Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Donations of personal health and hygiene items for the new Community Cabinet at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will be accepted through Dec. 15. Among the items needed to stock the Community Cabinet are socks, gloves, hats, rain ponchos, travel size deodorant an...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County residents in need of a warm room this weekend can reach out to the Effingham County EMA with any needs or concerns this weekend. If you are in need of a warming center to escape the cold, please reach out to the non-emergency line at the Effingham County EMA at 217-347-...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- For many families, taking a drive to see Effingham's beautifully-decorated houses is a holiday tradition. This season, Visit Effingham has continued to focus on community and turning Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for our Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour. Now we invite yo...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL December 12, 2025 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 28 year old Kyler J. Rogers of Wheeler for an Effingham County FTA warrant for theft $500-$10k. Kyler was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham City Police arrested 37 year old Derek L. Feldhake of Effingham for retail theft <...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A cold front crossing the region tonight, will bring in a very cold airmass for Saturday through Monday morning. As the cold air settles in on Saturday, another round of accumulating snow will impact the region. Saturday morning and afternoon will have the highest impacts from falling s...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lake Land College Board of Trustees accepted a one-year, $15,000 grant earlier this year from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Membership grant program to upgrade lighting fixtures across campus. The grant funding was used for campus lighting fixtures located on campus parkin...

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Mound Township, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A collision occurred at the intersection of US Highway 40 and Route 128 in Mound Township December 5th. Two vehicles were involved. Both drivers, 48 year old Dian A. Welch of Decatur, and 63 year old Steven K. Kopplin of Altamont, were injured, with one transported by air to Carle ...

St. Peter, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of St. Peter has issued a boil order for the following streets: 3rd & 4th Street - from Walter to South Walnut Street If you have questions call the City at 618-349-6180.

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don't get caught unprepared. Check the Forecast at weather.gov or your favorite weather app, station, etc.: Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you'll know when to expect col...