(SENIOR DIVISION WINNER COLE BURRELL) Junior Division and Senior Division winners were chosen at the Talent Show Sunday evening at the 81st Effingham County Fair. Cole Burrell was the first […]

Congratulations to Leah Ring, the 2025 Effingham County Fair Junior Miss. Leah was crowned in ceremonies held Sunday evening. She will assist the queen in various activities over the course […]

Rain has washed out pulling action tonight at the Effingham County Fair. Since the rainout has occurred, fair officials have decided on free admission to the fairgrounds tonight. You can […]

Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, who spent years as a close friend and advisor to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for his […]