Sarah Bush Lincoln has issued temporary visitor restrictions due to the rate of influenza, Covid-19, and other respiratory illnesses locally and across the state. The temporary visitor restrictions include: · […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Diana died on Tuesday, December 30
The City of Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau was thrilled with the community’s support and participation in the 2nd annual Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour! The winner of this […]
Lisa died on Monday, December 29
A Newton resident has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. 32-year-old Carl Cornett was arrested in August following an investigation that […]
Immigrant rights advocates demonstrate outside the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield in May, urging passage of legislation to guarantee all children the right to a free public education regardless of their […]
(PHOTO COURTESY OF EFFINGHAM FFA) By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Two Illinois high schools signed official FFA charters this month, as Effingham formally re-chartered its program and Jacksonville Routt Catholic launched […]