Janet L. Kistner, 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Janet was born April […]

Judith A. “Judy” Willenborg, 89, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Willowbrook in Effingham, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 […]

A Mason man was injured in a UTV crash Friday night. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash happened at 7:18pm on 750th Street, just south of Interstate 57. The […]

Eighth-grade volleyball regionals opened play Saturday. Following are the local regionals with the winners. Class 8-1A Chrisman Scottland Regional Windsor and Findlay Okaw Valley moved on after capturing victories. Windsor […]

An individual was arrested Monday morning on an outstanding warrant. The arrest occurred around 10:30am at a residence along Willow Street. Effingham Police Chief Kurt Davis said information as to […]

The Effingham Police Department, in partnership with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, invites you to participate in the 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an 8-week program beginning March 26, 2026. This […]