EFFINGHAM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on Keller Drive between Ford Avenue and south of Grove Avenue in Effingham is underway.

Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence.

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The 96th reunion of Shelby County, Illinois, Pioneer Joseph Baker's descendants was held Sept. 7 at St. Michael School Small Gym in Sigel.

The discovery of Teflon led to the invention of non-stick cookware, which revolutionized home cooking, but it came at a cost to the environment and human health.

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.3 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.

The DAR Community Service Award provides a unique opportunity for chapters to provide non-competitive recognition to worthy individuals and organizations for outstanding voluntary service. The contrib ...

Last year, the Ann Crooker St. Clair Constitution Week Committee learned about a third grade student who loved history.

Family members say former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has died at 79. The popular two-term Republican was credited with guiding ...

"It seems to be when we're wearing the (Military Appreciation Night jerseys) and when we're playing (Mater Dei)," Hefner said. "Very weird. We started the game on a great note, ...

Effingham Flaming Hearts senior Berkley Pullen poses for a picture inside Effingham High School Gymnasium on Sunday. The ...

Teutopolis Grade School third-grader Blakely Bowling attended the Brad Paisley concert at the Illinois State Fair this summer ...