Tracking Dr. Leon John Willien, 1840-1919
While working in the genealogy room at the Effingham Public Library, I came across an intriguing article in an 1896 issue of an Effingham newspaper. The title was “Effingham County’s
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Effingham County Chamber welcomes SAFE through Sarah Bush Lincoln Pay It Forward Program
The Effingham County Chamber welcomes SAFE as one of its newest members through the Pay It Forward membership program sponsored by Capital Investor Sarah Bush Lincoln.
Jon and Lisa Schafer share their card-collecting journey with Congress: 'We were humbled and honored to be...
“We are very humble people, so it’s hard for me to brag about [the business],” Lisa said. “We’ve had our business for 35 years and Jon’s done this for probably
Column: Ivan Herrera remains part of Cardinals big-picture catching conversation
The sauna-like air and sticky humidity didn’t deter Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera, nor did the Colorado Rockies targeting and exploiting his throwing struggles for five stolen bases in a start
Memorial signs honoring fallen soldiers dedicated
EFFINGHAM — The Effingham community honored two of its own Tuesday who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Teutopolis Trustees table agreement on financial aid to Unit 50 school district
Teutopolis Trustees worked during a recent meeting on nailing down an intergovernmental agreement for providing money to local schools but tabled a decision for now.
St. Anthony Parish welcomes new staff and teachers
St. Anthony of Padua Parish Pastor Peter Harman announces the addition of 11 new teachers and staff for the 2026-27 school year. St. Anthony High School welcomes two new educators.
Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best candidate for agriculture
SHIRLEY, Ill. — Illinois farmers heard pitches from incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey on Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues.
Rincon Considers First City Property Tax Since 1998
Rincon could replace its $240 fee with a property tax as the city seeks more stable funding and tax relief for homeowners.
Friday Public Hearing to Address Data Center Power Plant Expansion
Effingham residents can weigh in on proposed Plant McIntosh units amid Georgia’s data center boom.
Honor Flight taking off Sept. 1
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be taking Mission 78 on Sept. 1 from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Notice
Consolidated ElectionOn April 6, 2027, the City of Effingham will hold an election for the purpose of selecting a mayor (four-year term) and four city commissioners (four-year terms). Any registered voter of...
Illinois will not change child vaccine guidelines after Trump executive order; State to follow recommendati...
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by a leading pediatric medical group.
Caleb Williams, Garrett Bradbury strive to connect as they build a new quarterback-center relationship
When Garrett Bradbury joined the New England Patriots for a season last year, he had a built-in bonding mechanism with quarterback Drake Maye — the center temporarily crashed at Maye’s
Project Camellia Raises Environmental Concerns in Effingham County
Isaiah Scott examines Project Camellia’s potential impact on Effingham County’s air, water, wetlands and wildlife.
Effingham Schools Cut Millage Rate, Lower Tax Burden
Effingham County schools plan to lower the millage rate as the district’s tax digest grows and the budget rises.
St. Anthony Church Picnic raffle winners announced
Results of the 2026 St. Anthony Church Picnic raffles are listed below by prize, followed by donor, then winner.
Grain Bids
Grain BidsGrain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Trucker beaten in Effingham, airlifted to hospital
Effingham police are investigating an incident early Saturday morning in which a trucker was beaten and airlifted to a hospital for treatment, according to Police Chief Kurt Davis.
SBA relief still available to Illinois businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by severe storms, torn...
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Illinois of the Sept. 8 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaste...
Today in History: Aug. 11
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2026. There are 142 days left in the year.
Who are some of the most impactful volleyball players in the area? Here are the 20 players to watch this se...
Below are the top 20 best players returning to the area this season. Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name. Statistics are from the 2025 volleyball season.
Restoration work on The Heart continues
Representatives of The Heart Theatre presented information during a city council meeting about the mulit-year restoration process, and requested that the council ask questions, start a dialogue with the group
Effingham residents, officials visit data centers
Just a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Effingham County, where OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center project July 22, is Walton County, where data centers from Meta have called home since 2019.