BY MILLIE LANGE BENTON — A regional championship . . . a sectional title . . . a shot at heading to the State Tournament . . . most area […]
One driver was injured when a motorcycle and SUV collided Saturday afternoon. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office said the collision occurred at 5:22pm at Rickelman Avenue and North 4th Street. […]
Linda Sue Bower, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:17 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Linda’s life […]
Girls Basketball Class 2A Benton Super-Sectional Breese Central 46, Teutopolis 33
Charlotte June Lewis, age 90, of Farina, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be at held Pagel Funeral […]
A district court judge sentenced a Bond County man to 151 months’ imprisonment after he sold meth and engaged in a three-hour standoff with police. Johnathan Joiner, 46, of Greenville, […]