Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- With more than 15 years of experience as a school counselor, Ashley Kreke has spent much of her career helping children navigate emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. Now, through her own practice in Effingham, she's continuing to work with a focus on counseling and play t...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit presents Certificate of Appreciation to Tony Koester for 31 years of service to the Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission. During the October meeting of the local Veterans Assistance Commission, Effingham County Board Chairman Josh ...

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Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- History was made on November 10, 2026, as Effingham County 4-H members participated in the county's first-ever Livestock Skill-a-Thon, hosted by the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. For many participants, the event was an entirely new experience. Members arrived unsure of wh...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Effingham County Executive Director Lee Roadarmel announces the ongoing signup period for the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forestry Restoration Program. The signup period began October 14, 2026, a...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Marion, Wabash and White counties during October. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so off...

Carlyle Lake, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project will soon seek qualified candidates for Pathways Internship and Student Conservation Association (SCA) Internship positions for the 2027 summer recreation season. Individuals interested in these opportunities are invited to attend...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL November 11, 2026 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Devon R. Matlock of Effingham for an Effingham County FTA warrant for failure to register within 5 days of new residence and duty to register for violent offender against youth. Devon was taken to the Effingham County Jail. E...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor our veterans across the globe, and it was a beautiful day in Effingham for the ceremony. Larry Manuel of VFW 1769 was MC, and he introduced Pastor Steve Linton for the invocation. Charlie & Bob McWhorter raised the flag, and the anthem w...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- UPDATE: The below boil order has been lifted. The City of Effingham has issued a boil order for: West Eiche Avenue on both sides of the street from South Park Street to South Third. Call 217-342-2366 with any questions.