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Man arrested after robbery at Effingham hotel
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Man arrested after robbery at Effingham hotel

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

An Effingham man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he robbed a Days Inn.

Police: 2 teenagers arrested after shooting stolen gun in woods
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Police: 2 teenagers arrested after shooting stolen gun in woods

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 25, 2026

Two Effingham teenagers were arrested Tuesday after police said they shot a stolen gun in the woods.

Effingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition
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Effingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 18, 2026

The Effingham Unit #40 Board of Education has named its next superintendent.

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From bank vault to bar: New speakeasy brings unique experience to Effingham

From bank vault to bar: New speakeasy brings unique experience to Effingham

  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

What was once the First National Bank of Effingham is now home to The Wheat Penny, a hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked inside the bui…

From bank vault to bar: New speakeasy brings unique experience to Effingham
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From bank vault to bar: New speakeasy brings unique experience to Effingham

  • Caroline Reese
  • Updated Mar 13, 2026

What was once the First National Bank of Effingham is now home to The Wheat Penny, a hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked inside the building’s former bank vault.

Car catches fire, damages home in Effingham
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Car catches fire, damages home in Effingham

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

A home was damaged after a car caught fire in Effingham Thursday morning.

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New drone tech boosts Effingham Fire response

New drone tech boosts Effingham Fire response

  • Updated Mar 3, 2026

The Effingham Fire Department has expanded its drone program, adding new life-saving technology designed to respond faster and more effectivel…

New drone tech boosts Effingham Fire response
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New drone tech boosts Effingham Fire response

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Mar 3, 2026

The Effingham Fire Department has expanded its drone program, adding new life-saving technology designed to respond faster and more effectively to emergencies on land and water.

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MacArthur boys get road win over Champaign Central

MacArthur boys get road win over Champaign Central

  • Updated Jan 27, 2026

MacArthur boys get road win over Champaign Central

Effingham County woman crowned 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen
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Effingham County woman crowned 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 19, 2026

A woman representing Effingham County was crowned the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the competition this past weekend. 

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