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Eighth grade math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in Illinois rose slightly in 2024 and outperformed the national average (Source: Nationsreportcard.gov) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD […]

Schools, parks and youth activities were chief topics at Thursday’s Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan discussion. Unit 40 Superintendent Andy Johnson reflected on the defeat of the one cent sales tax […]

The deadline for write-in candidates to file for the Spring election was today. In the election for Effingham Unit 40 Board of Education, just enough candidates are seeking office to […]

Effingham County’s unemployment rate for December was an even three percent. That’s down from 3.4% in December 2023. Total nonfarm employment increased by 300. Employment gains were posted at worksites […]

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 continues its investigation into a shooting in Coles County on January 25, 2025. ​ Shortly after 1 a.m., Charleston […]

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s fate is officially in the hands of a federal jury after week-long closing arguments in his federal corruption trial wrapped Wednesday afternoon. Capitol News […]