Work has begun on a major expansion of TREC trail as board members close in on reaching the fundraising goal for the project. The 2,600-foot trail expansion will complete the approximately 2-mile loop ...

The Retina Center has plans to build a new location in Glen Carbon. The new building was discussed during the July 22 ...

Brock, a Mascoutah High grad and two-year baseball standout at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, was wrapped in a ...

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Verizon is hosting its 13th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" at various stores across central Illinois on Sunday.

The “Good Trouble Lives On” protest at the intersection of West Fayette Avenue and South Henrietta Street in Effingham on ...

A Tornado Warning has been issued for the northern parts of Effingham County, Illinois until 7:30 p.m. Central Time.

Rene Kirby, “Shallow Hal” actor, dies at 70 after lifelong battle with spina bifida Plane in crash that killed Peltola ...

These drills will take place at Effingham High School and are planned, controlled exercises involving law enforcement, school ...

The city of Effingham Water Department has issued a scheduled water outage with a boil order immediately following on both sides of North Maple Street, from West St. Anthony to ...

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $12 million. The Effingham, Illinois-based bank said it had earnings of 44 cents per share. The results fell short ...

(The Center Square) – Effingham County residents are sending a strong message to state and local officials: no new school taxes without a public vote. After learning of a $57 million bond ...