Cowden-Herrick teachers named eighth grader Eli Maxedon and junior Ryleigh Sarver Students of the Month for February.

The Illinois State Board of Education is not telling schools to stop any diversity, equity and inclusion lessons or programs, ...

Millikin University announced the names of area undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Enduring Freedom Ministries will have its distribution for free groceries, hot meals, haircuts, clothing and free laundromat service on the following dates.

The United States Air Force Jazz Band, Airmen of Note, will perform a special concert on Sunday, April 27, at the Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt West.

Carder Walden's 24 points helped the North Clay boys basketball team defeat Mulberry Grove in a quarterfinal matchup of the Class 1A South Central Regional.

Before the season began, St. Anthony eighth-grade boys basketball coach John Hoene knew what his team could be. The Bullpups ...

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Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway. Airport webcam ...

Shelbyville, recently honored National Guard soldiers in the Blackhawk Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment at one of the mobilization ceremonies held as the soldiers prepare ...

Lawmakers are considering legalizing a controversial medical practice that proponents say could ease suffering for the ...

Beginning March 1, the Effingham Daily News will publish its print edition three days per week – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We will continue to publish timely content every day ...