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
Patching And Resurfacing Project On Illinois 33 In Robinson Begins May 13th
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a $1.2 million patching and resurfacing project on Illinois 33 between North Glendale Road and Park Forest Drive in Robinson will begin Monday, May 13. Lane closures are expected. Flaggers will be used to direct traffic through t...
14h ago
Effingham County Chamber Travel Program To Host Informational Meeting On Classical Greece
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Join us for an engaging evening as the Chamber Travel Program presents an informational meeting on Monday, May 13th, at 5:00 p.m., to be held at the First Baptist Church of Effingham, located at 213 W Fayette Ave., Effingham. Discover the wonders of Classical Greece with a captivating p...
16h ago
5th Annual ROE #11 Recognition Of Excellence Award Recipients
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Regional Office of Education #11 is pleased to announce the 2024 5th Annual ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients. The Regional Office of Education #11 requested nominations from each school district within the region seeking to highlight a pre-k through grade 12 profe...
17h ago
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 4, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Derek A. Britz of Effingham for an Effingham County mittimus to jail. Derek was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham City Police arrested 51 year old John J. Wooters of Effingham for theft >$500. John was given a pretri...
17h ago
Vandalia Man Sentenced To DOC Time In Fayette County Court
Vandalia, IL-(Vandalia Radio)- A Vandalia man was sentenced to time in prison this past week in Fayette County Court. 37 year old Derick Castic of Vandalia pleaded guilty to the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. Judge Allan Lolie sentenced Casti...
18h ago
*UPDATE* Boil Order Lifted
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- *UPDATE: This boil order has been lifted. The City of Effingham Water Department has issued a boil order for: Petro Deli & TA Truck Service Store at 1805 West Fayette If you have questions, call the City at 214-342-2366.
19h ago
South Central FFA Members volunteer At Marion County Ag Safety Day
Marion County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The South Central FFA Chapter recently volunteered at the Marion County Agriculture Safety Day event. Sixth graders from Marion County attended this event at Marion County Fairgrounds. Around 150 young students learned about fire safety, how to properly call JULIE before digging, la...
May 04, 2024
Lake Land College Partners With Eastern Illinois University To Create Transfer Agreement For English Majors
Mattoon & Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University recently partnered to establish a two-plus-two transfer agreement for students majoring in English. The agreement provides an opportunity for students to seamlessly transfer to Eastern Illinois with junior status in one of...
May 04, 2024
South Central FFA Attends Section 19 Banquet
Morrisonville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Wednesday, April 24th, five members from South Central FFA graced the Section 19 FFA Banquet in Morrisonville. They enthusiastically cheered on the winners at the Section Level and actively participated in the election of the new Section 19 officer team. Pictured (from L to R): M...
May 04, 2024
Lake Land College Honors Agriculture Students At Ceremony
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recently honored agriculture students at the annual Ag Banquet. During the event, Kurt Coffey; Racine, Wisconsin, was recognized as the Agriculture Division's Honored Alumnus. Several students also received awards for outstanding performance in their respective programs....
May 03, 2024
Local Sports
Trading Post
Trading Post Complete 2 Weeks
05/06/24 FOR SALE: Indoor mini-pigs $50, three female Roland ducks $15 for all, and 2 male Lamancha goats, 5-weeks-old, still on the bottle. Call 618-707-8916 05/02/24 FOR SALE: 46" Craftsman mower $500. Call 618-292-9178 05/01/24 FOR SALE: A Honda Big Bear with a snow blade, needs carburetor work $2000 OBO. Call ...
Mar 08, 2021
Trading Post Monday, 05/06/24
FOR SALE: Indoor mini-pigs $50, three female Roland ducks $15 for all, and 2 male Lamancha goats, 5-weeks-old, still on the bottle. Call 618-707-8916 FOR SALE: 46" Craftsman mower $500. Call 618-292-9178
19h ago
Trading Post Thursday, 05/02/24
FOR SALE: Indoor Mini Pigs, $50. 3 Female Roland ducks. $15 for all. 2 male lamancha goats, 5 weeks old still on bottle. Call 618-707-8916. FOR SALE: 46' Craftsman Ride on mower in good condition. Call 618-292-9178.
May 02, 2024
Trading Post Wednesday, 05/01/24
FOR SALE: A Honda Big Bear with a snow blade, needs carburetor work $2000 OBO. Call 217-258-8710 FOR SALE: A 58" Cub Cadet 0-turn snow plow with connections, make an offer or trade. Call 217-994-276 FOR SALE: 14.5 hp 60" deck Swisher pull-behind mower, and a Kubota B7100 4x4 with 4' deck. Call 217-273-1676 FO...
May 01, 2024
Trading Post Tuesday, 04/30/24
FOR SALE: A microwave $15 and new barn tin in different lengths. Call 618-283-4156 FOR SALE: Bose 301 Series IV home stereo speakers, matches direct/reflecting left right system $130. Call 217-690-4610 FOR SALE: 2 Trek bicycles, 25" and 21 speed, $100 each. Call 618-359-2770 FREE: Barn cats. Call 217-663-6691 FOR ...
Apr 30, 2024
Trading Post Monday, 04/29/24
WANTED: A Honda three- or four-wheeler project, any condition but preferably complete. Call or text 217-821-0243
Apr 29, 2024