Investigators from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Effingham Police Department executed a search warrant at 810 South Fourth Street in Effingham. The search warrant was the result of […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Circuit Judge Tracy W. Resch of Marshall has announced that he will not seek retention following the end of his current term expiring December 7, 2026. First elected as Clark […]
Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with […]
The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks Article Summary The House Executive Committee met Wednesday to hear from mayors, unions and agriculture representatives […]
A loan to a local business is moving ahead after approval this week by the Effingham County Economic Development Advisory Board and Grants Committee. A loan of $12,000 was earmarked […]
Fire did significant damage to a house and attached warehouse in Newton Wednesday afternoon. Wade Township Fire Protection District was called to 103 Morgan Street at 1:50pm. Fire Chief Gary […]
Jimmie Allen “Jim” Tuttle, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 PM – Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A visitation […]