An Effingham teenager was injured when the ATV he was operating collided with another vehicle late Monday morning. The incident happened at 11:23am near Watson at 1200th Street and 900th […]
Supporters of the rideshare union bill celebrate in the Senate gallery after the bill passed on the floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert) Drivers say they want better […]
Clarence “Dean” Kleinik, of Toledo, Illinois has died. He was born the son of Clarence and Ruby Kleinik. Dean married Carolyn Scott April 20, 1957 Corinth, Mississippi. He is survived […]
Tuesday will be Lou Gehrig’s Day in Major League Baseball, and a local man and his family will be helping observe the special day. June 2nd marks the date of […]
Stacy Dean Korando, 51, of Effingham, passed away at 11:29 p.m. May 14, 2026 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 […]
St. Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) speaks on the House floor (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Here’s reaction from legislators who represent portions of Effingham County to passage […]
Wendell D. Stoneburner, 78 years old passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home in Beecher City, IL, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Funeral services will […]