(KAGE HIESTAND AND ADVISOR T.J. BOLIN) South Central competed in state proficiency at Mt. Zion High School. State proficiency is a competition where students first need to win their respective area […]

Unemployment rates in Illinois and in area counties were lower in February than one year earlier. The state jobless rate was 5.1%, compared to 5.3% in February 2024. The Effingham […]

Effingham Child Development Center says that its most recent fundraising campaign successfully paid off the center’s mortgage. Center officials say paying off the mortgage strengthens their mission, allowing even greater […]

(RUBIN) Midland States Bank announced that Kelsey Rubin, Commercial Sales Assistant based in Effingham, has been named a 2024 One Midland Club honoree—the company’s highest employee recognition. Rubin joined Midland […]

Teutopolis village board members Wednesday approved a $2,000 donation to Teutopolis for Tomorrow. The Board decided on one annual contribution, rather than donations to each of several events over the […]