ISP Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Throughout the month of May, Governor Pritzker, the Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois. Governor Pritzker proclaimed May as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois to serve...
May 03, 2024
Hydrant Flushing On South Side Of Fayette Avenue Monday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the City of Effingham Water Department: The Water Division crews have finished North of Fayette Avenue. The City of Effingham Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting Monday, May 6th, weather permitting. This will be on the South side of Fayette Avenue. Water...
May 03, 2024
Area Students Tour Sheriff's Office, Go To Shooting Range With Sheriff Kuhns For Law Day
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Students from the Effingham area, including Dieterich, Teutopolis, & Altamont, celebrated Law Day with a tour of the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, and then went to Accuracy Firearms in Effingham to hear from Sheriff Kuhns about a live fire exercise where each student got a chan...
May 02, 2024
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 2, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 55 year old Vickie L. Kimery of Lerna for an Effingham County attachment for contempt. Vickie posted bond and was released. Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested 50 year old Ted A. Burkhardt for an Effingham County FTA warrant for felon fai...
May 02, 2024
Effingham Chamber President Lucinda Hart Resigning, Last Day Is May 31st
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber announces with regret the resignation of President & CEO Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, effective May 31, 2024. Hart has taken on the role of Executive Director for an International Women's Association, headquartered in Austin, TX. During her tenure at the...
May 02, 2024
Effingham County Chamber Welcomes New Member, Resin, With Ribbon Cutting
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest member, Resin, an innovative automated recycling station dedicated to rewarding individuals for their sorted cans and bottles. Founded by Kelly Koskelin and Cassandra Rommel, Resin stands out as a unique platform ideal for gr...
May 02, 2024
Lake Land College Celebrates Employees
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recognized employees who will be retiring, those who have achieved years of service milestones, faculty award winners and peer-nominated Shine award recipients at an employee recognition event in March. Lake Land College congratulated the 2024 retirees: Chemistry Instruc...
May 02, 2024
Teutopolis Board Of Trustees Hold Meeting Wednesday Evening
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Wednesday, discussing a variety of topics. The meeting started by approving the minutes of the last meeting, and then they moved on to a request for construction of a new light from the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus. The stre...
May 02, 2024
IDPH Reports First Bird In Illinois To Test Positive In 2024 For West Nile Virus In Douglas County
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2024 in Douglas County. The specimen was collected by Douglas County Health Department staff on April 2 in Villa Grove. The early report of the first bird comes...
May 01, 2024
Interview With Delaine Donaldson Of Effingham County Museum
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As part of a monthly series of interviews, the Cromwell News Team hosted Delaine Donaldson of the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum in studio to discuss the museum attractions, upcoming events, and dates in history that have a local impact. Mr. Donaldson has been a history t...
May 01, 2024