Local News
Judge Siemer Elected Chief Judge Of Fourth Circuit
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit has announced the election of Martin W. Siemer, Circuit Judge At Large from Effingham County, as the new Chief Judge for the circuit. Judge Siemer, whose three-year term will commence on July 1, 2024, was recently selected by unanimous vote of the F...
May 08, 2024
Case Of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Confirmed In Champaign County
Champaign County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has been confirmed in Champaign County. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District says an individual has tested positive. RMSF is a tick-borne illness transmitted in Illinois primarily by the American dog tick. The disease can be deadly if...
May 08, 2024
Lake Land College Students Inducted Into All-Illinois Community College Academic Team
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Two Lake Land College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors students were recognized at a banquet in Springfield for their inclusion on the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team. Natashia Carter, Mattoon, was one of the two transfer student nominees recognized at the banquet. She most rec...
May 08, 2024
Potentially Strong Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon & Evening
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Severe weather is once again in the forecast for today. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says in their latest weather briefing that several waves of severe thunderstorms are expected today from late morning into early evening. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding is pos...
May 08, 2024
2023 Effingham County Tentative Multiplier Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier," is the method used to a...
May 08, 2024
Effingham County Museum Special Program Commemorating "V-E Day"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham County Cultural Center And Museum: Nearly eighty years ago, the American public was focused on the devastation of World War II. They sensed that the war was coming to an end, but, at such a great cost in the lives of the families of Effingham County who had loved ones...
May 08, 2024
Effingham County Health & Insurance Committee Meeting Held Tuesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Health and Insurance Committee held their regular meeting on Tuesday and discussed a variety of topics. An update was provided on the Health Department building, detailing the plan to install electric locks, cameras, and improve lighting for the main Effingham office. An update was ...
May 08, 2024
Effingham County Chamber Announces Jeff Fritchtnitch As Interim President & CEO
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber announces the appointment of Jeff Fritchtnitch, Ed. S., as the Interim President & CEO, effective immediately. This decision follows the resignation announcement of Lucinda Hart, who will continue her tenure with the Chamber through the end of May. "...
May 07, 2024
Effingham County EMA Gives Detailed Tornado Facts, Shares What To Do When Spotting A Downed Power Line
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County EMA is sharing some useful information about tornadoes and downed power lines ahead of some predicted severe weather. The picture below gives detailed facts about tornadoes and how to be prepared in the event one comes close to your home. They also gave information ...
May 07, 2024
Tornado Watch In Effect For Local Area Until 8PM
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln: A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT V...
May 07, 2024