Midland States Bank recognizes three local employees, Trevor Hill and Brooke Stuemke of Effingham, and Aubrea DeCloedt of Vandalia, as recipients of its annual One Midland Club award, the bank’s […]

(MARK THIES AND KEVIN GOUCHENOUER) Effingham City Plan Commission members voted Tuesday to recommend the City Council approve a plat of Heritage Crossing Subdivision. The subdivision involves 18 lots of […]

Teutopolis school board members learned Monday that a grade school renovation listening session with guided tours is scheduled for April 28 at 6pm. More details will be shared as the […]

High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, HSHS […]

Justin Roley, Commercial Lender at Washington Savings Bank, was named the Mattoon Chamber Ambassador of the Year during the Mattoon Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet. Presented annually by the […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Dano, a loyal and dedicated member of the Newton Police Department in Newton, Illinois from 2013-2021. […]