Stewardson-Strasburg school board members Wednesday approved the tax levy for the fiscal year. The Board also approved a maintenance grant request to the State. Funds will be used to replace […]

(ILLINOIS STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TONY SANDERS CAUTIONS EDUCATION LEADERS NOT TO EXPECT MAJOR FUNDING INCREASES IN THE COMING YEAR) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary The […]

An Effingham County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. 42-year-old Edward Stief, Jr. […]

Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2025 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony. The LPN to ADN Bridge program […]

The Dieterich school board Wednesday hired Ryan Wohltman as junior/senior high school Dean of Students for the 2026-2027 school year. Wohltman is currently a teacher at Dieterich Junior/Senior High, is […]

St. Elmo school board members this week approved their fiscal year tax levy, and approved the tentative St. Elmo High School graduation date as May 9, 2026. The Board approved […]