Chef de Gare (Commander) Ralph Rounds is announcing that the 40 & 8 of Effingham County, V-1439 is canceling its meeting for 24 Apr 2025. The group will meet next on 22 May 2025 @ 7:30 PM.

Closings & Cancellations For April 2, 2025: Schools: Vandalia Schools dismissing at 1:45pm for grade school, 2pm for jr./sr. high school South Central dismissing at 2pm Brownstown Schools-Elementary School dismisses at 2:30 pm, High School at 2:40 pm Ramsey Schools will dismiss at 2:05 pm Mulberry Grove will dismis...

BUSINESS Farina American Legion Bingo is cancelled. The Effingham Senior Activity Center will be closed. Staff to report to work as usual. Effingham Knights of Columbus Bingo is cancelled.

The following are closed or cancelled today, February 12: SCHOOLS Pana CUSD #8: Dismissal at 12:30 pm. PES, PJHS and PHS St. Elmo CUSD #202 11:30 am dismissal Okaw Valley CUSD #302: Dismissing at 11:00 am today. All buses will run their regular routes unless otherwise communicated by your driver. If any parent needs ...

The following are closed or cancelled for Saturday, Jan 11th: EVENTS Pagel Silver Dollar Lanes no youth bowling, but will open at noon for Tournaments Mason Food Pantry closed OCC Blue Knights and Lady Knights basketball games with SWIC are cancelled.

The following are closed or cancelled for Jan 10th: SCHOOLS Lake Land College, all locations are closed Altamont vs Dieterich games cancelled tonight Stew-Stras early dismissal at 12:10 pm and all sporting events cancelled Kansas schools dismissing at 12 pm and all extracurricular activities are cancelled Olney Central...

The following are closed or cancelled today due to weather: SCHOOLS Palestine Flora Red Hill Lawrenceville Clay City Richland County Schools North Clay Hutsonville Schools are on a 2-hour delay Jasper County Schools closed and all practices and games cancelled Robinson Oblong

The following will be closed on Wednesday, Jan 8th SCHOOLS Palestine Oblong Clay City Hutsonville Robinson Jasper County Schools, HS practices TBD by noon Flora Lawrence County Schools Red Hill North Clay Richland County Schools BUSINESS/CHURCH/EVENTS Farina American Legion Bingo is cancelled First Christian Church Wed...

The following schools & businesses will be closed Tuesday: SCHOOLS Royal School of Cosmetology Olney Central College will be closed, Faculty and Students check your IECC email and Entrata accounts for remote learning instructions South Central Schools (e-learning) Charleston Schools (e-learning) Vandalia Schools (e...

Due to inclement weather the following schools & businesses will be closed today, Monday, Jan 6th: SCHOOLS Olney Central College will be closed. All classes are cancelled. New student orientation is rescheduled for Friday, Jan 19th from 2 to 4 pm in the Learning Commons Lake Land College closed at all college locat...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach (standing center) recently signed a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2025 as Nurses Week, to honor local nurses and the indispensable part they play in the health care delivery system. Joining the Mayor as he signed the proclamation was HSHS St. Anthony...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- HSHS St. Anthony's Rehabilitation and Wellness is spotlighting the invaluable role that occupational therapy (OT) plays in helping children overcome developmental challenges and thrive in everyday activities. Occupational therapists make a difference in children's lives through innovati...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 9, 2025 Effingham City Police arrested 41 year old Anthony S. Tate of Effingham for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. Anthony was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham City Police arrested 43 year old Brandon S. Cook of Effingham for possession of <5g of meth and r...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Since 1979 the Illinois Sheriff's Association has awarded at least one student in each county a scholarship. The scholarship must be awarded to an Illinois Student, and the student must be attending an Illinois higher learning institution for the 2025-2026 school year. The scholarship...

Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- Millions of people are at risk of losing health insurance coverage due to possible Medicaid cuts. The Congressional Budget Office released an analysis on Wednesday as lawmakers look to slash spending to pay for President Trump's domestic policy agenda. The analysis found that limiting ...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 8, 2025 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Phoenix A. Coyler of Terre Haute, IN for a Vigo County FTA warrant for theft (2x), a Vigo County FTA warrant for possession of marijuana, a Vigo County FTA warrant for counterfeiting, and a Vigo County FTA warrant for escape. Phoen...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- At the HSHS St. Anthony's Rehabilitation and Wellness Walk to End Parkinson's Disease event on May 3, the event launched with a donation of $5,000 from the Effingham Sunrise Rotary. The generous donation, proceeds from the Sunrise Rotary's annual "Lucky Draw" basket raffle, wi...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates are reminding all users of the road to "Start Seeing Motorcycles" as part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. "We want every driver and every motorcyclist to share and saf...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recently hosted its fourth annual Spring Art Show. The show included submissions from students, staff, faculty and artists throughout the Lake Land community. All submissions were displayed in the Luther Student Center from April 21-25. During the week, spectators voted ...

Summit Township, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Effingham County Sheriff's Office: LOCATION: East 1350th Avenue/North Country Club Road, Summit Township DATE and TIME: May 5th at 3:10am DRIVERS: Unit 1: 26 year old Alishia D. Brown of Effingham VEHICLES: Unit 1: Black 2015 Cheverolet BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Effingham C...