Local News
TORNADO INFORMATION (UPDATED AS NEEDED)
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This page has all the latest information from Wednesday's Tornado. Whether it is press releases or how you can help we have all the information right here. Cromwell Me...
Jun 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Effingham, Clay, Jasper, & Richland Counties
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Northwestern Richland Cou...
1h ago
City Of Altamont Gives Notice Of Public Hearing Tomorrow
Altamont, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The City of Altamont have now substantially completed the scope of work associated with a previously awarded Public Infrastructure Grant made possible under the Communi...
3h ago
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL June 25, 2026 Effingham City Police arrested 21 year old Jayden A. Reynolds of Effingham for driving while license suspended and leaving the scene of an accident. Jayden was give...
4h ago
Jodi Thoele Of Visit Effingham Gives Details On July Events In Interview
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Summer is in full swing, and there are plenty of local events slated to take place all throughout the month of July. From the EPC to EffinghamJam, there are plenty of ...
5h ago
Shumway FPD Announces That Two Outdoor Sirens Have Quit Working, Looking To Replace ASAP
Shumway, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Shumway Fire Protection District have been notified that 2 of the outdoor warning sirens (one on Holden Avenue, other on Nazarene Road) have quit working during the ...
5h ago
Southeastern Illinois Disaster Relief Fund Provides Immediate Support To Tornado-Affected Communities
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that impacted communities across Southeastern Illinois, the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation's Southeastern Illinois...
6h ago
2026 Croft Brothers Challenge Scholarship Awardee Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce Allie Drees has been awarded a 2026 Croft Brothers Challenge Scholarship. Allie Drees is a 2023 grad...
9h ago
Local Sports
Local Sports Results For Saturday
Local Sports Results For Saturday June 13th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 3rd Place Game (1 Seed) North Clay (36-5) 10, (1 Seed) Jacksonville Routt (24...
Jun 15, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday June 13th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 3rd Place Game 1 Seed Jacksonville Routt (24-13) vs. 1 Seed North Clay (35-5)...
Jun 13, 2026
Local Sports Results For Friday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Results For Friday June 12th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament (1 Seed) Tremont (37-2) 10, (1 Seed) Jacksonville Routt (24-13) 3 FINAL (1 Se...
Jun 12, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Friday, North Clay At State Tournament
Local Sports Schedule For Friday June 12th High School Baseball At Illinois Field Champaign Class 1A State Tournament 1 Seed Tremont (36-2) vs. 1 Seed Jacksonville Routt (24-12) 10:00 A.M. 1 Seed N...
Jun 11, 2026
Effingham Native Competes For Team Navy In The 2026 Warrior Games
(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy) A native of Effingham will join more than 200 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Warrior Games, June 13 - 20, 20...
Jun 10, 2026
Local Sports Results For Monday
Local Sports Results For Monday June 8th High School Baseball Class 1A Carbondale Super Sectional At Southern Illinois University (1 Seed) North Clay (35-4) 8, (1 Seed) Goreville (27-6) 0 FINA...
Jun 09, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Baseball Super Sectional Monday
Local Sports Schedule For Monday June 8th High School Baseball Class 1A Carbondale Super Sectional At Southern Illinois University 1 Seed North Clay (34-4) vs. 1 Seed Goreville (27-5) 4:00 P.M. Wi...
Jun 08, 2026
Local Sports Results For Saturday
Local Sports Results For Saturday June 6th High School Baseball Class 1A Altamont Sectional Championship 1 Seed North Clay (34-4) 17, 7 Seed Cumberland (14-14) 3 FINAL Class 1A Goreville Sectional...
Jun 08, 2026
