The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) investigate two homicides in Olney. Officers responded to two homes in the 400 block of […]
Effingham City Council members Tuesday approved a design engineering contract to extend Ford Avenue to connect it to Rickelman Avenue at 4th Street. Farnsworth Group of Effingham will do the […]
The Effingham City-County Enterprise Zone Board Tuesday reviewed projects approved in the zone this year. There are incentives available for projects built in the Zone including lower property taxes and […]
The 2026 Relay for Life of Effingham County is set for Friday night. This year’s theme is “Bases Loaded With Survivors, Caregivers, and Hope.” Activities will begin at 5pm at […]
Loren Dean “Tater” Wharton, age 57, of Mason, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of […]
Eugene J. “Gene” Mette, 81, of rural Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, surrounded by family. A Mass of […]
(DREW HANFLAND WITH “CELEBRATE”) The Effingham Performance Center officially unveiled an American 250 sculpture. The EPC in connection with the Illinois Arts Council commissioned the sculpture on July 1. Local […]