Today in History: Aug. 18
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2026. There are 135 days left in the year.
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Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon is Sept. 12
Clear skies early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms late. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%..
Other view: Attacks on press proving costly
Justice continues coming for the staff at the Marion County Record, the Kansas newspaper raided in 2023.
Dieterich school officials prepare 'crisis plan' for emergencies
DIETERICH – Unit 30 School Board members have reviewed a plan for being ready when the worst happens.
Upcoming Event
Monastery MuseumThe Teutopolis Monastery Museum has 38 small rooms of displays open to visitors on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Admission for adults is $5 and $1 for children.
Today in History: Aug. 15
Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2026. There are 138 days left in the year.
Tom Striplin, Guest Columnist: Keeping America the world's classroom
One of America’s greatest exports isn’t manufactured in a factory or shipped through a port. It is higher education.
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
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.
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
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.