Published on March 10, 2026 6:19 am Last Updated on March 10, 2026 6:23 am James Rentfrow, 76, of Farina, formerly of Effingham died on March 3rd, 2026. He was born on August 4th, 1949, in Effingham to Norman and Helen (Williams) Rentfrow. On May 23rd, 19... See more
Published on March 9, 2026 5:24 pm Last Updated on March 9, 2026 5:24 pm Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced that an estimated 250,000 Illinoisans with a disability are now eligible to open ABLE accounts that allow them to save and invest ... See more
Published on March 9, 2026 5:00 pm Last Updated on March 9, 2026 5:00 pm Debra Lin “Debbie” Stortzum, age 64, of Ramsey, IL passed away on February 22, 2026. Debbie was born March 20, 1961 in Flora, IL the daughter of James and Shirley Pierson. She marrie... See more
Published on March 9, 2026 4:42 pm Last Updated on March 9, 2026 4:42 pm Janet L. Kistner, 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Janet was born April... See more
Published on March 9, 2026 11:13 am Last Updated on March 9, 2026 11:13 am The Effingham Police Department, in partnership with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, invites you to participate in the 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an 8-week program beginn... See more
