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A Sailor Killed in the Pearl Harbor Attack is Finally Home
On Saturday, April 20th, local community members were able to "Welcome Home" a World War II veteran after 82 years. News Watch's Matt Williamson has more on why this reunion was so special for one family. READ MORE>
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The Effingham City Emergency Management Agency have announced a new weather siren activation policy for destructive severe thunderstorms.
EMA Director Larry Thies said along with tornado warnings, the emergency sirens will sound for any severe storms with winds reaching 80 miles per hour or hail around 3 inches in diameter.
Thies said this policy is part of a
Sports Watch Headlines
The University of Illinois women's basketball team has won its first title game in history.
The Fighting Illini, led by head coach Shauna Green, won the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament title after beating Villanova 71-57
Makira Cook of Illinois scored a team high 27 points with 22 points coming in the second half.
This performance led to her winning M ... READ MORE >