Firefighters Honored And Remembered At 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Ceremony
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters to honor and remember five fallen firefighters and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of...
May 15, 2024
Teutopolis Board Of Education Meeting Held Monday
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Education held their regular meeting Monday. Items discussed: The Board approved the Treasurer's Reports and the Payment of Bills as presented. 2. The Board approved the Consent Agenda Items as follows: Approval of Minutes...
May 14, 2024
Mediacom Communications Boosts Xtream Internet Speeds
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Mediacom Communications announced that the company is making significant speed enhancements to several of its most popular Xtream Internet services. Beginning May 17th, new and existing customers will be able to take advantage of the following sp...
May 14, 2024
Tuesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL ***NO NEW RELEASES*** CITATIONS ***NO NEW RELEASES***
May 14, 2024
ISP Arrest Flora Man For Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Of A Child
Flora, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 26-year-old Braxton D. Allen of Flora, IL, for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X Felony). On April 11, 2024, ISP was requested by the Flo...
May 14, 2024
McDonald's Working To Roll Out $5 Value Meal
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- McDonald's is reportedly working on a new five-dollar value meal as consumers pull back on fast-food spending. Sources familiar with the move say the proposed meal could feature a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries and a drin...
May 14, 2024
Altamont City Council Hears From Public About Interest In Pickle Ball Courts
Altamont, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Altamont City Council met for their regular meeting Monday evening. They heard lots of ideas on how to get a pickle ball court in the City, and what the cost would be. The Council first heard from Gail Warner about speeding in town. He mentione...
May 14, 2024
Childcare Research Committee Hears Updates From CEFS At Meeting
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Childcare Research Committee held their regular meeting on Monday and heard updates from the Effingham County Board and CEFS. The Committee announced that 4 scholarships have been awarded, and that the invoices for the April Childcare Scholar...
May 14, 2024
American Legion Post 611 Announces American Essay Contest Winners
Stew-Stras, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Wilbur Broughton American Legion Post 611 and Auxiliary Unit 611 have received notice from 19th District Chairman, Dot Lawyer, of the winners of the American Essay Contest. The title of the essay was "Why I Am Proud To Be An American." ...
May 14, 2024
Two Suspects In Custody Following An Incident At Apartment Building In Effingham
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An incident at an apartment building on Edgar Avenue in Effingham left one person injured and sent to the hospital. Effingham City Police Chief Jason McFarland said 27-year-old Mason W. Edinger of Montrose was arrested for aggravated battery, mob ...
May 13, 2024