A person was injured in a crash south of Farina Tuesday afternoon.

Edwardsville downed St. Anthony, 68-50. The tournament continues Friday as Rantoul meets Edwardsville at 3 p.m., Breese Central takes on Robinson at 4:30. Mattoon goes against Champaign Central at 6 p ...

St. Elmo/Brownstown had two players hit double figures. Lowell Wilhour finished with 16 points while Jayden Hughett added 12. L. Wilhour finished with seven steals and eight rebounds. Graiden Wilhour ...

A reminder that today is the final day to sign up for the 2024 Lighted Christmas Parade through downtown Effingham. The parade will take place on Saturday evening, December 7 as part of the annual ...

Former Effingham resident Brooklyn Rueger was sentenced in Marion County Tuesday to eight years in prison on a ...

St. Elmo resident Wesley Mansker was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison. The 35-year-old Mansker was sentenced on a ...

Coach Jeff Schafer (right in red holding the basetball) received his 500th victory as a coach while Effingham High School ...

EHS ran out to a 25-3 opening quarter lead as Saige Althoff connected for eight points while Sidney Donaldson Alyssa Martin and Bella Austin chipped in with four each. Brian Beals had five points in ...

Bethany resident Daniel Bennett was sentenced to jail time and probation in Effingham County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

In a report entitled Vision 20-30, the officials say the state should adopt new tests that measure both how well students are doing now and how much they grow academically over time. The report comes ...

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between November 22-24. 763 deer were taken in Effingham County, about 100 ...

Keep the area around the stove clear of towels, papers, potholders, or anything that can burn. Check your oven before preheating to ensure there are no items inside. If you are simmering, baking, or ...