Guiding four horses to victory was Jamaica Patton. Patton won behind Jim’s Big Boy in the ISA 3-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pace in the sixth race. The duo won in 2:02.1. He then claimed the seventh race, ...

Wyatt Avenatti claimed three victories in the sulky while Matthew Avenatti, Mike Cox and Jacquavyian Carter were all two-time winners. W. Avenatti took Vertical Speed to the win in the second race of ...

Effingham Water Superintendent Michael Dirks has announced that Lake Sara is closed to all boating traffic.

A girl with local ties has been crowned Miss Champaign County Fair. Sophia Hartke is the daughter of Ted and Jessica Hartke ...

Effingham Junior High School Softball Camp has been canceled for Monday, July 21. Camp will now be held Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 24.

Pickleball was held last weekend at Hendelmeyer Park. Here are a few photos.

Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia, 5:45 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 5:45 p.m. San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Evelyn Probst, 85, of Effingham died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Note: José Ramírez (CLE) was elected as the AL’s starting third baseman but opted out of the game.

Major League Baseball Friday, July 18 Schedule (All Times Central) Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at ...