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  • Stew-Stras School Board Approves Additional Fence Work, Approves Heating and A/C Work
  • Cowden-Herrick School Board Approves New Budget
  • Beecher City School Board Meets
  • Park Board Reviews Plans for New Restrooms
  • Effingham High School is Ready for Homecoming 2026
  • Jobless Rate in August in Illinois Down from July, Up from Year Ago

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  • Football Scores 9-18-26
  • Cumberland, Teutopolis, St. Anthony, Effingham, Newton, Windsor/Stew-Stras, CHBC Win In Volleyball Action
  • St. Anthony Finishes Third At State Junior High Girls Golf Tourney
  • Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Downs Mulberry Grove In Five Innings
  • Teutopolis Blanks St. Anthony In Soccer, Altamont Scrimmages
  • Hearts Take Positive Momentum on the Road to Taylorville

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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
  • September 18, 2026
    Book Sale at Library
  • September 19, 2026
    Effingham Farmer’s Market
  • September 19, 2026
    Legion Cookout in Altamont
  • September 19, 2026
    Meet The Machines at Windsor

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