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Jasper County Honors Generations of Veterans During Veterans Day Ceremony

Jasper County came together to honor the men and women who have served our nation during its annual Veterans Day program, recognizing generations of local residents whose dedication, courage and sacrifice have helped preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy today. The ceremony featured patriotic music, military traditions, heartfelt reflections and special...

Jasper County, IL · 1d
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Marriage licenses — Nov. 11, 2026

Marriage licenses filed recently at the Crawford County Clerk’s Office include:. Arcus Adam Cook and Emily Rose Cafin Oct. 1. William James Ridgway Jr. and Penny Lee Craig (Perkins) Oct. 1. Derek Ray Nichols and Miranda N. Stuart Oct. 2. Cody Lamar Schultz and Melissa Garzon Osorio Oct. 13.

Crawford County, IL · 2d

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Effingham High School Earns Highest State Performance Designation, Three Additional Unit 40 Schools Recognized

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 Schools is celebrating strong results in the 2026 Illinois School Report Card, highlighted by Effingham High School earning an overall Exemplary designation, the highest of five performance designations awarded to Illinois schools. Summative Designations provide a measure of school performance and progress in academic...

Effingham, IL · 2d
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Effingham Shipping Opens, Bringing Packing, Shipping & More Back to Effingham

Effingham, IL – November 11, 2026 – The Effingham County Chamber welcomes Effingham Shipping, LLC., a new, locally-owned business bringing packing and shipping services, as well as the UPS and FedEx brands, back to Effingham. Owned by longtime Effingham business owner Wayne Moran, Effingham Shipping fills a need...

Effingham, IL · 2d
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Cleanup continues, road closures expected following Mattoon building collapse

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mattoon Fire Chief said several roads in the city will be closed for about two weeks while crews clean up a building that collapsed earlier this year. Chief Jeff Hilligoss said cleanup will begin Monday, Nov. 16. The following roads will be closed until the work is completed: Westbound Prairie […]

Mattoon, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Seven area players earn Illinois football all-state first-team honors

Calhoun's Matthews and Eilerman, Greenfield's Bowman, Carlinville's White, Roxana's Shorter, Jersey's Tucker and Edwardsville's Hill-Lomax make football all-state first team.

Edwardsville, IL · 6h

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Johnston City shuts down Newton for spot in Elite 8

JOHNSTON CITY — After a bit of a shaky start, the Johnston City Indians settled in and took care of business in their 2A Round of 16 matchup, beating Newton 16-7. The Eagles scored a touchdown on their second play from scrimmage to take an early 7-0 lead over the top-seeded and unbeaten Indians.

Johnston City, IL · 16h

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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 9h

Effingham Radio

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Effingham County Board Chairman Recognizes Tony Koester For 31 Years Of Service To Veteran’s Assistance Commission

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit presents Certificate of Appreciation to Tony Koester for 31 years of service to the Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission. During the October meeting of the local Veterans Assistance Commission, Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit presented Tony Koester with a Certificate...

Effingham County, IL · 1d

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Shop With a Cop Needs Donations

(Undated) — The Norman T. Richards Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 122 is now accepting Shop With a Cop applications. RPD Officer and Shop With a Cop coordinator, Jamesha Steber, says donations are not keeping pace with applications. Steber says donations can be mailed to PO Box 188,...

Robinson, IL · 1d

Effingham Radio

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Effingham County 4-H Makes History With First-Ever Livestock Skill-A-Thon

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- History was made on November 10, 2026, as Effingham County 4-H members participated in the county’s first-ever Livestock Skill-a-Thon, hosted by the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. For many participants, the event was an entirely new experience. Members arrived unsure of what to expect but...

Effingham County, IL · 1d

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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from Joint Commission

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Effingham, IL · 3d

hometownregister.com

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Robinson council considering annual tax levy

Robinson is ready to set its tax levy for the coming year. The Robinson City Council approved a tentative levy during its most recent meeting. It is slightly higher than this year’s amount. The total proposed levy is $873,739, 4.48 percent or $37,535.68 more than the $8365,778 actually collected...

Robinson, IL · 2d

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Area 4-H coordinators attend conference

Four staff members from Illinois Extension serving Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties attended the 2026 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Conference in Kansas City, Mo., in October. Youth Educators Jennifer Bishop and Jaylynn Schober, along with 4-H Program Coordinators Brittany Smith (Edgar County) and April Knoblett (Crawford...

Crawford County, IL · 2d

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Rumpke opens Illinois landfill; judge dismisses part of Seneca Meadows suit

Landfill operators continue to be the focus of scrutiny from environmental groups, particularly over landfill gas emissions and odor issues. A new report calls for stricter landfill gas rules in New York. Meanwhile, a panel of judges has dismissed some claims from environmental groups that aim to block the expansion of the embattled Seneca Meadows landfill in New York. In Illinois, Rumpke Waste & Recycling celebrated the opening of its new landfill.

Illinois · 9h

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‘BECI’ Transmission Line developer extends public comment timeline

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Midcontinent Grid Solutions is extending the public engagement schedule for the BECI Project ahead of the application is filed with state regulators. The new schedule includes open houses in the first quarter of 2027 and will file for its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) no sooner than May 1.

Wisconsin · 6h