Local News

Lake Land College To Host Laker Visit Day
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, March 20. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about programs, opportunities and resources avai...
3h ago

Chocolate Syrup Recalled After Found To Contain Undeclared Viagra Ingredient
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A nationwide recall is being issued for a chocolate syrup found to contain an undeclared Viagra ingredient. It's called Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup, includes sildenafi...
9h ago

Lake Land College To Host Fifth Annual Spring Art Show
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual Spring Art Show, which will be held from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. Students, staff, ...
15h ago

Recalled Cottage Cheese Could Pose Serious Health Risk
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart. According to the FDA recall alert, liquid dairy ingredient...
21h ago

City Of Effingham Announces Boil Order
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham has issued a boil order for the following addresses: 801 N Third St 714 N Fourth St 100 E Roadway Ave You can call 217-342-2366 with any que...
Feb 27, 2026

Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL February 27, 2026 Illinois State Police arrested 57 year old Kevin M. Fitzpatrick of Carbondale for driving while license revoked. Kevin was given an NTA and was released. Illino...
Feb 27, 2026

Windy And Warm Today, Wintry Mix Expected Sunday Night
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Windy & warm conditions in central Illinois today, increasing wildfire danger due to low humidity. Red Flag Warning in effect west of I-55 today due to windy, warm...
Feb 27, 2026

Subway Joins Effingham County Chamber
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber announces that Subway, located at 404 S. Henrietta Street in Effingham, is a new member of the Chamber. The Wallace family opened this loc...
Feb 27, 2026
Local Sports

Local Sports Regional Championship Results For Friday
Local Sports Results For Friday February 27th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional Championship (3 Seed) Altamont 68, (2 Seed) Bluford Webber 58 FINAL Class 1A Tuscola Regional Ch...
18h ago

Local Sports Schedule For Friday
Local Sports Schedule For Friday February 27th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional Championship 2 Seed Bluford Webber (25-6) vs. 3 Seed Altamont (22-10) 7:00 P.M. Listen on 1...
Feb 27, 2026

Local Sports Results For Thursday
Local Sports Results For Thursday February 26th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A Argenta-Oreana Sectional Championship (1 Seed) Mt. Pulaski 37, (2 Seed) Cumberland 36 FINAL Class 1A Wayne City...
Feb 27, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Thursday
Local Sports Schedule For Thursday February 26th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A Argenta-Oreana Sectional Championship 1 Seed Mt. Pulaski (30-1) vs. 2 Seed Cumberland (27-4) 6:00 P.M. Listen ...
Feb 26, 2026

Local Sports Results For Wednesday
Local Sports Results For Wednesday February 25th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional (2 Seed) Bluford Webber 72, (10 Seed) Wayne City 36 FINAL (3 Seed) Altamont 51, (6 Seed) Edw...
Feb 26, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday
Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday February 25th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional (2 Seed) Bluford Webber 72, (10 Seed) Wayne City 36 FINAL (3 Seed) Altamont 51, (6 Seed) Ed...
Feb 25, 2026

Local Sports Results For Tuesday
Local Sports Results For Tuesday February 24th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A Argenta-Oreana Sectional (1 Seed) Mt. Pulaski 65, (2 Seed) Tri County 36 FINAL (2 Seed) Cumberland 46, (1 Seed)...
Feb 25, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Tuesday
Local Sports Schedule For Tuesday February 24th High School Girls Basketball Class 1A Argenta-Oreana Sectional 1 Seed Mt. Pulaski (29-1) vs. 2 Seed Tri County (20-6) 6:00 P.M. 1 Seed Catlin Salt For...
Feb 24, 2026






