Beecher City school board members approved Wright Specialty Insurance for the school year. The insurance covers worker’s compensation, property, liability and automobile insurance. The Board approved the FFA trip to […]

Dieterich school board members Tuesday heard a feasibility report from Veregy on several capital improvement projects. Those include the possibility of a new roof over a portion of the building, […]

Mark Ritter of WRF Engineers was on hand at Tuesday’s Altamont school board meeting to answer remaining questions about the district’s capital projects. The Board approved capital projects not to […]

The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday recommended three rezoning petitions for approval by the City Council. One is rezoning land at 1219 East Rickelman Avenue from non-urban to general commercial. […]

The Cross Foundation hosted its 24th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 6 at the Effingham Event Center, honoring more than 150 volunteers who serve as greeters and members of […]

Eastern Illinois University is facing a reduction in staff. EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in an email Tuesday morning the elimination of 17 staff positions and the non-renewal of 23 […]