The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge repairs will resume on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham beginning today, February 23. One […]
Nathaniel “Nate” Gray, 34, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026. Nate grew up in Effingham and later made his home in Palm Bay, Florida where he built a life […]
Richard J. Worman, 92 of Effingham, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, […]
Joan A. “Annie” Miller, 90 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home in Teutopolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, […]
Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is […]
Altamont school officials met Saturday for a strategic planning meeting. Mark Holland led a transportation update, including a fleet update and five-year rotation discussion. For next year, the district is […]
Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has released a statement on housing and what the City is doing to address the issue. Here is the Mayor’s report: “I want to take a […]