WXEF - Thu Nov 26
Unemployment continued to rise in Effingham County in October. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported the county's October jobless rate at 8.4%.A That's a half percent jump from the 7.9% rate in September, and it compares to a 6.4% rate in October of 2008.
Golden's Death Investigation ConcludedWXEF - Wed Nov 25
Effingham County Coroner Leigh Hammer has announced the results of an investigation into the August death of local resident Mark Golden.
Number of Shoeboxes Headed for Operation Christmas Child Up This YearWXEF - Wed Nov 25
Close to 14,000 shoeboxes will be sent from Effingham County to needy children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Armed RobberyWXEF - Tue Nov 24
Effingham County sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the adult book store outside Edgewood Monday morning.
Beecher City Man Sentenced on Drug ChargesWXEF - Mon Nov 23
Beecher City resident Kevin McWhorter has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after pleading guilty to methamphetamine production charges.
Altamont Resident Injured in CrashWXEF - Mon Nov 23
An Altamont resident was injured in a crash Sunday night. Effingham County Sheriff John Monnet said the crash occurred at 7:20pm at 825th Avenue and 675th Street in Jackson Township.A Monnet said a car driven by 18-year-old Mitch Ruff of Altamont ran off the roadway and struck a ditch, then rolled over three times before coming to rest.
Dudley for State Senate Campaign Releases EndorsementsDecatur Tribune - Sun Nov 22
The list includes: Effingham County Democratic Central Committee Decatur Building and Construction Trades Madison County Young Democrats Dudley will be facing Amy Bliefnick in the Democratic Primary Election on Feb.
Meth In Effingham - Catching the Meth HeadsWSAV - Thu Nov 19
Crank, hillbilly crack, rocket fuel, ice. All street slang for meth. Now more than a drug, cops say it's an epidemic.
Three Injured in Dieterich CrashWXEF - Thu Nov 19
Three people were injured when two vehicles collided in Dieterich Wednesday afternoon.
Details Sketchy on Crash in DieterichWXEF - Wed Nov 18
Effingham County sheriff's deputies investigated a crash this afternoon on Main Street in Dieterich.
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