School officials say grading systems need fresh overhaul
Nov 29, 2024 · Schools designated for comprehensive or intensive support and oversight represent those with overall scores in the bottom 5% of all schools. But state and local school officials in Illinois have ...
HOLDING DOWN HOME COURT: EHS girls basketball defeat …
Dec 6, 2024 · EHS led 9-4 at the end of the first quarter, 21-12 at halftime, and 32-23 at the end of the third. The Flaming Hearts outscored the Lady Tornadoes 13-8 in the fourth quarter.
SCHAFER GETS 500: Effingham head girls basketball coach Jeff …
Nov 26, 2024 · Effingham head coach Jeff Schafer talks to freshman Averie Wolfe during a high school girls basketball game against St. Anthony at the Enlow Center on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Alex Wallner ...
Today in History: Dec. 13 | History | effinghamdailynews.com
Dec 13, 2024 · Dr. Hans Lorenz, a history teacher in Frankfurt, Germany on Dec. 13, 1960, is deeply interested in the problem of teaching German youth about Nazism.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Visits Museum | Local News ...
Dec 3, 2024 · Following the tour, Overstreet spoke about some political topics and how they intertwined with the legal system. Even though the Illinois Supreme Court has a Democratic majority, Overstreet ...
More than 54K deer harvested in Illinois first weekend of firearm ...
Nov 27, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and
UPDATE: Effingham house fire started by wood stove; no injuries
Dec 2, 2024 · A fire in a two-story house at 611 W. Edgar Ave. on Monday spread from a wood stove in the kitchen, according to Effingham Assistant Fire Chief Matt Kulesza.
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state …
Nov 26, 2024 · Medill Illinois News Bureau. CHICAGO – A state watchdog has identified at least $7.2 million in fraudulent claims and more than 275 instances of misconduct by state employees accused of bilking ...
Effingham finalizes tax levy | Local News | effinghamdailynews.com
Nov 25, 2024 · The Effingham City Council recently finalized the tax levy for the next fiscal year. The tax levy for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, May 1 through April 30, was passed.
Resident assisted by Neoga firefighter from burning home
Oct 11, 2024 · The Neoga Fire Protection District is calling its Lieutenant Cameron Finney a hero after he assisted an older man on oxygen from a burning mobile home early Thursday morning.