Six people have submitted their names to succeed Merv Gillenwater on the Effingham City Council. Today was the last official day for Gillenwater after 22 years on the Council, four […]

The third and final panel of the “Canticle of the Sun” was unveiled Wednesday at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital. The series of mosaic tile creations were the work of […]

There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 27, 2025. Statewide, the average temperature was 59.6 degrees, 3.8 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.10 inches, 0.26 […]

Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming […]

Those interested in filling a vacancy on the Effingham City Council have until 3pm today to submit a letter of interest. Here’s what to include in the letter: –your full […]

By BETH HUNDSDORFER AND JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com  CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for […]

(EHS HONOREES) The Effingham Noon Rotary Club sponsored its annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon. The event is held each year to recognize students from Effingham High School and from St. Anthony […]