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Effingham County Chamber Welcomes New Member, Resin, With Ribbon Cutting
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest member, Resin, an innovative automated recycling station dedicated to rewarding individuals for their sorted cans and bottles. Founded by Kelly Koskelin and Cassandra Rommel, Resin stands out as a unique platform ideal for gr...
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Lake Land College Celebrates Employees
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recognized employees who will be retiring, those who have achieved years of service milestones, faculty award winners and peer-nominated Shine award recipients at an employee recognition event in March. Lake Land College congratulated the 2024 retirees: Chemistry Instruc...
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Teutopolis Board Of Trustees Hold Meeting Wednesday Evening
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Wednesday, discussing a variety of topics. The meeting started by approving the minutes of the last meeting, and then they moved on to a request for construction of a new light from the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus. The stre...
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IDPH Reports First Bird In Illinois To Test Positive In 2024 For West Nile Virus In Douglas County
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2024 in Douglas County. The specimen was collected by Douglas County Health Department staff on April 2 in Villa Grove. The early report of the first bird comes...
May 01, 2024
Interview With Delaine Donaldson Of Effingham County Museum
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As part of a monthly series of interviews, the Cromwell News Team hosted Delaine Donaldson of the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum in studio to discuss the museum attractions, upcoming events, and dates in history that have a local impact. Mr. Donaldson has been a history t...
May 01, 2024
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 1, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Evan J. Scoggins of Effingham for an Effingham County warrant attachment for contempt. Evan posted bond and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Rhiannon M. Thompson of Effingham for an Effingham Cou...
May 01, 2024
IDPH, State Water Survey Remind Private Well Owners To Test For Potential Contaminants
Springfield & Champaign, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Agencies note that well owners have responsibility to maintain their wells and ensure the safety of drinking water The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Illinois private well-owners to properly maintain...
May 01, 2024
Lake Land Colleges Hosts Technology Exploration Event For Effingham Junior High School Students
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry welcomed 41 students from Effingham Junior High School to campus on Friday, April 26 for "Flex Tech Friday." During the event, students attended four sessions to explore campus, view demonstrations and participate in hands-o...
May 01, 2024
Akers Named To Appraiser's Hall Of Fame
Champaign, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lowell Akers, AFM, ARA, Retired, (at left in photo) has been named to the membership Hall of Fame by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. A plaque marking the feat was presented to him here by Russ Hiatt, AFM, ARA, Hiatt Farmland Services, Champaign, ...
May 01, 2024
EIU To Celebrate Spring Commencement For Class Of 2024 Saturday, May 4th
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Eastern Illinois University will be buzzing with excitement Saturday as family and friends of new Panther alumni pack EIU's Lantz Complex to celebrate the academic achievements of EIU's most recent graduating class. More than 1,450 students are eligible to participate in Saturday's cer...
May 01, 2024