Local News
Effingham County Museum Special Program Commemorating "V-E Day"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham County Cultural Center And Museum: Nearly eighty years ago, the American public was focused on the devastation of World War II. They sensed that the war was coming to an end, but, at such a great cost in the lives of the families of Effingham County who had loved ones...
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Effingham County Health & Insurance Committee Meeting Held Tuesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Health and Insurance Committee held their regular meeting on Tuesday and discussed a variety of topics. An update was provided on the Health Department building, detailing the plan to install electric locks, cameras, and improve lighting for the main Effingham office. An update was ...
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Effingham County Chamber Announces Jeff Fritchtnitch As Interim President & CEO
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber announces the appointment of Jeff Fritchtnitch, Ed. S., as the Interim President & CEO, effective immediately. This decision follows the resignation announcement of Lucinda Hart, who will continue her tenure with the Chamber through the end of May. "...
May 07, 2024
Effingham County EMA Gives Detailed Tornado Facts, Shares What To Do When Spotting A Downed Power Line
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County EMA is sharing some useful information about tornadoes and downed power lines ahead of some predicted severe weather. The picture below gives detailed facts about tornadoes and how to be prepared in the event one comes close to your home. They also gave information ...
May 07, 2024
Tornado Watch In Effect For Local Area Until 8PM
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln: A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT V...
May 07, 2024
Severe Weather Expected This Afternoon And Tomorrow Evening
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- We have a good chance for severe weather the next couple days. Thunderstorm development is expected early this afternoon, some of which could become severe. There is a slight risk of severe weather (level 2 of 5), but the risk increases to enhanced across Indiana (level 3 of 5). The pri...
May 07, 2024
Clay County Sheriff's Office Reports That Subject On Pretrial Release Arrested For Burglary
Clay County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Clay County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page: On May 6, 2024, at approximately 8:21 a.m., the Clay County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary in progress at a property in Xenia Township. Upon the arrival of deputies the subject fled from the property. Deputies were...
May 07, 2024
Tuesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 7, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 45 year old John F. Cunningham of Effingham for failure to register employment - violent offender. John was given a pretrial NTA and was released. CITATIONS ***NO NEW RELEASES***
May 07, 2024
Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed In Illinois
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Asian longhorned tick is in Illinois. Illinois is the 20th state to discover the invasive species. The tick was found on April 12th during routine active tick surveillance in Morgan County. Additional surveillance in the area on April 24th discovered two additional Asian longhorne...
May 07, 2024
ISP To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Marion, White, Effingham and Richland Counties during June. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illi...
May 07, 2024