Local News
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should...
Apr 26, 2024
National Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday
Effingham, IL-(Mattoon Radio)- Drug take back day is Saturday, April 27, 2024. There are several collection locations throughout the area: In Effingham County, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, Andes Health Mart, Brown's Drug Store, Effingham County Health Department, Heartland Human Services, Kirby Healthmart, Kr...
Apr 26, 2024
Area Unemployment Update For March 2024
Effingham, IL-(Vandalia Radio)- Unemployment in the area is up from where it was at this time a year ago. In the monthly report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, it says the unemployment for Effingham County was at 3.9%. That is up from 3% in March of 2023. As for area counties, Fayette County for t...
Apr 26, 2024
Thompson, ROE #11 Hosts State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Regional Superintendent, Dr. Kyle Thompson, of the Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11) was thrilled to host Illinois State Superintendent, Dr. Tony Sanders, to the region. The visit took place on April 25th, providing an invaluable opportunity to engage with educational leaders,...
Apr 26, 2024
Illinois State Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. This is a scam. ISP speci...
Apr 25, 2024
3-Vehicle Accident With Injury In Jackson Township
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office: WHAT: 3-Vehicle Crash With Injuries WHERE: US Highway 40 250 feet west of 700th Street, Jackson Township WHEN: April 23rd at 3:42pm VEHICLES: Unit 1- Blue 2013 Do...
Apr 25, 2024
ISP Squad Car Struck On I-57 East Of Anna
Ullin, IL-(Effingham Radio)- ISP experiences 14th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Union County involving an ISP trooper's squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over. On the above date and ti...
Apr 25, 2024
SBL Now Majority Owner Of Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Sarah Bush Lincoln purchased membership shares from United Surgical Partners International and is now the majority owner of the Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center. Agreements were reached with United Surgical Partners International of Texas and the physician owners in late December. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
3-Vehicle Fatal Accident At Intersection Of Moccasin And Lake Sara Road Wednesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Illinois State Police Troop 9: UNIT: Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 LOCATION: 1000 east (Lake Sara Road) at 1600 north (Moccasin Road), Effingham County DATE and TIME: April 24, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m. BRIEF SYNOPSIS: ISP Troop 9 Units responded to a Three...
Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL April 25, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Justin M. Spillari of Mason for an Indiana FTA warrant for possession of hypodermic syringe and possession of meth. Justin was taken to the Effingham County Jail. CITATIONS ***NO NEW RELEASES***
Apr 25, 2024