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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 terminally ill people to end
5 transported to hospital after Route 40 crash
Five people were transported to St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital with incapacitating injuries Thursday after a crash involving four vehicles on Route 40 between Effingham and Altamont, according to the Effi...
North Clay to play for third place after a 4-3 eight-inning loss to Granville Putnam County in the state se...
CHAMPAIGN — The North Clay Cardinals baseball team will play for third place today after a 4-3 eight-inning loss to Granville (Putnam County) in the second of two state semifinals
What has helped rookie JJ Wetherholt to steady start in majors?
NEW YORK (TNS) — As he’s played through the first 60 games of his first season in the big leagues and remained a constant as the Cardinals’ leadoff hitter, what
'Definitely special': Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker launches way to career high in homers
NEW YORK (TNS) — Although he’s tried to stay away from tracking his own stats through his standout first half of the 2026 season, Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker knew
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 through communities south of Chicago. Cleanup
06-10-26 Business Briefs
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Residents urge county to follow Effingham's lead on data centers; however, county has no authority
EFFINGHAM — After the Effingham City Council put a one-year pause on data centers, two residents urged county officials to do the same. However, because the county has no zoning,
Today in History: June 11
Today is Thursday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2026. There are 203 days left in the year.
Entries being taken for Little Miss Pageant
Effingham County girls who are age 5 by Aug. 4 are invited to enter the Effingham County Fair Little Miss Pageant. No one over or under age 5 will be
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 clear, science‑based guidance more than ever. Tha...
Notice
Lake Shelbyville day-use fee waiverThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on June 16 in observance of the agency’s birthday.
Rural King to invest $75M in new headquarters
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Rural King will invest $75 million to construct a new Store Support Center Campus in
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Small volunteer groups that provide food assistance to Illinoisans in need could be eligible for a new round of grant money under a program announced this week.
Motorcycle club raises awareness for biker safety through Tag All Brothers and Sisters event
Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club is organizing a “Tag-All-Brothers-and-Sisters” event in Effingham on Saturday at Legacy Harley-Davidson to provide free dog tags with life-saving information for veterans, EM...
College News
Monmouth CollegeRiley Morgan of Jewett has been named to the Dean's List at Monmouth College for the spring 2026 semester.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.
06-09-26 Business Briefs
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street held steadier and recovered some of its sell-off from last week. Oil prices, meanwhile, rose Monday following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they pared their biggest gain...
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling "like yourself," shifts in sleep, behavior and mood.
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
NEW YORK — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
BATON ROUGE, La. — In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both
When self-doubt creeps in at work, pause and reframe your negative thoughts. Here's how
NEW YORK — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time.