(PHILLIPS AND HALBROOK) As a part of Ag Day at the State Capitol Tuesday, the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, a resident of Effingham County, was honored in the […]
Author: Greg Sapp
One of the many initiatives of Rotary International is improving literacy. On the local level, that involves support of educational instruction. The Study Shoppe, located south of Effingham Junior High […]
Harvey Edmond Starwalt Jr, 50, of Jewett, IL passed away at 7:07 am on March 21, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday April 11, 2026, […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hans L. Kollinger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this world on March 22, 2026, at […]
Cynthia Amacher, 67, of Farina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:08 pm. She was born March 27, 1958 in Bangor, Maine, to […]
Arlon Wayne Beccue, age 85, of Mason, Illinois, passed away Monday March 23, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at […]
Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary A bill giving the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to […]