Tony Wayne Haney, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Cumberland County, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements […]

Fred H. Lohman, 96 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, […]

(LUKE THOELE AND THERESA HILLYER) Theresa Hillyer was recognized for her service at Tuesday night’s Effingham City Plan Commission meeting. Hillyer served four years on the Plan Commission. She also […]

The Effingham Public Library is partnering with the City of Effingham to provide a safe location for residents and visitors during dangerous weather conditions. The City of Effingham and the […]

We reported earlier this week on the resignation of Merv Gillenwater as a member of the Effingham City Council, effective April 30. The City of Effingham has released information on […]

Cumberland County board members have approved adding another camera for the southwest corner of the courthouse in Toledo. Carrie Verdeyen asked the Board to add the camera due to vandalism […]

Fred Lohman, 96 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Arrangements are pending at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.