Farina, IL-(Effingham Radio)- District Proficiencies took place on March 6th. A proficiency award recognizes FFA members who, through their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills applicable to their future careers, and can be earned at local, state, and national level. Kage Hiesta...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College instructor Lisa Earp, Mattoon, was recently named the Eastern Illinois Business Education Association (EIBEA) 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. Earp has worked with Lake Land College for 21 years. She currently serves as a business instructor, coordinator of the Office Prof...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2025 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, campgrounds, and fish cleaning stations, all of which enrich the visitor experience and offer excelle...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This release is for ROE#3 Alternative Education Programs Vandalia, Effingham & Litchfield sites. 11:30 DISMISSAL, Friday, March 28th, 2025 for School Improvement Parent/Teacher Conference, Thursday, April 3rd from 3-6 P.M. NO SCHOOL, Friday, April 4th, 2025 for Mornin...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- CDC Notifies IDPH it has Rescinded $125 Million in Promised Public Health Investments; Blocked $324 Million in Pledged Future Federal Support The Trump Administration notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that it is terminating federal grants nationwide that had bee...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Anniversary activities planned throughout 2025 HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital has been dedicated to providing compassionate health care and serving the community since its founding by three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis in Effingham on November 15, 1875. Today this commitment co...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL March 28, 2025 Illinois State Police arrested 18 year old Ian J. Wagner of Effingham for a Moultrie County FTA warrant for driving with no license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and speeding 15-20mph over limit. Ian was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrest...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Sheriff Paul Kuhns stopped by the studio this week and explained how to drive safely around farm equipment as the spring season moves along. Not only is Sheriff Kuhns our County Sheriff, he is also a farmer himself. He explains how farm equipment moves on the roadways, and gave tips on ...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the City of Effingham: South Mulberry St. will be closed from W Shelby Ave to W Fayette Ave. The City of Effingham will be conducting a sewer repair. This closure will be in effect today March 28th at 10AM extending to Friday 4/4/25 at 3:00PM. Weather permitting.

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Unit 40 School Board announced their recent personnel moves at their monthly meeting. EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 March 24, 2025 Board Meeting PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT: Adriana Monnet 3 Hr. Cook at EHS Renee Smith PFA Teacher at Little Hearts Early Childhood...