The Effingham County Chamber is inviting local employers to treat their teams to the Employee Appreciation Picnic Friday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Effingham Event Center Pavilion.

Sen. Dick Durbin's decision to not seek reelection ends his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and ...

I am self-employed with an individual health plan and confused about enrolling in Medicare when I turn 65 in July. I cannot find the answer to my situation in the Medicare & You handbook. A business ...

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his ...

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2025 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 ...

For many employees, what to do with a 401 (k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham, will host the following activities: Food Pantry second and fourth Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. Sunday service is available at stjohnslcms.net or via YouTube.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders in Jacksonville Tuesday to announce state-funded grant awards totaling $30 million for 2 ...

The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners and legal videographers, has announced that Rachel Sloss has e ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter's Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...

The Effingham Public Library has partnered with the City of Effingham to provide a safe location for residents and visitors during dangerous weather conditions.

Members of the Daisy Dolls & Guys and Western Rooters 4-H clubs got their hands dirty for a cleaner, greener future during a ...