EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL September 26, 2026 Effingham City Police arrested 35 year old Gabriel Togbah of West Des Moines, IA for driving while license suspended and parking where prohibited. Gabriel was given an NTA and was released. Effingham City Police arrested 22 year old Christian J. Shaw of Effingham for aggravated ...

Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As measles cases across the country increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves by confirming they are vaccinated against the disease. While the risk for getting measles remains very low for residents, vaccination is the most effe...

Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- More than 60 small businesses will come together Saturday, October 10 for Small Business Fest, an event highlighting entrepreneurship among Eastern Illinois University students and members of the central Illinois community. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside Booth...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Thursday, September 24, Lake Land College held its first-ever Founder's Day celebration, honoring the 60th anniversary since the College was established. The event marked the 60th year since the passing of the September 24, 1966 referendum that created Lake Land College. The vote, pass...

Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available for income qualified households beginning October 1, 2026 Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Ass...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Russ Runde with Kiwanis of Effingham County, who shared an overview of the organization and its commitment to supporting local children and families. Runde highlighted the club's community impact, including $8,800 given back during the...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lake Land College Board of Trustees invites Laker alumni, retirees and community members to attend a formal dedication of the new Sullivan Plaza on Thursday, October 8. The dedication will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the plaza. During the ceremony, the Sullivan Plaza will be dedicated in po...

Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that $1 million has been secured through the Environmental Protection Agency for water main replacement projects in Teutopolis. "Reliable water infrastructure is something every community depends on," said Bost. "The fundin...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board members approved several items Monday, including a new employee health insurance incentive. The plan offers eligible employees up to one-thousand dollars per month, along with a 25-hundred-dollar HSA contribution and full HRP coverage. The Effingham County Board a...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Marion, Effingham, Lawrence, White, Clay, and Wayne counties during October. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detect...