The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is making it easier to shop locally for the holidays with its Holiday Open House campaign. Gift certificates are available for purchase and can be used at ...

EFFINGHAM - A 500,000-square-foot shopping center on 60 acres with several "big box" retailers will open in 2008 near Effingham High School. Effingham Mayor Bob Utz announced the plans for ...

Rachel Cunningham, a mom of four who also works as an emergency room nurse, now owns Wild Rose Bridal stores in Effingham ... and staff," she said. As an Illinois State University graduate ...