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Eugene J. "Gene" Mette, 81, of rural Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, surrounded by ...

Eugene J. “Gene” Mette, 81, of rural Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, surrounded by family. A Mass of […] The post Eugene J. “Gene” Mette (81) of rural Effingham appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Jerry Brummett Sr., 71, of Watson, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 […] The post Jerry Brummett Sr. (71) of Watson appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Ginger Ann Wells, age 89 of Vandalia, IL passed away on July 3, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born December 12, 19...

Jay Arthur Perry, age 70 of Vandalia, IL passed away July 4, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born May 5, 1956 in Vand...

(Springfield, IL) -- Drivers across Illinois are being warned as state agencies are cracking down on impaired driving this holiday weekend. State Poli...

(Springfield, IL) -- The possibility of the early release of Sean Grayson is getting a reaction from the family of Sonya Massey. Grayson, a former San...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — Illinois officially launched the Illinois Department of Early Childhood on Tuesday, creating the state’s first agency dedicated solely to early childhood programs and services. The new department consolidates programs previously administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois State Board of Education and the Governor’s Office of Early...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - With high temperatures and humidity, the Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public to look out for paveme...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to remain alert for pavement failures as dangerous heat and humidity continue across the state. According to IDOT, prolonged periods of extreme heat can cause pavement to buckle or blow out with little warning, creating uneven road surfaces that may pose a hazard to drivers. Maintenance crews are...