(DYLAN JONES) An Olney man has been arrested in connection with two homicides in that community earlier this week. Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Dylan M. Jones. State Police […]
Author: Greg Sapp
(2025 Effingham County Fair Queen Krista Phillips was crowned 2026 Illinois County Fair Queen in January. Hannah Spangler of FarmWeek interviewed Queen Krista recently. Here Hannah’s article on their conversation. […]
Effingham County Fair Board President Philip Hartke has announced that the Freedom Truck will be a part of this year’s Effingham County Fair. Hartke said, “The Declaration of Independence was […]
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that impacted communities across Southeastern Illinois, the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Southeastern Illinois Disaster Relief Fund is making a meaningful difference for families […]
The City of Effingham would like to congratulate City Planner Greg Koester on being awarded Employee of the Quarter, as well as Employee of the Year, as a part of […]
Lawmaker’s husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, charged with obstructing justice By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, faces 10 counts of wire […]
Gerald L. “Jerry” Kinkelaar, 67, of Effingham, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. […]