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You Won't Believe What an Illinois Family Found in Their Toilet

Find out how an Illinois family discovered a southern flying squirrel in their toilet.

Winnebago County, IL · 12d

Effingham Radio

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Water Treatment Expansion Grant In Effingham County Will Help Rural Illinois Residents

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) joined Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) at the groundbreaking and announcement of $4.5 million in federal funding to support the expansion of EJ Water Cooperative’s Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant in Beecher City. The investment will double the facility’s treatment capacity, strengthening access to reliable water service for families, farmers, and businesses across seven Central Illinois counties: Shelby, Effingham, Montgomery, Fayette, Cumberland, Christian, and Clay.

Effingham County, IL · 2d
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Effingham City Council Met Tuesday

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham City Council moved forward on several major items during Wednesday’s meeting, including the approval of an ordinance authorizing the city to issue $4.1 million in debt certificates. Those funds will be used to purchase the Thelma Keller Convention Center. Council members also approved a partial...

Effingham, IL · 2d

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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 8d
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Frosted Sky Bakery Joins Effingham County Chamber

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- What started with a love of baking and creativity has grown into Frosted Sky Bakery, a Teutopolis-based home bakery owned by Shaylee Runde and one of the newest members of the Effingham County Chamber. Frosted Sky Bakery specializes in custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other sweet treats...

Effingham County, IL · 22h

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Economic Development Advisory Board Met Wednesday

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County’s loan board says all current borrowers are making their required payments, a positive sign as members look toward expanding local business lending opportunities. At the latest meeting, the board discussed applying for the Intermediary Relending Program, known as IRP. Members also began reviewing possible...

Effingham County, IL · 1d

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Teutopolis Voters Approve $15 Million School Bond Referendum

Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- According to unofficial results from Tuesday’s General Election, voters in Teutopolis Community Unit School District #50 have approved a $15 million school building bond referendum to support renovations and improvements at Teutopolis Grade School. The approval follows several years of facility assessments, long-range planning, and community...

Teutopolis, IL · 16h

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Escape Into A Real-Life Bookworm’s Paradise Where Illinois Books Cost Less Than $20

There’s a teal-green building in Forsyth, Illinois, that has absolutely no business being as exciting as it is, and yet, here we are. The Old Book Barn is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that led you to spend full price on books at a chain store, because for under twenty dollars, you can stuff an entire bag with used books and walk out feeling like you’ve cracked some kind of secret code.

Forsyth, IL · 1d

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Mobile DMV event to be held in Forsyth

FORSYTH, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) and Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to host a Mobile DMV event on Monday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forsyth Public Library, located at 268 S. Elwood St. in Forsyth.

Forsyth, IL · 3d

Effingham Radio

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All Three Teutopolis Schools Earn Exemplary Recognition In 2026 Illinois Report Card

Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The newly released 2026 Illinois Report Card highlights strong student achievement and continued excellence across Teutopolis CUSD #50, with all three district schools earning an Exemplary Profile of Performance under Illinois’ new statewide accountability system. This year, the Illinois State Board of Education introduced a redesigned...

Teutopolis, IL · 2d

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Cerro Gordo Schools Hosting Veterans Day Activities

Central Illinois schools are gearing up for Veterans Day next week, with many offering programs to recognize those who served the country with in-school programs. Cerro Gordo schools in Piatt County will be offering opportunities for students to lead the Veterans Day activities. Dr. Emily Weidner is the Superintendent of Cerro Gordo Schools and says this includes a morning breakfast for veterans and their spouses, followed by a packed, district-wide assembly featuring student speeches, musical performances, veteran introductions, and special presentations like the Quilts of Valor.

Cerro Gordo, IL · 1d

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Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 4d

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SMTD acquires 25 acres in Springfield for new transportation facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary off-street […]

Springfield, IL · 3d

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The Springfield Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission working to reduce traffic in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (WICS/WRSP)- The Springfield Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission held an open house today and people were able to learn about projected regional growth, traffic, and infrastructure improvements. Residents were able to speak with the project team and ask any questions and also leave comments. One of the purposes...

Springfield, IL · 3d

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New medical facility could be coming to Springfield’s west side

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A new medical facility is in the works for the west side of Springfield. Memorial Health and Encompass Health are starting a new partnership for a rehabilitation facility. The 60-bed hospital will focus on helping patients after strokes, brain injuries, and other medical issues. Officials said...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Hotel files petition to convert to apartments

The owners of MainStay Suites on South Dirksen Parkway have filed a zoning petition with the city of Springfield for a permit to convert the extended-stay hotel into apartments. Hazur Hospitality is seeking to turn the 109 hotel units in the property at 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway into 109 apartments,...

Springfield, IL · 4d

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Move Over Turkey! What Some Illinoisans Are Serving Instead

Not everyone in Illinois is basting a turkey this Thanksgiving, and the alternatives might surprise you.

Illinois · 2d

The Telegraph

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Old Farmer's Almanac predicts white Christmas chances for Illinois

Will Illinois see a white Christmas this year? Here's what the Old Farmer's almanac predicts.

Illinois · 2d

25 News Now

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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure

Illinois · 1d

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield among the 'rattiest cities' in the US, new report finds

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Springfield ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S., according to one recent list. The capital city did not make the top 10, but it made the top 50 in Orkin's Rattiest Cities list . Springfield ranks 29th, having jumped 8 spots on the list since last year. Chicago holds the second spot on the list. Orkin determined the rattiest cities by tracking all new residential rodent treatments from August 2025 to August 2026, which the company says offers a snapshot of the cities with the highest levels of rat and mice treatment activity. More: Top 5 elementary and middle schools in Springfield The top 10 Here are the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to the company: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, D.C. Detroit Cleveland Denver Philadelphia Baltimore "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," the ranking reads. "From residential neighborhoods to bustling commercial corridors, the same features that make the city attractive to millions of people can also provide rodents with plenty of opportunities to find the resources they need to survive." Tom Ackerman covers breaking

Springfield, IL · 3d