The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the building demolition project along Fayette Avenue (U.S. 40) in Effingham is underway. The buildings to be removed are on the south side of ...

Standing in the hallway outside the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, a couple of reporters spotted Alex Bregman heading toward the batting cages wearing a batting helmet.

The Newton volleyball program seemingly never has the latter. The defense is always there. The Lady Eagles showed that strong ...

National Seat Check Saturday is this weekend, with the Illinois Department of Transportation reminding parents and caregivers to take advantage of free car seat checking stations throughout the ...

EFFINGHAM — Effingham Public Library Board discussed plans for two outdoor projects Monday. One project will add a bike rack closer to the library entrance and will cost the city an estimated $12,000.

After months of discussion, Teutopolis village and school district officials are close to finalizing an intergovernmental TIF ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and has since lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.

The 97th family reunion of Shelby County Pioneer Joseph Baker was held Sept. 13 at St. Michael School Small Gym.

As Altamont Fire Protection District receives a call for a fire in the south side of the city, its volunteer firefighters quickly race to put on their gear.

Mitch Stewart, a young Strasburg Lions Club member, contributed his talents and abilities to update and enhance the park during this year’s Strasburg Park Renovation.

Collin Corbett has spent enough time in politics to know he’s a longshot to pull off a victory as an independent candidate for governor.

A shot at the playoffs has come down to the Taylorville game in each of the last two seasons for the Effingham football team. Each meeting has ended in losses ...