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West Frankfort football gearing up for first state quarterfinal game in 40 years

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Words like 'wild' and 'surreal' were thrown around at West Frankfort's Wednesday afternoon practice, as for the second time in program history, and the first time in 40 years, the Redbirds are preparing for a State Quarterfinal game. With a chance to become the first team...

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WEST FRANKFORT AND FLORA FIREFIGHTERS TURN FOOTBALL RIVALRY INTO CHARITABLE CHALLENGE

A friendly rivalry between the West Frankfort and Flora fire departments is turning Saturday’s high school football matchup between the Redbirds and Wolves at Flora into an opportunity to support two charitable causes. West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 and the Flora Volunteer Fire Department have agreed to make...

West Frankfort, IL · 2d

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Effingham County Board Chairman Recognizes Tony Koester For 31 Years Of Service To Veteran’s Assistance Commission

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit presents Certificate of Appreciation to Tony Koester for 31 years of service to the Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission. During the October meeting of the local Veterans Assistance Commission, Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit presented Tony Koester with a Certificate...

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Rumpke Opens New Effingham County Landfill in Illinois

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has officially opened its new Effingham County Landfill, a major milestone for the company that strengthens the waste disposal infrastructure in south-central Illinois. The landfill accepted its first load of waste on Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving final permit approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in mid-October. Located at 15325 East Highway 33 in Teutopolis, immediately east of Rumpke’s existing Landfill 33, the new facility is expected to provide approximately 30 years of additional waste disposal capacity for the region.

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Effingham County 4-H Makes History With First-Ever Livestock Skill-A-Thon

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- History was made on November 10, 2026, as Effingham County 4-H members participated in the county’s first-ever Livestock Skill-a-Thon, hosted by the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. For many participants, the event was an entirely new experience. Members arrived unsure of what to expect but...

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Effingham High School Earns Highest State Performance Designation, Three Additional Unit 40 Schools Recognized

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 Schools is celebrating strong results in the 2026 Illinois School Report Card, highlighted by Effingham High School earning an overall Exemplary designation, the highest of five performance designations awarded to Illinois schools. Summative Designations provide a measure of school performance and progress in academic...

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Cold temperatures and lake effect on the way

A low pressure system is bringing rain and a few storms to the area today. The Storm Prediction Center has the far southern extent of Newton and Jasper Counties in a level 1 Marginal Risk, but it appears the best severe chance will stay south of Chicagoland.

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Signup For 2026 Emergency Conservation Program And Emergency Forestry Restoration Program

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Effingham County Executive Director Lee Roadarmel announces the ongoing signup period for the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forestry Restoration Program. The signup period began October 14, 2026, and is currently scheduled to end December 14, 2026.

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Jasper County Honors Generations of Veterans During Veterans Day Ceremony

Jasper County came together to honor the men and women who have served our nation during its annual Veterans Day program, recognizing generations of local residents whose dedication, courage and sacrifice have helped preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy today. The ceremony featured patriotic music, military traditions, heartfelt reflections and special...

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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from Joint Commission

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Effingham Shipping Opens, Bringing Packing, Shipping & More Back to Effingham

Effingham, IL – November 11, 2026 – The Effingham County Chamber welcomes Effingham Shipping, LLC., a new, locally-owned business bringing packing and shipping services, as well as the UPS and FedEx brands, back to Effingham. Owned by longtime Effingham business owner Wayne Moran, Effingham Shipping fills a need...

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER VETERANS ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTIES

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be available at locations in Fairfield...

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Effingham Veterans Day Ceremony Held At Courthouse Veterans Memorial

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor our veterans across the globe, and it was a beautiful day in Effingham for the ceremony. Larry Manuel of VFW 1769 was MC, and he introduced Pastor Steve Linton for the invocation. Charlie & Bob McWhorter raised the...

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