The Effingham Athletic Department runs an Athlete of the Month program every month. Athletes are nominated by coaches based upon the following criteria: Stats. Accomplishments, Character, Coachability, Leadership and Sportsmanship. […]

Details have been released on a two-vehicle crash Friday at US Route 40 and Illinois Route 128, west of Altamont. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at […]

Effingham County deputies served an arrest warrant on a Teutopolis resident Friday afternoon. 34-year-old Jeffery R. Esker was arrested as a result of alleged criminal offenses reported within the county […]

The Bombers Sports Hall Fame is excited to announce the Class of 2026 inductees: Lowell Benefiel (Class of 1949) Clark Bayles (Class of 1963) Phil Sefton (Class of 1972) Jeff […]

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, where the Board took action on several items. ACTION 1. […]