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Effingham County voters do not renew SPLOST by 140 votes
Effingham County voters have rejected the renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) by a narrow margin of 140 votes. The failure of the measure means that planned projects, including a new library…
Crash affects traffic on Highway 17 at Jabez Jones Road, deputies say
Deputies from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 17 and Jabez Jones Road. Authorities have advised motorists to exercise caution when traveling through…
Effingham County jury convicts man on sex crime charges involving a child
An Effingham County jury has convicted Jacob Edgar Knowlton of rape, aggravated sodomy, and child molestation following a two-day trial. The charges stem from crimes committed against an 11-year-old girl between January…
Beasley Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Incest, Aggravated Child Molestation
A 46-year-old Effingham County man, Stanley Jefferson Beasley, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by life on probation. Beasley pleaded guilty to two counts of incest and two counts of aggravated child…
Illinois State Police Announces Results of Roadside Safety Checks
The Illinois State Police Troop 9 announced the results of roadside safety checks conducted in Effingham and Fayette counties throughout October. The operation resulted in 14 total citations or arrests, including five…
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Illinois State Police Announces Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
The Illinois State Police released results from October Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols conducted across six counties. Officers issued 26 citations and 141 written warnings, focusing on impaired driving and…
Springfield man killed in Effingham County crash, coroner says
A Springfield man was killed in a fatal vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Interstate 57, approximately eight miles south of Effingham. According to reports from WCIA, the Effingham County coroner is investigating…
Illinois State Police to Conduct Roadside Safety Check
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 has announced plans to conduct Roadside Safety Checks throughout Effingham County during the month of November. These operations aim to improve public safety by identifying…