Nancy I. Stevens, age 77, of Olney, Illinois, and formerly of Effingham and Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 9:00 AM – Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Olney, […]
Author: Greg Sapp
William “Bill” Jones age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be […]
The National Weather Service has made four cooling center locations available in our area. The locations include: EFFINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY–200 North 3rd Street, Effingham Phone 217-342-2464 Open Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm…Friday 8am-6pm…Saturday […]
Crossroads Bank’s Banker Street location will be closed the remainder of Tuesday, September 1, due to a power outage. Their Keller Drive location is unaffected and remains fully operational to […]
Ava J. Cothran, 68, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at SSM St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral services will be held at […]
Mildred C. Carlen, 98, of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 10:39 p.m. on Monday August 31, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Visitation will be from 10:00 […]
Altamont city council members are seeking grant funds for the demolition of a downtown building. The City purchased the former bank building at 102 West Washington. The Council is now […]