A Coles County stretch of highway is closing next Monday for a bridge replacement project that’s expected to last several months... so if this r...

Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. The proclamation includes Effingham County and Coles County, both […] The post State Disaster Proclamation Issued appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Still in need of support following the tornado in Coles County? When there are so many places to turn to, it can feel overwhelming. That's why the Col...

Coles County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Local authorities are investigating after a body was found in Lakew Mattoon Sunday. From the ISP DCI Zone 8: On Ju...

Are you still feeling the effects of last Wednesday's storm and damaging tornado? Or do you know someone that is? While we are roughly a week removed ...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Coles County in east centr...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Coles County in east centr...

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Coles County in ea...

The National Weather Service has released details on the tornado that struck Coles County Wednesday evening. Details on the Effingham County storms should hopefully be available today. Here are the […] The post Details from NWS on Coles County Tornado; Details on Effingham County Storms Expected Today appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH:   Businesses Beecher City Foodliner closed until power is restored Coles County Animal Shelte...