Local News
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 Flora Police Department to conduct an inves...
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 drink. It all comes after the company's CEO ...
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 mentioned that people speed through town regular...
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 Scholarships have been sent. These are awarded ...
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." The local post and unit had 96 essays fo...
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 action, and aggravated assault for alleg...
May 13, 2024
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 11, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 28 year old Francisco Leyva Juarez of Effingham for no valid Driver's License, failure to yield at intersection, and failure to remain at scene of an accident with vehicle damage. Francisco was given a pretrial NTA and was released. Effingham City Police...
May 13, 2024
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride Set For June 8th
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 30 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. P...
May 13, 2024
Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Announced For June 1st
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participant...
May 13, 2024
Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center Kicks Off National Nursing Home Week With Radio-Themed "Radiant Memories"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center held a ribbon cutting for National Nursing Home Week, and also started their week-long celebration of "Radiant Memories," a radio-themed tribute to the golden age of radio. The week-long tribute starts today with Country Music ...
May 13, 2024