Clarence “Dean” Kleinik, of Toledo, Illinois has died. He was born the son of Clarence and Ruby Kleinik.  Dean married Carolyn Scott April 20, 1957 Corinth, Mississippi. He is survived […]

Tuesday will be Lou Gehrig’s Day in Major League Baseball, and a local man and his family will be helping observe the special day. June 2nd marks the date of […]

Stacy Dean Korando, 51, of Effingham, passed away at 11:29 p.m. May 14, 2026 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 […]

St. Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) speaks on the House floor (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Here’s reaction from legislators who represent portions of Effingham County to passage […]

Wendell D. Stoneburner, 78 years old passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home in Beecher City, IL, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Funeral services will […]

(ST. SEN. ELGIE SIMS) Budget fully funds 10th year of EBF; restores property tax relief grant By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois lawmakers approved a budget […]

ALTAMONT — Cumberland High School edged Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg to win the championship of the Class 1A Altamont Baseball Regional Saturday. Windsor/Stew-Stras opened with a 1-0 lead in the third inning then […]