Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have…

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If you are not able to attend a Veterans Day service near you this year, please join others from around the country online to commemorate Veterans Day 2020. National Veterans…

Effingham State’s Attorney Bryan Kibler, Representative Darren Bailey (109th District), Representative Blaine Wilhour (107th District), and the family of Illinois State Police Officer Layton Davis will hold a press conference…

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a three-hour seminar at the state Chamber offices in Springfield (215 E. Adams Street). Michael Bantz of Inman…

Blood Drives Coordinated Through the American Red Cross Rep. Wilhour joins the effort to urged civic groups, churches and organizations that normally host blood drives to remember blood collection is…

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is working with county emergency managers throughout the state to ensure local governments impacted by COVID-19 have all documents and paperwork necessary to qualify…

Driver Services Facilities Will focus on New Drivers, Expired DL/IDs and Vehicle Transactions through July 31 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office’s reopening plan – beginning…

Rep. Blaine Wilhour has proposed a Back to Business Plan that speeds up the timeline for businesses to reopen from the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan. The Effingham County Chamber of…

If someone says to you: “I’m from the Local Health Department and I am here to tell you to cease your operations.” Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Ask the government…