Local News

Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club Tours New Deb's Catering Facility
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club recently toured the new Deb's Catering facility in Altamont, following the fire that impacted the business in 2025. Tiffany Wasson le...
4h ago

Economic Development Advisory Board Met Wednesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County's loan board says all current borrowers are making their required payments, a positive sign as members look toward expanding local business lending op...
10h ago

Pre-Filing Notice For April 06, 2027 Consolidated Election
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Notice is hereby given that the office of the Village Clerk will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to noon...
19h ago

Chamber Celebrates Six Recent Business And Organization Milestones
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber recently celebrated six businesses and organizations marking new chapters in Effingham County through new locations, expanded spaces and a...
22h ago

One Hope United Kicks Off Annual Holiday Hope Express Gift Initiative In Mattoon
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- One Hope United, a nonprofit organization supporting children and families in Mattoon and across Illinois and Florida, is kicking off its annual Holiday Hope Express cam...
Nov 7, 2026

All Three Teutopolis Schools Earn Exemplary Recognition In 2026 Illinois Report Card
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The newly released 2026 Illinois Report Card highlights strong student achievement and continued excellence across Teutopolis CUSD #50, with all three district school...
Nov 7, 2026

Effingham City Council Met Tuesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham City Council moved forward on several major items during Wednesday's meeting, including the approval of an ordinance authorizing the city to issue $4.1 milli...
Nov 7, 2026

City Of Effingham Announces Road Closure For Monday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the City of Effingham: Holiday Dr. will be closed from North Maple St. to Taylor St. Monday, November 9th from 6:30AM to 5:30PM. Call 217-342-2366 with any questi...
Nov 6, 2026
Local Sports

Lake Land College Volleyball Team Wins Region XXIV Championship
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Saturday, October 31, the Lake Land College Lakers Volleyball team defeated the Vincennes University Trailblazers in the championship round of the Region XXIV Tourn...
16h ago

Local Sports Schedule For Saturday November 7th
Local Sports Schedule For November 7th High School Football Second Round Class 1A South 5 Seed Camp Point Central (9-1) at 4 Seed Sullivan (9-1) 2:00 P.M. 7 Seed Salt Fork (8-2) at 2 Seed Arthur...
Nov 6, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Friday November 6th
Local Sports Schedule For November 6th High School Football Second Round Class 1A North 8 Seed Fisher (8-2) at 1 Seed Heyworth (10-0) 7:00 P.M. Class 2A South 8 Seed Newton (7-3) at 1 Seed John...
Nov 6, 2026

Local Sports Results For Thursday November 5th, Volleyball Sectional Championships
Local Sports Results For November 5th High School Volleyball Class 1A St. Elmo Sectional Championship (2 Seed) Okawville (25-12) defeated (3 Seed) South Central (26-9) 25-18, 25-20 Class 1A Winds...
Nov 5, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Thursday November 5th, Volleyball Sectional Championships
Local Sports Schedule For November 5th High School Volleyball Class 1A St. Elmo Sectional Championship 3 Seed South Central (26-8) vs. 2 Seed Okawville (24-12) 6:00 P.M. Winner advances to the Oka...
Nov 5, 2026

Local Sports Results For Tuesday November 3rd, Volleyball Sectional Semi Finals
Local Sports Results For November 3rd High School Volleyball Class 1A St. Elmo Sectional (2 Seed) Okawville defeated (4 Seed) Cisne 25-14, 25-21 (3 Seed) South Central defeated (1 Seed) Carlyle 19...
Nov 3, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Tuesday November 3rd, Volleyball Sectional Semi Finals
Local Sports Schedule For November 3rd High School Volleyball Class 1A St. Elmo Sectional 4 Seed Cisne (27-8) vs. 2 Seed Okawville (23-12) 6:00 P.M. 1 Seed Carlyle (28-8) vs. 3 Seed South Central (...
Nov 3, 2026

Local Sports Results For Saturday October 31st, High School Football First Round
Local Sports Results For October 31st High School Football Class 1A (8 Seed) Fisher 36, (9 Seed) Abingdon-Avon 34 FINAL (2 Seed) Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 49, (18 Seed) Bridgeport Red Hill ...
Nov 1, 2026






