St. Anthony High School boys golf award winners were, left to right, Grayson Bloemer (Low Handicap JV), Liam McAllaster ...

Irene V. Anderson Winka, 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on October 19, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and ...

The National Trail Conference volleyball coaches have made the following selections to the All-Conference Volleyball Team for 2026. Those receiving Honorable Mention are listed alphabetically by ...

A piece of Effingham history was torn down today. The old Gabby Goat building, formerly a Greyhound Bus Station began getting ...

The 1st distribution of the 2025 real estate taxes was made today, October 21st. The total amount of $47,913,070.83 was distributed by direct deposit to 91 taxing districts.

Effingham's News and Sports Leader High School Football Centralia 44, Effingham 7 (Final) Newton 62, Marshall 6 (Final) Marion 42, Mattoon 0 (Final) Paris 41, Casey-Westfield 13 (Final) Salem 35, ...

Notice is hereby given of a public test of the Precinct Tabulation Optical Scan Technology Equipment and Program used by Effingham County, Illinois for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, ...

Wright’s Furniture & Flooring welcomes families and kids from Taylorville and surrounding communities to its 4th annual Trunk or Treat on Friday October 23rd from4-6 P.M. Local businesses are welcome ...

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The National Trail Conference Volleyball Tournament got underway Thursday at Effingham St. Anthony High School. In the opening match, North Clay was a winner over Cumberland, 25-15, 26-24. The second ...

CHARLESTON — Neoga High School finished third in the Trojan Classic Girls Cross Country Meet Saturday while Effingham took fourth place in the boys meet.

Neoga High School Coach Kirk Hacker. The National Trail All-Conference baseball teams were named. Coach of the Year is Kirk ...