Illinois State Police said the four were traveling westbound in a car on County Road 400 North around 4:20 a.m. when the driver ran through a stop sign and avoided the gates of a railroad crossing.

A 72-year-old man from Teutopolis, Illinois, was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash in Effingham County.

Four people died after a train struck their car early Sunday morning near Shelby County Road 400 North and Route 45, north of ...

Effingham County is continuing with its plans to ensure residents have a safe space for outdoor recreation.Tuesday, the county will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new playground at Sand Hill ...

Wesley E. Carver, 19, Neoga; Josiah T. Koons, 21, Neoga; Cruz M. Watts, 18, Effingham; and Christian S. Beckler, 18, Effingham were fatally injured in the accident.

SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WICS) — Four people are dead after a car collided with a train at a railroad crossing in Shelby County ...

A developer agreement between Effingham County and Greenland Developers for Goshen Road Apartments is up for vote at Tuesday night’s commissioner's meeting. The new housing development would ...

It's county fair time in Illinois. County fairs have long been part of the fabric of the Midwest, offering that unique mix of agriculture, entertainment and food. So, be a kid again. Here's a look ...

Effingham County has plans to renovate two wings of the Historic Central High School in Springfield to create offices, storage, and a community space. This beach on Hilton Head is considered one ...

Rock island County law enforcement agencies will be conducting a coordinated traffic safety initiative along the Illinois 5 corridor ... jurisdictions over the 24-hour period.