Flora, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Clay County Sheriff's Office Facebook page: On July 12, 2026, the Clay County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into an individual who is subject to the Sex...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL July 18, 2026 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Zikee N. Townsend of Chicago for driving while license suspended. Zikee was given an NTA and was released. Ef...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The nationwide recall of lettuce amid concerns over cyclospora is impacting Illinois businesses. Niemerg's Steakhouse and Brass Rail Lounge in Effingham says it was fo...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Canada wildfires continue to impact air quality over Illinois to start the week. The Air Quality Index was at a hazardous level yesterday across much of the state. Tha...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois' unemployment rate remains steady. The state's Department of Employment Security says Illinois' jobless rate last month was five-point-one-percent, unchanged ...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Four‑Year Effort to Address Insurance Inequities Culminates in Stronger Consumer Protections, Greater Transparency and Meaningful Rate Oversight Secretary of State...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Senate Joint Resolutions has approved Memorial Signs for Local Fallen Soldiers. The Senate of the 104th General Assembly of the State of Illinois resolved to designate...

Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- North Clay school board members took action on several major items during Wednesday's meeting at the district office in Louisville. The board unanimously approved a n...

Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Mark Wilson has been named Eastern Illinois University's next Director of Athletics. One of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision's most accomplished leaders, Wi...

National Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductee - Student Athlete Louisville, IL - The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is proud to announce Jeff Mihlbachler as its 2026 induc...

The National Athletic Hall of Fame was created to preserve and honor the rich history of sports and athletic achievements of individuals from our communities. Through the recognition of persons or tea...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

(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...