Interstate 57 Southbound re-opened at the Edgewood interchange following crashes early Friday morning. One person was killed. Fayette County Coroner David Harris said a semi overturned on the southbound lanes. […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham Unit 40 school board members approved agreements with Holland Construction and BLDD Architects to move ahead with work at South Side and at Central Grade School. The work includes […]
Tony Wayne Haney, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Cumberland County, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements […]
Fred H. Lohman, 96 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, […]
(LUKE THOELE AND THERESA HILLYER) Theresa Hillyer was recognized for her service at Tuesday night’s Effingham City Plan Commission meeting. Hillyer served four years on the Plan Commission. She also […]
The Effingham Public Library is partnering with the City of Effingham to provide a safe location for residents and visitors during dangerous weather conditions. The City of Effingham and the […]
We reported earlier this week on the resignation of Merv Gillenwater as a member of the Effingham City Council, effective April 30. The City of Effingham has released information on […]