Published on February 18, 2026 2:55 pm Last Updated on February 18, 2026 2:55 pm Square Southtown confirmed today that it prevailed at a foreclosure auction on November 4, 2024, to purchase the Village Square Mall, with the intent of revitalizing the long... See more
Published on February 18, 2026 8:28 am Last Updated on February 18, 2026 9:07 am Michael Thomas “Mike” Macklin, age 60, of Mason, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home in Mason, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Thur... See more
Published on February 17, 2026 6:43 pm Last Updated on February 17, 2026 6:43 pm Effingham City Council members Tuesday agreed on the sale of Village Square Mall from Square Southtown to the City of Effingham. Any movement on the sale is contingent on the... See more
Published on February 17, 2026 3:20 pm Last Updated on February 17, 2026 3:20 pm The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club shared a highlight from their February 17th program. Tracy Haddock, Director of Healthy Communities at Sarah Bush Lincoln, recently shared h... See more
Published on February 17, 2026 2:54 pm Last Updated on February 17, 2026 2:54 pm Maurice “Mauri” Stingle, 85, of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at his residence. Per his wishes Cremation Rites were accorded. The ... See more
