Restaurant Week Starts Monday; Tourism Director Jodi Thoele Gives Details
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham's 4th annual Restaurant Week starts on Monday and goes through Saturday, April 21st. Several local restaurants will participate in the festivities by offering special items, discounts, or new menu items for this week only. Effingham Tourism Director Jodi Thoele stopped by the ...
Apr 12, 2024
IDOT Project Engineer Tim Hemmen Gives Updates On Fayette Avenue Reconstruction Project, Upcoming I-70 Construction
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Construction always seems to be ongoing somewhere in Effingham County, and this spring is no different. The Fayette Avenue Reconstruction Project is ongoing, which has reduced the route to one lane in each direction in spots. Construction on the much maligned stretch of I-70 east of Eff...
Mar 27, 2024
Interview With Marsha Webb, Candidate For IL Representative District 107
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The election season is in full swing as the state primary draws closer. There are lots of candidates running for local office, including some write-in candidates. This week, we were able to speak with Marsha Webb, candidate for Illinois' 107th District, who is challenging Brad Halbrook...
Mar 07, 2024
Interview With Brad Halbrook, Representative Of IL District 107
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- There are many issues facing Illinoisans recently, and with the Springfield legislative session about to start up again, we were able to interview State Representative Brad Halbrook to hear his thoughts on many of the happenings in Illinois. You can hear the interview below: We thank Re...
Feb 02, 2024
Interview With FBI Springfield Computer Scientist Justin Harris Sheds Light On Identity Theft
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Identity theft is an ongoing issue that many hard-working people face on a daily basis. Identity thieves are getting more clever in their tactics, and the increased online presence and usage has only added to the risk. FBI Springfield Computer Scientist Justin Harris took time to give d...
Jan 30, 2024
FBI Supervisory Special Agent Price McCarty Details Recent Scams In Interview
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The holiday season is upon us, and scammers are always more active this time of year. While you're shopping for deals, they're shopping for their next victim. FBI Springfield Supervisory Special Agent Price McCarty gave details on what scams are going around, and what you can do to prev...
Dec 14, 2023
Tourism Director Thoele Shares Information On Upcoming Holiday Events
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Christmas season is in full swing, and Effingham Tourism Director Jodi Thoele stopped by the studio to share more details on upcoming Christmas events. You can listen to the interview below. You can find more information on Visit Effingham's website at visiteffinghamil.com, or call ...
Nov 30, 2023
Michelle Fombelle Explains Year 2 Of Deer Donation Program In Interview
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Deer Donation Program in Illinois has been a huge success since it was started last year. The program helps stock local food pantries with lean deer meat for families in need, donated by local hunters and processed by local meat processers. Michelle Fombelle, one of the creators of ...
Nov 16, 2023
Darren Bailey Discusses Upcoming Fundraiser In Effingham, Run For Congress In Interview
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Mr. Darren Bailey stopped by the studio on Tuesday to discuss his upcoming event with Don Trump, Jr. at the Thelma Keller Convention Center on Friday evening, as well as his recently announced run for congress to unseat current incumbent Mike Bost. He also shared his thoughts on the war...
Oct 24, 2023
Corvette Welcomefest Set To Kick Off Friday At 5PM, Tourism Director Jodi Thoele Gives Details
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Visit Effingham will be hosting the Corvette Welcomefest Downtown Party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 15th. Corvettes will parade down Jefferson Avenue at approximately 5:30 p.m. to join the party, parking in the spaces surrounding the Historic Effingham County Courthouse Mu...
Sep 14, 2023