Community Calendar

On June 1, Effingham County FISH celebrated 55 years of serving Effingham County residents.  In 2020, FISH planned to raise $50,000 for 50 years, however Covid had other plans.  Therefore, in 2025, FISH is striving to raise $55,000 for 55 years. FISH is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, whose mission is to elevate the quality of […]

The Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival has stops in Illinois from Marshall to Pocahontas.  Local spots include: CASEY has some nice little shoppes for you to get something good to eat - ice cream, candy, pretzels.  Casey is home to 12 World’s Largest items as certified by Guinness Book of World Records. Mail a […]

The recycling bins at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham will temporarily be removed from June 2nd until August 1st.    This is while Rumpke Disposal & Recycling builds a new building at their transfer station. The bins will return to the church parking lot on August 1st. PLEASE be respectful to the church and […]

Free Diabetes Education Class Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology 2025 Class Schedule HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – […]

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for June: Tuesday, June 3rd from 4p.m. - 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat. Tuesday, June 10th from 4p.m. - 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, […]

$20 Sports Physicals will be offered at various Sarah Bush Lincoln Clinic locations and dates: - Each $20 fee will be donated to the school's athletic booster clubs. - Physicals at the SBL Neoga Clinic are free to students in the Neoga school district. - Immunizations will not be given. - Cash or check only […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in June: 6/5, Thursday, Newton's Knights of Columbus Hall, 12:00 Noon - 5:30 PM 6/10, Tuesday, Neoga's Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6/10, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church - Gym Annex, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6/11, Wednesday, Illinois State Police Headquarters - Large Conference […]