STAUNTON — Effingham High School opened play in the Staunton Regional with a decisive 8-1 win over Robinson Wednesday. “Overall the team played a great game,” said EHS Coach Logan […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Effingham advanced in its own Class 8-4A Volleyball Regional with a victory Tuesday evening. The Mustangs, seeded sixth, upset third-seeded Mount Zion, 25-15, 25-18. Effingham was led […]
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A Cook County man is challenging a state law that prohibits people convicted of any felony from ever owning or possessing […]
The Effingham Athletic Department runs an Athlete of the Month program each month. Athletes are nominated by head coaches and then voted on by all coaches. Winners receive recognition and […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Newton and St. Elmo/Brownstown opened the high school softball season with victories Tuesday. The Eagles moved into a 2-0 opening inning lead but Red Hill tallied a […]
Della Alice Stewart, age 91, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 09, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. […]