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  • Fire Siren Testing on Tuesday
  • Due to Rain, Evergreen Avenue in Effingham Will be Open This Week; No Construction
  • Lake Land Holds Annual Ag Banquet
  • US Route 40 to be Closed at Greenup Beginning March 16 for Bridge Project
  • EIU Effingham County Alumni and Friends Advocacy Group Launched
  • Patty Greene Interviewed on NBC’s Dateline

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  • Michigan Hands Illinois 84-70 Loss In Men’s Basketball Action
  • North Clay, Cumberland, Windsor/ Stew-Stras Seasons Come To Close With Loss In Boys Regionals
  • Altamont Gets Revenge, Beats Webber Township 68-58 For Boys Regional Championship
  • Shoes’ Smothering Defense Secures Another Boys Sectional Berth
  • Teutopolis Keeps Rolling, Wins Class 2A Olney Girls Basketball Sectional, Tied With Chicago Marshall For Most Wins Ever For Illinois Girls Program

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