Local News
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Southwestern Illinois Until 8PM
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALEXANDER BOND CALHOUN CHRISTIAN CLAY CLINTON EFFINGHAM FAYETTE FRANKLIN GREENE HAMILTON JACKSON JEFFERSON JERSEY MACOUPIN...
15h ago
Dwight Lading Of Strasburg's Liberty Post #289 Presented With Certificate Of Continuous Membership
Strasburg, IL-(Effingham Radio)- At the regular meeting of Strasburg's Liberty Post #289 of the American Legion on April 9, 2024, Dwight Lading was presented with a Certificate of Continuous Membership for 70 years in the American Legion. Dwight was presented the citation by Post Commander Harold Hartman. As quoted fr...
16h ago
Illinois Deer Donation Program Donates More Than 12,000 Pounds Of Venison
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Hunters came out in full force to harvest more than 300 deer, totaling 12,187 pounds of venison, for the 2023-2024 Illinois Deer Donation Program. The harvested deer were donated to more than 50 food pantries across a 16-county territory in east-central Illinois, providing 48,748 meals ...
16h ago
Boil Order Issued For Petro Deli & TA Truck Store
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Effingham Water Department has issued a boil order for: 1805 West Fayette Avenue, the Petro Deli and TA Truck Service Store. If you have questions, call the City at 217-342-2366.
17h ago
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL ***NO NEW RELEASES*** CITATIONS April 10, 2024 -Gocha Japaridze, 49, Brooklyn, NY; Cited: 8:15 hours, Douglas Township Parking Where Prohibited April 14, 2024 -Maria J. Gaurigui Rangel, 20, Effingham; Cited: 1:20 hours, Douglas Township No Valid Driver's License Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicl...
17h ago
BNA Business Webinar - New Markets Tax Credit 101
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The New Markets Tax Credit Program incentivizes community development and economic growth through the use of tax credits that attract private investment to distressed communities. Overall, this program assists businesses with access to financing that is flexible and affordable. Join u...
18h ago
Severe Weather Expected Late Evening And Tonight
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Thunderstorms are back in the forecast for today. A large area south of I-72 remains in a Level 3 risk of severe weather today, with a Level 2 risk as far north as a Rushville to Danville line. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to move eastward from mid afternoon thro...
18h ago
Effingham Retired Volunteer Firefighters Association Unveils Statue Commemorating 75th Anniversary Of St. Anthony Hospital Fire
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital leaders and colleagues, Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, city officials, retired firefighters and community members joined together on April 14 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the St. Anthony Hospital fire with a special event. The ceremony in...
19h ago
FBI Springfield, Partner Agencies Make Multiple Arrests Of Subjects In Southern Illinois On Drug Charges
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The FBI works shoulder-to-shoulder with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies across the country through FBI-lead task forces in all 56 field offices. In some instances, task forces are created to address specific criminal or national security threats. One such task force...
Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL April 17, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 30 year old Ethan S. Law of Effingham for theft >$500. Ethan was given an NTA and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 37 year old Matthew A. Spradlin of Cincinnati, OH for an Effingham County FTA warrant for aggravated DUI, unla...
Apr 17, 2024