2026 Effingham County Softball Season Preview: Next Wave
The Rebels replace key seniors but expect new leaders to keep Effingham County in the state title hunt.
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South Effingham Softball 2026 Season Preview: Title Hopes
The Mustangs return eight starters and a deep roster as South Effingham softball begins its 2026 title chase.
Project Camellia: Effingham Plans OpenAI Data Center Forum
Effingham commissioners are considering an August Project Camellia forum, public input and a possible data center moratorium.
Today in History: Aug. 4
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2026. There are 149 days left in the year.
08-03-26 Business Briefs
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse. The S&P 500 jumped 1.5% Monday and is...
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Dine With a DocSenior Education Ministries Inc. invites area seniors, veterans, caregivers and community members to attend a special Dine with a Doc program on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at th...
Lake Land College Medical Assistant graduates honored at pinning ceremony
Lake Land College celebrated the Summer 2026 Medical Assistant Program graduates at an annual pinning ceremony.
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Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 62F. Winds light and variable..
Pennington turns his focus to the collegiate level after leading Teutopolis to the first state title in boy...
A summer of reflection and hard work was how Teutopolis graduate Coen Pennington prepared for his upcoming senior season. He knew he needed to take his game up one level
'DISTANCE'ING HIMSELF FROM THE PACK: Steady growth leads to Crutcher being the area's best distance runner...
"I knew I could have had a big leap coming into this year because I trained pretty hard this offseason and went up to 60 to 65-ish miles throughout the
Effingham County Fair attracts campers with 4-H, food and music
ALTAMONT – The Effingham County Fair kicked off over the weekend, bringing family, friends, music, fair food and 4-H animals together at the fairgrounds.
Unit 40 announces first day of school schedules
Wednesday, Aug. 12, is the first day of attendance for Effingham Unit 40 students.
ENTEC Services breaks ground on new facility in Dieterich Industrial Park
The Effingham County Chamber recently joined ENTEC Services Inc. to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new facility in Dieterich Industrial Park.
WWI, Ada Kepley and Patriotism
Visitors to the Effingham County Museum can learn much about a person who is a major figure in women’s history, whether locally, nationally or globally.
Today in History: August 1
Today is Saturday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2026. There are 152 days left in the year.
Effingham Officials Report Threats After OpenAI Data Center News
Officials say threats, online attacks and security concerns have followed debate over OpenAI's Effingham data center.
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Students in all Illinois public schools will soon have to abide by rules barring them from using cellphones or other personal electronic communication devices during school hours unless they have
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Cloudy with occasional light rain throughout the day. High 77F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
Dieterich Oks TIF money for curb access for new business coming to industrial park
DIETERICH – A new business is coming to town and the village will pay for a curb cut providing access to the new building expected to open in October.
Unit 50 hosting meetings on grade school project
Teutopolis Unit 50 School District will host a series of Clear View Community Conversations on a proposed grade school project.
Effingham road closure
The reconstruction of Merchant Street in Effingham will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 a.m. and will be completed this fall. Merchant St will be closed from Flamingo Avenue
First degree murder charges filed in Lake Mattoon death
PLAINFIELD – Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation announce that additional charges of first-degree murder have been filed against the two suspects previously charged in connection to th...