Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release ISP To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct Occupan...

For Immediate Release IDOT invites public to take traveler survey SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state's transportation system through its annual Il...

For Immediate Release Freshstart smoking cessation program offered at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Do you want help in learning how to overcome your tobacco addiction so you ...

One Marine Dead, Another Injured In Aircraft Collision (Japan) -- One Marine is dead and five are missing after two U.S. Marine Corps aircrafts collided off Japan's southwest coast. A second marine re...

Bush 41 To Receive 'Missing Man Formation' Honor (Undated) -- The U.S. Navy will honor President George H.W. Bush with a 21 fighter jet flyover in the "missing man formation." The flyover will happen ...

Holidays A Bad Time For Dog Flu (Undated) -- The holidays are an especially bad time for dog flu. Vet Surg Veterinarian Dr. Courtney Campbell says that's because the holidays are a social time for dog...

Update: Authorities have released the name of the semi-truck driver killed in the head-on crash last night. 34-year-old Ryan E. Hute, of Delmar, Iowa, died at OSF St. Francis Medical Center after bein...

Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar Hit By Infant Ibuprofen Recall (Undated) -- Infant ibuprofen sold at several major retailers is being recalled because it might be dangerous to babies. The recall affects m...

Lake Land College will host an informational session about the new online IT-LaunchCode program on December 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology in Effingham. Lak...

The Effingham Elks Lodge will be holding their 47th Annual "Hoop Shoot" on December 8th at 11:00 A.M. at Effingham High School. It's open to 8 to 13-year-old boys and girls. For more information, call...