Closings & Cancellations
Closings and Cancellations for January 22nd
The following are cancelled for Monday January 22nd: SCHOOLS ST. ELMO PANA SHELBYVILLE EFFINGHAM (ALL UNIT 40 EVENTS INCLUDING SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING) BEECHER CITY (E-LEARNING) ALTAMONT STEW-STRAS TEUTOPOLIS DIETERICH JASPER COUNTY SCHOOLS SIGEL ST MICHAEL CUMBERLAND SOUTH CENTRAL VANDALIA ST. ...
Jan 22, 2024
Closings And Cancellations January 19th
The following are closed for January 19th: SCHOOLS OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE. The college will remain open and staff are to report. JASPER COUNTY MARTINSVILLE PALESTINE HUTSONVILLE MARSHALL ROBINSON ST. JOE'S IN OLNEY RICHLAND COUNTY RED HILL CHARLESTON OBLONG PARIS PANA LAWRENCE COUNTY CASEY EVENTS Edgewood Opry is cancel...
Jan 19, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For January 16th
The following are closed for Tuesday January 16th: SPORTS Girls FS Basketball with Mahomet is cancelled T-Town JV/V Boys Basketball @ Danville is cancelled SCHOOLS MATTOON IS E-LEARNING DAY CHARLESTON PARIS ARCOLA TUSCOLA ST. ELMO ARTHUR OAKLAND KANSAS SHILOH PARIS-CRESTWOOD SHELBYVILLE FLORA VILLA GROVE BROWNSTOWN VAN...
Jan 16, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For January 15th
The following has been Cancelled for January 15th Farina American Legion Bingo is cancelled this week Lifeline Books & Gifts will close at 4 pm today Community Support Systems' Day Programs will be closed Family Life Center Newton will be closed today Family Life Center Effingham will close at 4 today Crossroads Qu...
Jan 15, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For Friday January 12th
The following are cancelled for Friday January 12th: THE EDGEWOOD OPRY FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Jan 12, 2024
Closings & Cancellations for Saturday, Oct 28, 2023
The following have been cancelled due to weather: Altamont American Legion Post 512 "Dignified Flag Ceremony" is cancelled. The Post is hoping to have a ceremony in the spring of 2024.
Oct 25, 2023
Closings & Cancellations
Due to unforeseen circumstances, HSHS St. Anthony's Convenient Care is closed today, Oct. 20. The Diagnostic Center in Convenient Care will still be open but will be closing at 4:30 p.m.
Oct 20, 2023
Closings and Cancellations Due to Anhydrous Leak On Rt 40 Saturday, Sept 30
Route 40 between Effingham and Montrose is closed until further notice. Octoberfest in Teutopolis has been cancelled These businesses and/or events are cancelled for today Saturday, September 30th: Weber's Clothing & Jewelry in Teutopolis will be closed today (Saturday September 30th) Cruisers McMahon Meats Teutopo...
Sep 30, 2023
Cancellations for Saturday, August 26th
The following Sports have been cancelled for today, Saturday, August 26th: Due to last nights rains, current field conditions, and today's forecast, the TJHS Baseball game vs St Joe- Ogden and the THS Wooden Bat Classic are cancelled. Wooden bat will be rescheduled for 9/2.
Aug 26, 2023
Cancellations Due to Heat for Monday 08/21/23
The following have been cancelled due to extreme heat: SPORTS THS Baseball @ Stew-Stras THS Boys JV and Girls Golf at Altamont THS G Tennis @ Charleston TJHS Softball @ St. Anthony TJHS Baseball @ Okaw Valley
Aug 21, 2023
Local News
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
7h 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 just one of three Pediatric Critical Car...
9h 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 has not been identified, is now in custo...
9h 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. Members were taught what character tra...
10h 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 beginning Tuesday, April 2. The current closur...
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 one student from each of the 15 IESA mem...
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 FTA warrant for driving while license sus...
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 much maligned stretch of I-70 east of Eff...
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 Suns, Tampa Bay Rays, and Philadelphia Flye...
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 organizations' shared values and complementary miss...
Mar 26, 2024
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Trading Post
Trading Post Complete 2 Weeks
03/28/24 FOR SALE: Five Beagle-Red Heeler mix puppies, had first shots $100 each. Call 618-292-9811 or 217-690-2905 FOR SALE: Two matching solid maple twin beds, a Queen size sofa bed, a round solid oak pedestal dining table, five spindle back chairs and an upholstered chair. Call 217-868-9081 FOR SALE: One-year-old du...
Mar 08, 2021
Trading Post Thursday, 03/28/24
FOR SALE: Five Beagle-Red Heeler mix puppies, had first shots $100 each. Call 618-292-9811 or 217-690-2905 FOR SALE: Two matching solid maple twin beds, a Queen size sofa bed, a round solid oak pedestal dining table, five spindle back chairs and an upholstered chair. Call 217-868-9081 FOR SALE: One-year-old ducks, male...
10h ago
Trading Post Wednesday, 03/27/24
FOR SALE: A Male European Boxer, 2 years old, black and white, looking for a good forever home with a yard. Call 618-434-0001 or 618-421-5894
Mar 27, 2024
Trading Post Tuesday, 03/26/24
FOR SALE: A 50" Toro zero-turn mower in good shape $1300 OBO, a Craftsman mower with new belts and carburetor $300, a 60" Husqvarna with tractor tires $1400 OBO, 2 Troy Built rear tine tillers $300 each, and weed eaters both gas and electric $20 each OBO. Call 618-599-7155 or 618-508-3706 WANTED: A garden til...
Mar 26, 2024
Trading Post Monday, 03/25/24
FOR SALE: Never used Scott's 2000 drop spreader $25. Call or text 217-343-4040 FOR SALE: Aussie-doodle puppies, born on 3-23-24, will be de-wormed 4x and first shot at 6 weeks, parents are on site, 6 females and 4 males. Call 618-403-0099 WANTED: 44" mower deck for Simplicity. Call 217-690-0091 FOR SALE: Several f...
Mar 25, 2024
Trading Post Friday, 03/22/24
FOR SALE: Male ducks $8 each and tons of DVD's. Call 618-707-8916 FOR SALE: Open pollenated seed corn, makes excellent silage, grows 12 - 16' tall, asking $67 per bushel. Call 217-857-3377
Mar 22, 2024