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  • 911 Board Seeking More Information on RapidWarn System Backup
  • Bailey Says Campaign Will Focus on Chicago Area After Rough Primary Night in Suburbs
  • City Council Adopts New Comprehensive Plan
  • Cumberland County Drug Bust Leads to Arrest on Class X Felony Counts
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  • NCAA Men’s, Women’s Basketball Tournaments Open Play
  • Cumberland Claims H.S. Baseball Win, Teutopolis Drops First Game At Metro Classic
  • St. Elmo/Brownstown Falls In H.S. Softball Opener Against Shelbyville
  • MLB Spring Training March 18 Scores, March 19 Schedule
  • Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game Scheduled Sunday, March 29
  • Stewardson Trinity Wins Class S Region 16 Championship

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  • March 19, 2026
    Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
  • March 19, 2026
    History of the Heart Theatre – Presentation
  • March 19, 2026
    Red Cross Blood Drives in March
  • March 19, 2026
    The Spongebob Musical at Effingham High School
  • March 19, 2026
    Interview Day Prep Workshop

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