By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost challenging Illinois’ […]

Cruz M. Watts, 18, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at […]

Paula J. Clayton, age 72, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Cisne Rehab and Healthcare in Cisne, Illinois. She was born […]

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its first High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Tuesday, July 1. The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in […]

(DIETERICH SENIOR BREANNA KLEIN AND CHEF DE GARE RALPH ROUNDS) Every year the Effingham County 40 & 8, V-1439 presents Nurse’s Training Scholarships to select Effingham County High School Seniors. […]

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com  CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors are asking for a lengthy 12 ½-year prison sentence for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, calling the longtime […]