A person was injured in a crash south of Farina Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just before 3pm on Illinois Route 37. Marion County Sheriff's Office reports the crash occurred when a vehicle ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fayette County voters will decide whether to allow a sales tax increase to help pay for a new courthouse. The Fayette County board voted Tuesday to place the increase on the April 2025 ballot. The ...

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

MULBERRY GROVE -- St. Elmo/Brownstown picked up a victory over Maryville Christian at the Mulberry Grove Boys Basketball Tournament Wednesday eveneing. The Eagles claimed a 48-31 win over Maryville ...

Effingham High School fell to Rantoul in overtime, 48-43 in the opening game Wednesday evening of the St. Anthony Turkey Tournament. Mattoon was a 79-25 winner over Robinson in the second game.

The Illinois House, during their Fall Veto Session, paused to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the IHSA Class 2A ...

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 ...