The Lake Land College Alternative Education Club recently donated $432 to the College’s Opportunity Fund, a financial reserve ...

The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the ...

EFFINGHAM – Several City of Effingham employees were recognized recently for the hard work they’ve done. City Administrator ...

On Dec. 9, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Sub-Chapter #87 Retirees members and ...

Below are boys and girls basketball results from Thursday and Friday. The Effingham Flaming Hearts fell to Charleston, 63-46, in an Apollo Conference game at Charleston High School. Charleston led ...

The Tier 2 pension question now being addressed by Illinois lawmakers stems from a 2010 law that was bulldozed through by ...

The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to ...

Special police units practiced at an empty house planned for demolition on Wednesday, honing their tactics in anticipation of ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a large event of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations throughout Illinois. Test results received so far indicate highly pathogeni ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites outdoor lovers to start 2025 with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on Jan. 1.

The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) has been selected by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation to receive a $20,000 grant to support oral health initiatives in Effingham County.

The event will include singing, meal and an encouraging word. It is free and open to the public. Local news, sports and entertainment when you want it. Please consider subscribing so we can continue ...