The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the […]

Barbara Ann Kiefer Jayne, age 87, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:52 AM – Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Royal Oak Nursing Center in […]

Effingham City Plan Commission members Tuesday recommended a special use permit be issued for a county morgue. The morgue would be located at 207 West St. Anthony Avenue, the former […]

Clark Eugene Wiebking, age 79, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 PM – Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his son’s home surrounded by his family. Graveside services celebrating Clark’s […]