 4th to 7th. Fair Board President Phil Hartke said they need […]
As of halfway through the year, 2026 has been a good year for construction in Effingham. 11 new single-family residences have been approved, with a total value of $5,834,909. Add […]
The Effingham Unit #40 Little Hearts Early Childhood Center has been recognized for the third straight year with the Gold Circle of Quality designation. LHECC L to R: Brenna Fearday, […]
Some municipalities combine the work done by their Plan Commission and their Zoning Board of Appeals into one body. Effingham has separate bodies, the City Council this week discussed combining […]
Kenneth “Mitch” John Mitchell, age 84, of Farina, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with his daughter at his side, in Carterville, Illinois. Graveside service will be […]