Published on April 27, 2026 5:22 pm Last Updated on April 27, 2026 5:22 pm Alvina Sue Hall, age 77, of Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully at 8:50pm, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Odin Healthcare Center in Odin, Illinois. Born on December 27, 1948, ... See more
Published on April 27, 2026 5:18 pm Last Updated on April 27, 2026 5:18 pm Ruth C. Swingler, 84 of Sigel, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mon... See more
Published on April 27, 2026 10:18 am Last Updated on April 27, 2026 10:18 am David Lee James was born to Lee Wayne James and Oma May (Tanner) James on April 6, 1952. He married Marilyn Pitcher on November 15, 1968, in St. Charles, Mo. Dave passed away on ... See more
Published on April 27, 2026 10:06 am Last Updated on April 27, 2026 10:06 am The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including two who died during 2025, will be held Thu... See more
Published on April 27, 2026 9:56 am Last Updated on April 27, 2026 9:56 am The Chicago skyline as pictured across Lake Michigan from Evanston. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Article Summary - Months of drought and hot temperatures have imp... See more
