Members of the Effingham County Board’s Administrative Committee voted this week to send a resolution to the full board, opposing the Illinois Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill. The state bill takes ...

A man in Effingham County is sharing a deeply personal story after learning that one of the two people found dead in a Bryan County home this weekend once saved his life.

Homeless people are much more likely to face emergency room visits, hospitalizations and premature death than the general ...

Incumbent Roger Burdette (County Commissioner – District 2) faces GOP primary; District 2 winner and incumbent Jamie DeLoach ...

The 7th Annual Gears & Grub Food Truck and Car Show will roar into action, bringing car enthusiasts, families, and community supporters together for a Saturday of fun in Effingham County.Thousands are ...

Becker's Healthcare recently released its list of 165 top places to work in health care, honoring hospitals, health systems and health care companies that are setting the standard for what ...

Springfield Elementary School and Ebenezer Middle School were recognized as 2026 “High Flying Schools” Monday.

A COUPLE OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS FLYING HIGH THIS MORNING. SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY AND EBENEZER MIDDLE HAVE BEEN ...

See which Bryan and Effingham County restaurants scored high and low on recent health inspections from Feb. 13-25.

Local organizations unite to coordinate events, expand programming and pursue larger grant funding across Effingham County.

January 22, 2026 - The Coastal Health District, in partnership with the Effingham YMCA, is launching a Diabetes Support Group designed to provide education, resources, and a supportive community for ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A woman representing Effingham County was crowned the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the competition this past weekend. Krista Phillips was chosen from 75 ...