http://www.effinghamdailynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130845.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130845.html More than 1,500 Harley Davidson owners are expected to come into town for the Illinois’ Harley-Davidson Owners Group (HOG) Rally today and Saturday at Thelma Keller Convention Center. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:05:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130617.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130617.html A little sprucing up is in store for the local branch library in Brownstown thanks to a state grant recently awarded to the library district. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:04:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130456.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130456.html The pit bull who bit a young Effingham girl last month has been euthanized, Effingham County State’s Attorney Ed Deters said Thursday. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130331.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_158130331.html A Beecher City administrator whose actions as he broke up a fight on school grounds came under question recently has retired, but he will not face criminal charges. Fri, 30 May 2008 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_151122939.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_151122939.html Groups of striking Heartland Human Services workers continue to man metal sheds outside Heartland offices and facilities in the ongoing strike that has lasted nearly 11 months and shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Fri, 30 May 2008 12:26:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_151122750.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_151122750.html Spring showers might bring May flowers, but the excessive rain is a hassle for corn growers in the area. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:51:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123145155.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123145155.html Effingham and St. Anthony high school students got a taste of life as city government officials and departments heads during Elks National Law Day Thursday. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123145014.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123145014.html The highlight of Law Day observances in Effingham County always seems to be the chance for high school students to fire off rounds from an automatic weapon. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123143926.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_123143926.html The standoff in the state capital over funds for agriculture programs reached a conclusion Wednesday as Gov. Rod Blagojevich agreed to release Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:38:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_109123909.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_109123909.html Epicenter located at West Salem; later trembling could have been an earthquake or an aftershock Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:35:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_095123609.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_095123609.html Those attending the Fourth Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council symposium on sexual predators heard harsh lessons Thursday from a man who began preying on others at the age of 12. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:21:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088122113.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088122113.html Junior high students learn about astronomy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088121900.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088121900.html The venerable institution of township government could be in peril if a new constitutional convention is called. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:17:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088121700.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_088121700.html In a possible reflection of a declining economy, unemployment figures in all seven counties covered by the Effingham Daily News have risen since last year at this time. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_081124308.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/homepage/local_story_081124308.html Sen. Dick Durbin defended the use of earmarked federal funds for state and local projects during a meeting with Effingham Mayor John Lange Thursday.