Sue Marlene Harris, age 73, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 AM – Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her home. A visitation for family and friends will be […]

Effingham City Administrator Steve Miller reported at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the projected budget for the fiscal year that begins May 1 “is a little healthier since our last […]

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a […]

Timothy H. “Tim” Lidy, 77 of Wheeler, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Lois Karel Durbin, age 81, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away the morning of Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March […]