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 ...

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.

A Pickleball Tournament was held last weekend at Hendelmeyer Park. Here are a few photos from the tournament.

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.

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. Cincinnati at New York Mets, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at Miami, 6;10 p.m.

But his driving wasn’t the big news. Searle picked up his 1,000th career win as a trainer behind Here Comes Bob. Searle and Here Comes Bob went the distance in 2:09.1.