Beecher, IL

Jacksonville motorists could be driving across the South Main Street Bridge again before Thanksgiving, but city officials say the timeline is not set in stone. The Jacksonville Journal-Courier reported Tuesday that the city is targeting November 19th to reopen South Main Street between Morton and Beecher Avenues. The roadway has been closed since June for […]

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Congresswoman Mary Miller is set to join EJ Water Cooperative leaders and local officials in Beecher City, Illinois, ...

Lawrence George Schlanser died Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in his cabin home in the woods in northeast Fayette County, Illinois, with many family members gathered nearby. The will be no […] The post Lawrence George Schlanser (69) of Beecher City appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL National Trail Conference Tournament At Beecher City Game One Brownstown/St. Elmo                6    12     4     10  […] The post Girls Junior High School Basketball — October 27 Results appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Joseph "Joe" R. Peifer, 73, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Springfield Suites Rehab and Nursing Center. Joe wa...

Joseph “Joe” R. Peifer, 73, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Springfield Suites Rehab and Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 […] The post Joseph “Joe” R. Peifer (73) of Beecher City appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Ernest Tomlinson, 85, of rural Beecher City, died at 6:47 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his home. As per his wishes, his body will be cremated and...

Ernest Tomlinson, 85, of rural Beecher City, died at 6:47 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown. Online condolences may […] The post Ernest Tomlinson (85) of Beecher City appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL October 22, 2026 Effingham City Police arrested 20 year old Cayden J. Timmons of Beecher City for retail theft. Cayden was taken...

The Egyptian-Illini Conference Volleyball Tournament got underway Monday at St. Elmo High School. In opening round play, Mulberry Grove defeated Sandoval, 25-9, 25-9 while St. Elmo/Brownstown won over Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, […] The post EIC Tournament Gets Underway, Area High School Volleyball Scores appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.