Local News
Details On Last Thursday's Tornadoes From The National Weather Service
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- There were a few confirmed tornadoes from Thursday's storms (February 19th). Edgewood Area Tornado: Time: 2:59 - 3:07 PM EF Scale: EF0 Est. Peak Winds: 75 mph Track Le...
54m ago
Effingham Police Apprehend Two Suspects Operating A Reported Stolen Vehicle After Pair Flees Scene
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham Police Department Facebook page: Effingham authorities have confirmed that both individuals involved in a stolen vehicle incident earlier today are ...
1h ago
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL February 21, 2026 Illinois State Police arrested 48 year old Afton T. Johnson of Oak Creek, WI for driving while license suspended and speeding 21-25mph over limit. Afton was giv...
4h ago
Bridge Repairs Resume On The Banker Street Overpass In Effingham
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge repairs will resume on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effin...
5h ago
Illinois Challenging Cuts To Energy And Infrastructure Programs
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois is challenging the Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars in funding for energy and infrastructure programs. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul j...
9h ago
ISP To Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander¸ Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Cum...
15h ago
360 Benefits Group Joins Effingham County Chamber
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- 360 Benefits Group is an independent employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm specializing in health insurance and comprehensive benefit solutions for businesse...
Feb 22, 2026
North Clay Board Of Education Met Wednesday
Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The North Clay Board of Education gathered on February 18 at the Unit Office, where members covered a range of business and celebrated school successes. Public input ...
Feb 22, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports Schedule For Monday
Local Sports Schedule For Monday February 23rd High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional 15 Seed Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 2 Seed Bluford Webber 7:00 P.M. 10 Seed Wayne Cit...
9h ago
Local Sports Results For Friday
Local Sports Results For Friday February 20th High School Boys Basketball National Trail Conference St. Anthony 43, Cumberland 40 FINAL Altamont 76, Windsor / Stew Stras 40 FINAL North Clay 75, S...
Feb 21, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Friday
Local Sports Schedule For Friday February 20th High School Boys Basketball National Trail Conference St. Anthony 43, Cumberland 40 FINAL Altamont 76, Windsor / Stew Stras 40 FINAL North Clay at S...
Feb 20, 2026
Local Sports Results For Thursday
Local Sports Results For Thursday February 19th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A North Clay Regional Championship (1 Seed) Brownstown / St. Elmo 50, (4 Seed) Dieterich 19 FINAL Class 1A Webber...
Feb 20, 2026
2026 IHSA Boys Basketball Post Season Schedule
Class 1A Altamont Regional Monday February 23rd Game 1 15 Seed Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 2 Seed Bluford Webber 7:00 P.M. Game 2 10 Seed Wayne City at 7 Seed St. Elmo / Brownstown ...
Feb 19, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Thursday
Local Sports Schedule For Thursday February 19th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A North Clay Regional Championship 1 Seed Brownstown / St. Elmo vs. 4 Seed Dieterich 6:00 P.M. Class 1A Webber...
Feb 19, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday
Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday February 18th High School Boys Basketball Non Conference Games Decatur MacArthur at Mt. Zion Jacksonville at Taylorville Cerro Gordo at Mt. Pulaski Robinson at No...
Feb 18, 2026
Local Sports Results For Tuesday
Local Sports Results For Tuesday February 17th High School Boys Basketball National Trail Conference Altamont 63, St. Anthony 56 FINAL Non Conference Games Cumberland 65, Martinsville 27 FINAL ...
Feb 18, 2026
