Local News

TORNADO INFORMATION (UPDATED AS NEEDED)
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This page has all the latest information from Wednesday's Tornado. Whether it is press releases or how you can help we have all the information right here. Cromwell Me...
Jun 19, 2026

Effingham County Highway Department Announces Road Oiling Starting Monday, Weather Permitting
Effingham County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Highway Department will be oiling roads in the NE corner of the County the week of June 29 - July 2nd from 6:30 am to approximately 2:00 pm...
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Illinois Secretary Of State Urging Illinoisans To Celebrate Safely This Independence Day
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Officials Warn Fireworks Can Cause Serious Injury and Even Death When Used Improperly View the public service announcement. As Illinois families prepare to celebrate...
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Effingham School Board Met Monday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 support staff have a new three-year contract. The Board of Education approved the agreement with the Effingham Educational Support Professionals Asso...
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Lake Land College Holds Dedication Ceremony For HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital High Fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Wednesday, June 24, Lake Land College dedicated its nursing simulation lab at the Effingham Technology Center in honor of HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. Duri...
18h ago

City Of Effingham Road Closure Extended
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- With the weather, the Walnut Street closure will be extended to next Wednesday. Jefferson Ave is now open, however Walnut Street just south of Jefferson Avenue will be...
22h ago

Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL June 26, 2026 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 37 year old Kevin M. Golden of Altamont for domestic battery and resisting/obstructing a police officer. Kevin was taken ...
Jun 26, 2026

Illinois Realtors Providing $30K For Tornado Victims In Coles And Effingham Counties
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- In what has been a record-breaking year for devastating tornado activity in Illinois, the Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation has launched its latest disaster a...
Jun 26, 2026
Local Sports

Local Sports Results For Saturday
Local Sports Results For Saturday June 13th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 3rd Place Game (1 Seed) North Clay (36-5) 10, (1 Seed) Jacksonville Routt (24...
Jun 15, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Saturday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday June 13th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 3rd Place Game 1 Seed Jacksonville Routt (24-13) vs. 1 Seed North Clay (35-5)...
Jun 13, 2026

Local Sports Results For Friday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Results For Friday June 12th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament (1 Seed) Tremont (37-2) 10, (1 Seed) Jacksonville Routt (24-13) 3 FINAL (1 Se...
Jun 12, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Friday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Schedule For Friday June 12th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 1 Seed Tremont (36-2) vs. 1 Seed Jacksonville Routt (24-12) 10:00 A.M. 1 Seed N...
Jun 11, 2026

Effingham Native Competes For Team Navy In The 2026 Warrior Games
(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy) A native of Effingham will join more than 200 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Warrior Games, June 13 - 20, 20...
Jun 10, 2026

Local Sports Results For Monday
Local Sports Results For Monday June 8th High School Baseball Class 1A Carbondale Super Sectional At Southern Illinois University (1 Seed) North Clay (35-4) 8, (1 Seed) Goreville (27-6) 0 FINA...
Jun 09, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Baseball Super Sectional Monday
Local Sports Schedule For Monday June 8th High School Baseball Class 1A Carbondale Super Sectional At Southern Illinois University 1 Seed North Clay (34-4) vs. 1 Seed Goreville (27-5) 4:00 P.M. Wi...
Jun 08, 2026

Local Sports Results For Saturday
Local Sports Results For Saturday June 6th High School Baseball Class 1A Altamont Sectional Championship 1 Seed North Clay (34-4) 17, 7 Seed Cumberland (14-14) 3 FINAL Class 1A Goreville Sectional...
Jun 08, 2026






