"It's a big rivalry game for the boys and one you always get amped up for," Hearts head coach Mack Thompson said. "You know ...

The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up ...

Ameren Illinois residential customers will see an average $3.65 monthly increase on their natural gas bills in January after ...

ALTAMONT – Altamont City Clerk Sarah Stephen presented an appropriation to the city’s estimated tax levy for fiscal year 2026 ...

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round. Many people feel ...

Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy ...

The Christmas concerts at the Effingham County Museum have been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. The Hometown Christmas Choir will perform at 6:15 p.m. followed by the FACE Orchestra Christmas ...

Meanwhile, Effingham County Chamber seeks nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Business awards, which celebrate local businesses that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and community ...

Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to ...

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced that the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt ...

Once again, the Effingham Daily News is preparing to publish its annual Letters to Santa on Saturday, Dec. 20, in a special ...

To kick off Giving Tuesday, the Effingham Imagination Library is hosting two opportunities for the Effingham County Community ...