William F. “Bill” Frese, 78, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home in Effingham, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held […]

Cumberland County board members discussed solar energy projects at this month’s meeting. They also heard from Jessie Streit, who is Extension Director for the county, regarding the proposed budget for […]

A host of capital improvement projects are on the docket for the City of Effingham in the fiscal year that begins May 1. The largest dollar value project is an […]

(Dr. Hasanadka is pictured with the staff who assisted him during the first TCAR procedure at SBL) Sarah Bush Lincoln Vascular Surgeon Ravishankar Hasanadka, MD, now performs the TCAR (TransCarotid […]

(STUDENTS REPRESENTING SHELBY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE W/ST. SEN. STEVE McCLURE ON YOUTH DAY) 168 students sponsored by 24 electric and telephone cooperatives across the state gathered in the Illinois State Capitol […]

Sally J. Tretter, 71, of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 3:01 pm on Sunday October 26, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 […]

Lester J. Cheadle, 83 of San Diego, California, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in LaJolla, California. A Memorial Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church in […]