The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday recommended three rezoning petitions for approval by the City Council. One is rezoning land at 1219 East Rickelman Avenue from non-urban to general commercial. […]
Carlyle defeated St. Anthony in soccer 4-1. The Indians scored the first goal 31 minutes into the first half. The Bulldogs answered with their lone goal seven minutes later when […]
The Cross Foundation hosted its 24th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 6 at the Effingham Event Center, honoring more than 150 volunteers who serve as greeters and members […]
Eastern Illinois University is facing a reduction in staff. EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in an email Tuesday morning the elimination of 17 staff positions and the non-renewal of 23 […]
The City of Effingham and Effingham County have each officially declared Wednesday, October 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. City Mayor Mike Schutzbach and County Board Chairman […]
Members of the Effingham County Board’s Legislative Committee Tuesday discussed an advisory referendum regarding a Federal scholarship tax credit. County Board Chairman Josh Douthit said the measure would have no […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members voted to approve a proposal from Upchurch and Associates to replace the Cowden-Herrick Elementary School roof. The Board approved a high school science field trip to […]