Effingham County Board members Monday voted to award $9,000 in Hotel/Motel tax funds to the Mill Road Threshermans Association annual event. This year’s event will take place September 10-13 at […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Gerald E. Knierim, 84, of Effingham, IL, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday April 18, 2026 at 5:05 p.m., surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service celebrating […]
(University of Illinois Springfield faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference on the first day at the campus on April 3, 2026) Classes resume as union calls […]
Mason Joseph Lewis Wilkins was born sleeping on April 10, 2026. Though his time with us was brief, Mason filled his loved ones’ hearts with a lifetime of love. He […]
Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollmann reminds those who have not filed their Statement of Economic Interest to do so. The filing deadline is May 1 for citizens who are required […]
Lake Land College Honors students and members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society were recently recognized for outstanding academic achievements at the annual Lake Land College Honors Banquet. A […]
by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting April 17, 2026 Transmission lines are pictured in central Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) Article Summary The House Executive […]