Shortly after 7am Tuesday, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department was advised by an employee of the Effingham City Water Department that an employee did not report for his night shift […]

Action was delayed on rezoning 1219 E. Rickelman in Silverlake Estates Tuesday. No vote was taken after information included in the Council paperwork indicated the item was for discussion only. […]

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs won his first statewide race in 2014 by fewer than 10,000 votes against his Republican opponent. More than a decade later, Frerichs — at […]

(FROM LEFT, KYLE STORTZUM, BETH JOHNSON, PHIL REED AND COURTNEY YOCKEY) The Effingham Noon Rotary Club learned much about Fellowship of Christian Athletes at their gathering on October 29. Phil […]

The Effingham County Board’s Economic Development Committee Tuesday voted to loan $28,000 to the developers of a restaurant to be located in Teutopolis. Siegfried’s is to be located west across […]

Lake Land College won the Region XXIV Championship. Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Alisa Rodionova, Moscow, Russia; Ammber Medina, Tampa, Florida; Reese Brunken, Carterville; […]