A local man is in custody on an armed robbery charge after allegedly holding up a motel employee at knifepoint. 20-year-old Nicholas A. Courtright is being held on the armed […]

SULLIVAN — Effingham St. Anthony competed in the Sullivan boys and girls high school triangular track meets Tuesday. The Bulldogs finished second in the girls meet. Sullivan won with 76 […]

The Illinois State men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four in the NIT, playing Auburn this Thursday at Indy. Player Landon Moore, is the son of former Effingham resident […]

MADISON, Ill. (April 1, 2026) – OUTFRONT Media, one of the largest out-of-home media companies, has been named the title sponsor of the 66-lap USAC Silver Crown race at World […]

Effingham Public Library board members approved the annual non-resident participation and Fiscal 2027 fee. The fee is in place for those who live outside the city limits, but want to […]

Dr. Richard Workman has been graced with a daily cover on Forbes Magazine. Workman, who has homes in Effingham and in Florida, is a Clay City High School graduate. The […]

ROBINSON — Effingham St. Anthony easily handled host Robinson in boys tennis competition by a 9-0 count Tuesday. Jackson Schultz won at the No. 1 singles spot by a 6-4, […]