Recognition is planned at this year’s Effingham County Fair for all the farms in Effingham County that have been owned by the same family for more than 100 years. Fair […]

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 11 counties affected by severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, straight-line winds, […]

(AMMONS) Republican petition triggers special committee  By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary House Republicans filed a petition to create a special investigating committee into Rep. Carol Ammons’ […]

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of bills Thursday aimed at improving transparency of utility billing and expanding access to discounts for low-income residents. “Illinois has made historic investments to […]

Scott James Neggesmith, age 76, of Greenup, IL passed away at 11:58pm on Tuesday July 7th, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. Scott was born June 20th, […]

 House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, speaks on the House floor on May 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Democrat faces federal charges days after colleague resigns […]

Pictured are scholarship recipients and Washington Savings Bank Wealth Management Department team members. From left: Tami Wells, Scholarship Coordinator; Aaron Rice, Trust Department Intern. From right: Rachel Kercheval, Scholarship Coordinator. […]