Paul Koerner, Board Chairman of Koerner Distributor, was named this year’s Effingham Citizen of the Year. The announcement came at Saturday night’s annual Chamber Gala. Koerner was recognized for the success […]

By BRIGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois bfox@capitolnewsillinois.com Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led state health policy during the height of the COVID-19 […]

State Representative Brad Halbrook has filed legislation to end the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks and schedules between standard and daylight saving time.  Halbrook’s House Bill 1400 would make daylight […]

  Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced construction will begin on the $3.15 million, 8,000-square-foot Applied Technology Center at Olney Central College (OCC), one of four […]

(VICKIE KIGHT {center} OF ENDURING FREEDOM MINISTRIES WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK) Washington Savings Bank has announced its successful donation to local food pantries following the 2024 Reverse Advent […]

(2024 MISS EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR QUEEN KYANDRA ZERRUSEN) The 2025 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention begins today in Springfield. One of the highlights is the Miss Illinois County Fair […]