Helen Louise Denton, age 77, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held at […]

Kevin E Spain, age 63, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 4:00 to […]

Effingham Public Library board members are pursuing strategic planning for 2027. The Board heard from a firm called Fast Forward. After reviewing the firm’s findings, the Board is asking for […]

Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Final budget details are still being negotiated behind […]

Democratic Rep. Thaddeus Jones speaks on the House floor on his way to passing a pair of bills to regulate the homeowner and auto insurance industries. (Capitol News Illinois photo […]

The City of Effingham Utility Billing Department has announced that West Grove Avenue will be closed from S Cherry St. to S Mulberry St. beginning Monday, June 1st @ 7:00AM until […]