St. Elmo school board members passed the amended budget for the current fiscal year. The Board also awarded insurance bids and bids for various commodities. In personnel moves, the Board […]
David Lee Dhom, 87, of Newton went to be with the lord peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., […]
The City of Effingham and CN Railroad will be working on Jefferson Ave for the next week or so. Jefferson Ave from Merchant St. to Front St. will be closed […]
John Keith Tucker, 79, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. Private family graveside services will be held […]
Illinois State Police have identified the man involved in a shooting incident in Effingham Sunday. He is 36-year-old Allen O. Gattino of St. Charles, Missouri. Gattino arrived at St. John’s […]
Jerry Brummett Sr., 71, of Watson, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 […]
A Will County judge has ordered the suspects in the death of a man found in Lake Mattoon held until the case goes to trial. (ROBIN TURNER) 26-year-old James Adams […]