Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This page has all the latest information from Wednesday's Tornado. Whether it is press releases or how you can help we have all the information right here. Cromwell Media stands united with our community as we rebuild from this natural disaster. If you have any questions or need further...

Lake Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 8 is seeking the public's assistance identifying the remains of a man discovered in Lake Mattoon. On the evening of June 28, 2026, boaters observed part of a human arm in Lake Mattoon. The Cumberland County Sheriff'...

Cumberland County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police Troop 9 is investigating a deadly three-truck crash on Interstate 70 in Cumberland County. The crash happened Friday, June 27th, around 8:36 a.m. in the westbound lanes near milepost 114 at Greenup. According to the preliminary investigation, the collision ...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Summer is here, and the temperatures are heating up. Hot and humid weather prevails through the week with daytime highs in the low to middle 90s. Heat indices will peak around 105 degrees each day this week, increasing chances for heat related illnesses. Ensure you stay hydrated and lim...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL June 27, 2026 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 year old Kyle T. Bryant of Clay City for a Richland County FTA warrant for driving while license suspended. Kyle was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 51 year old Billie J. Guthrie of Effingham...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Busiest schedule timed to help the environment, agribusiness With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping wi...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham will host a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 am. This is the formal opening of a new portion of Santa Maria Avenue from Maple Street to Fourth Street and the pond at the Workman Sports Complex. The primary construction effort was on Santa Maria Avenue....

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effective July 1, all Illinois ZIP codes will be covered under state law calling for precautionary testing to ensure children are not harmed by exposure to lead The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced universal childhood blood lead testing will take effect July 1, 20...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF) continues to provide assistance to communities impacted by the recent tornadoes through the Southeastern Illinois Disaster Relief Fund. Recently, SICF presented a disaster relief grant to Enduring Freedom Ministries in Shumway to hel...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham would like to congratulate City Planner, Greg Koester, on being awarded Employee of the Quarter, as well as Employee of the Year, as a part of the City's Employee Recognition Program. These Employee Recognition Awards recognize an employee for demonstrating either ...