EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that traffic on Henrietta Street between Fayette Avenue and Jefferson Avenue will shift to the newly constructed southbound lanes ...

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for travelers to plan a safe, fun and hassle-free summer vacation. Planning a vacation is often hectic. It can be hard to know where to start with travel agents, ...

It was rainy in Frankfort the day Pfc. Clossie Brown was buried for the second time. The ground was frozen when he died.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) announce the longstanding commitment by the DAR to support MWM’s mission to honor and tell ...

According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), corn planted has reached 32%, compared to the 5-year average of 44%.

"My faith has been the staple of my career for the last few years," Hance said. "I know my worth doesn't fall on softball but ...

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The Trump administration took the unprecedented step of halting work on the next National Climate Assessment last week, ...

The Effingham City Council recently discussed the preliminary draft agreement with Square Southtown to revitalize Village ...

Orchard Inn Tavern will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 2:15 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 6, at 800 ...

The Memorial Service at Loy Cemetery will be Sunday, May 18, at 11 a.m.

Farmers apply nitrogen fertilizers to crops to boost yields, feeding more people and livestock. But when there’s more fertilizer than the crop can take up, some of the excess can ...