Dieterich village board members approved a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Brett and Lynn Higgs. The agreement is for a building in the Eastside TIF District that will be developed […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Effingham Public Library Board approved the transfer of $50,000 to the Special Reserves Fund. Library Director Amanda McKay said the funds will be available “for a rainy day”. McKay […]
The Teutopolis Village Board discussed an intergovernmental Tax Increment Financing agreement with the Teutopolis Unit #50 school board. At the meeting earlier this month, the village board agreed on $75,000 […]
Michael “Mike” C. Fletcher, 77, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, with family at his side. A visitation will be from 5:00 […]
3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary President Donald Trump’s budget calls for cutting $372 million in […]
The Effingham County Fair is looking for a group to sell Carnival tickets at the fair each evening, August 4th to 7th. Fair Board President Phil Hartke said they need […]
As of halfway through the year, 2026 has been a good year for construction in Effingham. 11 new single-family residences have been approved, with a total value of $5,834,909. Add […]