Local News

Effingham Sunrise Rotarians Learn About Community Support Systems
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Sunrise Rotary recently welcomed an inspiring program highlighting Community Support Systems and its $5 million Under One Roof Capital Campaign. The proj...
10h ago

Jasper County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Opportunity
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A $1500 scholarship is being offered by the Jasper County Retired Teachers Association. It is available to any Newton Community High School graduate who will be a col...
16h ago

Ford Recalls Over 1M Vehicles
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Over one million Ford vehicles are being recalled for camera issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said two different rearview camera issues were ...
16h ago

Effingham County Chamber To Host 2026 Women In Business Event With Keynote Speaker Jacob Dickey
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber Women in Business Committee will host its annual Women in Business event on Friday, March 13 at the Keller Convention Center, bringing tog...
19h ago

708 Board Met Wednesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The 708 Board met on Wednesday and discussed a few items for approval. The Board first heard from Chris Spenner with Marshmallow's HOPE, an organization that helps ind...
22h ago

Lake Land College To Host Dr. Kathryn Edin For Campus Presentation
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College will welcome author, researcher and sociologist Dr. Kathryn J. Edin for a presentation and book signing event on Wednesday, March 18. The event will ta...
Mar 08, 2026

Nearly 2,500 Valentine's Day Cards Collected Through Sen. Plummer's Annual Program For Seniors
Edwardsville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- In an effort to brighten the lives of senior citizens across the Metro East and Southern Illinois, nearly 2,500 Valentine's Day cards were collected through State S...
Mar 08, 2026

March Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Hour House, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This year's theme, &quo...
Mar 07, 2026
Local Sports

Local Sports Schedule For Friday
Local Sports Schedule For Friday March 6th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Macon Meridian Sectional Championship 3 Seed Altamont (24-10) vs. 1 Seed Lawrenceville (32-2) 7:00 P.M. Listen on 1...
Mar 06, 2026

Local Sports Results For Wednesday
Local Sports Results For Wednesday March 4th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Macon Meridian Sectional (1 Seed) Lawrenceville 30, (2 Seed) Casey-Westfield 29 FINAL Class 1A Danville Schlarman S...
Mar 05, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday
Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday March 4th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Macon Meridian Sectional 1 Seed Lawrenceville (31-2) vs. 2 Seed Casey-Westfield (20-11) 7:00 P.M. Class 1A Danville ...
Mar 04, 2026

Local Sports Results For Tuesday
Local Sports Results For Tuesday March 3rd High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Macon Meridian Sectional (3 Seed) Altamont 61, (1 Seed) Tuscola 58 FINAL Class 2A Monticello Sectional (1 Seed) Teut...
Mar 04, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Tuesday
Local Sports Schedule For Tuesday March 3rd High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Macon Meridian Sectional 1 Seed Tuscola (28-6) vs. 3 Seed Altamont (23-10) 7:00 P.M. Listen on 100.5 & 105.5 J...
Mar 03, 2026

Local Sports Girls Basketball Super Sectional Results For Monday
Local Sports Results For Monday March 2nd High School Girls Basketball Class 2A Benton Super Sectional (2 Seed) Breese Central (30-3) 46, 2 Seed Teutopolis (27-7) 33 FINAL Class 2A Pleasant Plain...
Mar 03, 2026

Local Sports Schedule For Monday
Local Sports Schedule For Monday March 2nd High School Girls Basketball Class 2A Benton Super Sectional 2 Seed Teutopolis (27-6) vs. 2 Seed Breese Central (29-3) 6:00 P.M. Class 2A Pleasant Plains...
Mar 02, 2026

Local Sports Regional Championship Results For Friday
Local Sports Results For Friday February 27th High School Boys Basketball Class 1A Altamont Regional Championship (3 Seed) Altamont 68, (2 Seed) Bluford Webber 58 FINAL Class 1A Tuscola Regional Ch...
Feb 28, 2026






