Laurie Thompson recorded her 500th career victory on Saturday when Teutopolis defeated Olney (Richland County) at Richland County High School.

The Effingham banking team at First National Bank of Waterloo recently deployed their annual “cookie drop,” showering the Effingham Police Department, Effingham Fire Department and RuralMed EMS (ambul ...

Effingham County deputies served an arrest warrant on Jeffery R. Esker, 34, of Teutopolis, during the afternoon of Dec. 5. The warrant stems from alleged criminal offenses reported within Effingham ...

Recent polling by Reuters found that 45% of voters list “cost of living” as their top concern heading into the 2026 election.

Each year, the State Board of Education releases an annual report card with data showing how students are doing in the basic subjects of reading, writing and ...

Salger’s Ostrich Products in Illinois offers a red meat alternative, meeting a need within growing market demand.

Christmas songs, bubbles and the smell of peppermint hot chocolate filled the air downtown on Saturday for Effingham’s ...

For years, Enduring Freedom Ministries has provided food, clothing and essential services to families in need. They even give ...

Wall Street pulls back from record heights ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a pair of “oh, no” throws Friday that would have been the talk of the week had ...

The NFC North lead is at stake Sunday when the Chicago Bears (9-3) visit the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1). The Bears have won ...

The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears have made remarkable turnarounds this NFL season. Each team holds the top seed in ...