Effingham Daily News, Effingham, IL

Semi-truck fire closes down part of U.S. 40 west of Effingham
An electrical issue in the sleeper portion of a semi-truck parked in a structure at 2001 W. National Ave. in Effingham is believed to have led to a fire that shut down westbound U.S. 40 heading toward Funkhouser for more than an hour Friday afternoon.
Social media spotlighted at First Friday
Brian Noe used a newspaper to make his point Friday.
Animal control comes under fire at meeting
Effingham County officials continue to discuss the state of the county’s animal control department.
High schoolers check out options at Future Fair
The Knights of Columbus Building in Effingham Thursday was flooded with high school students attending the 2009 Future Fair
Old courthouse integrity put to test
Rosen, a senior civil engineering major, was conducting RILEM tests on selected bricks at the 137-year-old building to determine the brick’s ability to stand up under winter conditions.
St. Elmo police chief fired
After 16 years of serving the city, St. Elmo’s police chief was shocked when he received notice Wednesday he was terminated effective immediately — and he doesn’t know why.
Area farmers come to the aid of a family devastated by tragic loss
Neighbors from every direction and friends of both the late Brett Schutte and his parents came to the rural Sigel farm Wednesday to harvest nearly 300 acres of soybeans John and Brett planted.
Fire rocks plant north of St. Elmo
An above-ground storage tank north of St. Elmo containing a natural gas byproduct caught on fire Wednesday injuring two workers.
Elections gear up with candidate filings
The race for the District H seat on the Effingham County Board next year is shaping up as a rematch of the 2006 race.

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