A local man serving in the United States Armed Forces is a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, and is serving as a member ...

Effingham City Council members Tuesday heard that the City will attempt to obtain $16.3 million to finance the balance of the Ford Avenue extension project. The City would have to contribute almost $3 ...

Effingham City Police Chief Jason McFarland said a dog escaped out the door of a house near the creek. While chasing the dog, one child fell in shallow water in the creek, while the other child fell ...

Midland States Bank was recognized as a finalist for the Best Initiative to Promote Financial Inclusion by The Future Branches Innovators Awards. This national award recognizes institutions that have ...

A local man has been charged in connection with a burglary attempt over the weekend. 40-year-old Derrick Morrell of Effingham is accused of attempting to enter an apartment in the 1600 block of ...