The Illinois unemployment rate for January was 4.9%, up from 4.7% in December and up from 4.7% in January 2025. Total nonfarm payrolls increased by 18,000, the largest monthly increase […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Left to right: Randy Prince (Illinois Manufacturing Association), Henry Siemer and Rick Siemer (Siemer Milling Company), and Courtney Yockey (Effingham Regional Growth Alliance) Reaching a century in business is a […]
Governor says war in Iran has elevated urgency for cheaper, higher-ethanol fuel By: GEORGE ALEXANDRAKIS Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary: Gov. JB Pritzker is urging Congress to authorize […]
A DeSoto man has been sentenced in Effingham County Circuit Court to two years in prison. 32-year-old Jacob K. Scott pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon by a felon […]
Teutopolis village board members Wednesday discussed motor fuel tax funded projects for the coming year. The Board asked Mitch Hardiek of Milano and Grunloh Engineers to finalize the project list […]
Lake Land College hosted its very first Laker Day at the Effingham Technology Center, giving local high school students a chance to explore career pathways and discover local academic resources. […]
The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club shared a highlight from their March 31st program. Courtney Yockey of the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance shared an update on the Effingham Regional Manufacturing Collaborative, […]