Brookstone Estates of Effingham is having GLO Bingo open to the public on Saturday, June 13th, starting at 6:00 pm. Great prizes have been donated by area merchants and all proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association. $10.00 a person. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. For additional information, please call 217-347-5871 and ask […]

The Coles County Chorus will present its 2026 Summer Show, “Barbershop on Broadway,” on Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m.  The show will be at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, located at 1860 7th Street in Charleston. The performance will feature barbershop harmony arrangements of popular Broadway songs, along with guest appearances by award-winning ensembles.  […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

Weekend Pass $130 ($137.60 with fees)' Day Passes on sale soon! Kids 15 & under FREE with adult. Free, convenient parking steps from the fest Campground short distance away REAL FLUSH TOILETS Food, drink, craft vendors, kids activities Festival info & tickets at http://www.moccasincreekfestival.com Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 4-day music festival, which celebrates other […]

High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamp at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.  The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health […]