A reminder from Effingham County Treasurer Deb Ruholl to the property owners in Effingham County that the 2nd installment payment of the property tax is due today, Friday, October 17th.  Payment […]

Dieterich resident Martin Butler has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The 48-year-old Butler was arrested on a total of 11 criminal […]

Stew-Stras held a public hearing Wednesday on whether to issue a $2 million bond issue to replace multiple roofs. The Board also discussed the financing options and the process to […]

Lake Land College trustees renewed health, dental and vision insurance with Aetna. The agreement includes a 15.34% medical premium increase. Trustees also awarded a new fire alarm system for the […]