Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be taking Mission #78 on September 1, 2026 from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Mission #78 will serve 92 veterans - 5 Korean and 87 Vietnam Era Veterans - from 52 Illinois home towns of Altamont, Alton, Auburn, Aviston, Bartelso, Beards...

Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- A record-breaking deployment at sea is reportedly creating a mental health crisis aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. About five-thousand sailors and marines have been on board the USS Abraham Lincoln since November, partly because of the war with Iran, and family members say there have be...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Whole Foods is recalling dozens of items containing jalapenos in 12 states. Though no cases of salmonella linked to jalapenos have been reported in Iowa, the company is recalling salsas, guacamoles, dips, and condiments containing jalapenos sold at the West Des Moines store. No illnesse...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL August 13, 2026 Illinois State Police arrested 45 year old Cale A. Lewis of Metropolis, IL for driving while license suspended. Cale was given an NTA and was released. CITATIONS ***NO NEW RELEASES***

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On April 6, 2027, the City of Effingham will hold an election for the purpose of selecting a Mayor (4-year term) and four City Commissioners (4-year term). Any registered voter of the City of Effingham who wants to file as a candidate may pick up nominating petitions and packets in the ...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Oct. 5 deadline to submit proposals for quality-of-life improvements in communities The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the application period for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program is now open. With $157 million available, the program's latest fundin...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL August 12, 2026 Effingham City Police arrested 43 year old Corey J. Fellows of Effingham for an Effingham County FTA warrant for accumulation of garbage/junk, and an Effingham County FTA warrant for theft $500-$10k. Corey was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office ar...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Hot and humid temperatures persist, but we have a chance for severe weather that may bring the temperature down some. Outside of storms, hot and humid conditions will be in place with heat indices generally ranging from 95-105°. A thunderstorm complex is forecast to work through por...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham has announced a road closure for this morning. South Park Street will be closed today beginning at 8AM to Noon from West Poplar Avenue to West Cedar Avenue for tree work. If you have questions call the City at 217-342-2366.

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The winners of the St. Anthony Church Picnic raffles have been announced. Big Raffle $15,000 Grand Prize Jan Schuette $2,000 Cash - Effingham New Car Dealers Association Cindy & Mike Seiler $1,000 Cash - Y-Yard Auto & Truck Ben Kruger $1,000 Cash - Jack and Jane Kabbes Fam...