Local News
Voter Turnout Low For Primary
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Analysts say voter turnout so far for tomorrow's primary in Illinois is significantly low, especially for a general election year. Typically, voter turnout is low in a primary year but not in a year when the presidential election is held. One Northwestern University analyst - Politica...
10h ago
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL March 16, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 51 year old Jason M. Longoria of Effingham for a Madison County FTA warrant for aggravated DUI. Jason was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 56 year old Jeffrey S. Waibel of Altamont for a Winnebago County FT...
12h ago
Effingham County Board Approves Free ETrax Rides For County Seniors, Persons With Disabilities, And Veterans
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On February 20th, 2024, the Effingham County Board voted to approve a disbursement of $10,000.00 in funding to the Effingham County Public Transportation ETrax program to allow for free rides for Effingham County residents who are senior citizens, persons with disabilities, or veterans....
15h ago
ISP To Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Wayne, Effingham, Marion, and Jasper County during April. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking ...
Mar 17, 2024
4th Annual Camp Start-Up: Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs In Effingham County
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Are you the parent of a creative, curious, or ambitious 11 to 15-year-old looking to explore the world of entrepreneurship and make money this summer? Look no further! The Effingham County Chamber, in partnership with Dau Consulting, is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Camp Start-Up,...
Mar 17, 2024
City Of Effingham Issues Boil Order For West Fayette Avenue
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham Water department has issued a boil order for: West Fayette from Henrietta to Illini Drive on the north side only. If you have questions, call the City at 217-342-2366.
Mar 15, 2024
Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL ***NO NEW RELEASES*** CITATIONS March 14, 2024 -Audrey E. Hopper, 25, St. Elmo; Cited: 13:47 hours, Douglas Township Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident -Matthew L. Miller, 35, Altamont; Cited: 16:50 hours, Douglas Township Disobeying Traffic Control Device
Mar 15, 2024
Community Invited To Statue Unveiling At HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital On April 14
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Statue commissioned by Effingham Retired Volunteer Firefighters Association commemorates 75th anniversary of St. Anthony Hospital fire On Sunday, April 14, community members are invited to attend a brief ceremony and statue unveiling at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, commemoratin...
Mar 15, 2024
40Forward Holds Second Community Engagement Session
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 Schools has completed many building renovation projects which prolongs the health of their existing facilities for future use. Despite these updates, the family of aging facilities falls short of providing students with the competing opportunities that come with start-...
Mar 15, 2024
Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvement Day
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance (LSFHA) will place donated Christmas trees and artificial structures into Lake Shelbyville to enhance the fisheries on March 23, 2024. Volunteers are need...
Mar 15, 2024