In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois (AP) — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint. It’s the first...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois (AP) — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint. It’s the first...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
'Sculptures on the Avenues' winner announced
Effingham Tourism Director Jodi Thoele presented the Leonardo Nierman Award a May 5 city council meeting to Effingham-native Drew Hanfland.
May 11, 2026Open source
EDN Mother of the Year: Fairy Keach
Fairy Keach thought her daughter, Shayla, was kidding when she said Fairy was chosen as the Effingham Daily News Mother of the Year.
May 8, 2026Open source
Effingham baseball defeats Teutopolis; WSS baseball cruises past BSE
Below are results from baseball and softball games from Monday:
May 6, 2026Open source
Shelbyville, Effingham hospitals to host butterfly release ceremonies
Butterfly release ceremonies at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to honor those who passed away.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Montrose among fire protection districts receiving grants
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Teutopolis Grade School hosts community listening session
Teutopolis Grade School recently hosted a community listening session to discuss upgrades, additions and future planning. Teutopolis Unit 50 Superintendent M...
May 11, 2026Open source
Helmink records 100th career RBI in dominant win over Sullivan
SULLIVAN — Malea Helmink had two hits, including one double, two RBI and two runs scored for the Teutopolis softball team in its 20-1 win over Sullivan on...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Illinois medical-aid-in-dying law faces federal lawsuit from disabled patients, doctors before September start
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a new Illinois law set to go into effect in September that would allow doctors to prescribe medication to termina...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
New webinar series empowers Illinois communities with trusted health expertise
Current technology puts health information at our fingertips, but not all of it is reliable. As misleading content spreads quickly online, communities need c...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Edwardsville Jimmy John’s closes ahead of move to new Glen Carbon site
The sandwich shop at 1063 S. Illinois 157 served its final customers June 10 as work continues on a new location in Meridian Plaza along IL 159.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Honda recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles over subframe rust risk
Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles in salt-belt states over subframe rust.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Another round of severe weather expected tis weekend in Illinois, St. Louis area
48 hours after devastating tornadoes in Northern Illinois, another round of storms will likely hit the St. Louis
Jun 12, 2026Open source
What to do if your power goes out — Illinois EMA offers tips
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Search the latest Macon County real estate transfers
Source: Illinois Department of Revenue real estate transfer declaration sheets were submitted with the deeds recorded in the Macon County Recorder’s Office...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Storms strike again across Central Illinois
Another round of severe storms hit the Midwest Thursday night, damaging several trees and power lines that survived a previous storm less than 24 hours earlier.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Illinois
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Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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