Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL ***NO NEW RELEASES*** CITATIONS March 26, 2024 -Blake E. Willis, 26, Altamont; Cited: 23:13 hours, Douglas Township Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Disobeying Traffic Control Device
13h ago
Carle Foundation Hospital Earns Distinctive Designation For Critical Care Of Children
Urbana, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Carle Foundation Hospital is now designated a Pediatric Critical Care Center by the state of Illinois, furthering its delivery of world-class care and support to communities it serves. The prestigious title announced this month means the hospital is ...
15h ago
Four Dead After Illinois Stabbing Spree
Rockford, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Four people are dead and five others are injured after a stabbing spree in Illinois. Police say there were violent attacks at "multiple scenes" around the city of Rockford on Tuesday, about 60 miles northwest of Chicago. One suspect, who ...
16h ago
South Central FFA Participates In Dairy Evaluation Contest
Bond County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- South Central FFA Members recently participated in the Dairy Evaluation Contest on March 18. The event was held at the Bond county fairgrounds. FFA Members participated in the Dairy Evaluation Workshop that was presented before the contest began...
16h ago
IDOT Provides Fayette Avenue Reconstruction Project Update
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Henrietta Street will open; Traffic patterns to change on Fayette Avenue The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that one north and south bound lane will open in each direction on Henrietta Street as you approach Fayette Avenue beginn...
Mar 27, 2024
15 Individuals Named As IESA Scholar Attitude Award Winners
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Scholar Attitude Award. A panel of judges consisting of coaches, athletic directors, principals, and officials reviewed the applications and selected ...
Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL March 27, 2024 Altamont Police arrested 21 year old Justice A. Beck (homeless) for failure to register. Justice was given an NTA and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 29 year old Tabitha A. Parcell of Altamont for an Effingham County F...
Mar 27, 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 m...
Mar 27, 2024
Effingham Showcase Center Engages With Innovative Partnership Group
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Showcase Center has engaged with the Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG) for a valuation and commercial strategy study. IPG is a prestigious naming rights and sponsorship consultant with clients such as the FC Barcelona, Pheonix Sun...
Mar 27, 2024
Salvation Army Of Effingham County Forges Powerful Partnership With C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Salvation Army of Effingham County is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, marking a significant milestone in their shared commitment to serving the community. Recognizing both organizatio...
Mar 26, 2024