Teutopolis village board members Wednesday moved ahead with work on Oak Street next to Teutopolis Grade School. The Board purchased an easement from the Teutopolis School District for sidewalk and […]

Voters can cast a ballot prior to the Consolidated Election on April 1 beginning today. Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollmann said Early Voting will be conducted in the Benwood Conference […]

The Illinois Association of Meat Processors are holding their 50th annual convention this week, and it’s taking place in Effingham. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show runs today through Saturday […]

Area state senators and state representatives were unanimous in their criticism of Governor Pritzker’s budget message Wednesday, but often critical also of the governor. State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)  “The […]

Gov JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/pool) By BEN SZALINSKI, PETER HANCOCK & […]