A Correctional Officer and Correctional Lieutenant employed at Lawrence Correctional Center appeared in federal court Tuesday to admit to conspiring to deprive a restrained inmate of civil rights. Craig Muhs, […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham Park Board commissioners discussed what might be developed as far as water attractions at Evergreen Hollow Park. No decisions were reached. A splash pad is something being considered. Park […]
The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday recommended several rezonings by the City Council. One project is to rezone 605, 607, 609 and 611 West Fayette Avenue and 600, 602, 604, […]
Debra Lea McClure, 69, of Effingham, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Effingham Healthcare and Senior Living. Private family services will be held at Johnson Funeral […]
Effingham Sunrise Rotarians enjoyed a healthy program when they met July 14. Sunrise Rotary welcomed Morgan Repking, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Nourish, who shared the benefits […]
In the aftermath of the June 17th tornado, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Effingham County will be opening today at 11am, and will run through July 30. Emergency Manager […]
Jerry Carr, 78, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Windsor, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, from complications related to pneumonia. A memorial service will […]