Sunday's Schedule
2026-04-05
PrintCOLLEGE
Women’s NCAA Tournament
Championship Game, 2:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland. 12:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit, 12:40 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast in Dieterich
2026-04-05
PrintThe Dieterich area Lutheran Churches, St. Paul – Wheeler, St. John – Dieterich, Grace – Dieterich, and St. John – Louisville, will hold their annual Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion, on Sunday, April 5th, at 7:00 am.
The service will be held at the Dieterich Jr. High Gym.
Rev. Emmett Bartens of St. John, Louisville will be the liturgist and Rev. Dean Herberts of St. John Dieterich, St. Paul Wheeler, and Grace Dieterich, will preach.
An Easter breakfast will be served following the service in the school cafeteria by the Lutheran Youth Groups of the participating churches.
The public is invited to join us.

Monday's Schedule
2026-04-06
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Teutopolis at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Mahomet-Seymour at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Newton at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Tri-County, 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Mount Zion at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Effingham at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Paris at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan at Neoga, after varsity game
Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield, JV innings
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Centennial at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT
UConn vs. Michigan, championship, 7:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 3:10 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Washington, 5:45 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drives in April
2026-04-07, 2026-04-08, 2026-04-09, 2026-04-10
PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in April:
4/2, Thursday, Knights of Columbus-Newton, Noon – 5:30 PM
4/7, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/7, Tuesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
4/8, Wednesday, Stewardson-Strasburg High School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4/9, Thursday, South Central FS, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
4/10, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
4/15, Wednesday, Dieterich High School, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/16, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene, Noon – 5:00 PM
4/20, Monday, Grace United Methodist Church, Neoga, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/20, Monday, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/21, Tuesday, Floyd Henson Junior High School, Flora, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
4/23, Thursday, Neal Center YMCA, Toledo, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
4/24, Friday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Shelbyville, Noon – 5:00 PM
4/24, Friday, Oblong Grade School, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
4/28, Tuesday, Flora High School, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
4/29, Wednesday, Altamont Elementary School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Those giving blood through April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good t-shirt, while they last! Donors giving blood from April 13 – 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See rcblood.org/hope
To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

ImpactLife Blood Drive at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
2026-04-07
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Tuesday's Schedule
2026-04-07
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Shelbyville, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Cumberland at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Effingham at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Pana, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Hutsonville, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Greenville, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Okaw Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham a Flora, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Salem at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Teutopolis at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Newton, Oblong, Palestine/Hutsonville at Robinson, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
St. Anthony, Teutopolis, Newton at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Oblong, Palestine/Hutsonville at Robinson, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Richland County, Olney, after varsity game
Teutopolis at Greenville, 4:30 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham Sacred, Effingham St. Anthony, Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Newton St. Thomas at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Effingham, Taylorville at Shelbyville, 4 p.m.
Neoga, Windsor at Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 5:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Washington, 5:45 p.m.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in April
2026-04-07, 2026-04-08, 2026-04-11
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution days for April:
Tuesday, April 7th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 8th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Saturday, April 11th from 9-Noon, 861 E. Washington, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
Tuesday, April 14th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 15th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 22nd from Noon to 2pm or until we run out of food (no appointment necessary). This is a Mobile Drive-Through Food Pantry at the Kohl’s Parking lot in Effingham.
Saturday, April 25th from 8:30-Noon, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Please call 217-240-0059 to sign up. It’s free and for everyone!

‘Unsinkable Freedom’ Movie at ALPLM
2026-04-08
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum caps off its celebration of Black History Month by introducing a new short film recounting the exciting story of Robert Smalls, who used his wits and seamanship to lead 15 people on a daring escape from slavery.
“Unsinkable Freedom” begins running at the museum on February 27, a day after its world premiere at a special event. It will run every 15 minutes throughout the museum’s day for the next three months.
Smalls was an enslaved man in Charleston, SC, when the Civil War began. He was forced to work aboard the Confederate ship Planter in Charleston Harbor and nearby coastal waters. On May 12, 1862, Smalls and the other enslaved men were left aboard ship by white officers. Seizing the opportunity, they launched a long-simmering plan to sneak their families aboard and sail to freedom.
“Unsinkable Freedom” dramatizes that dangerous trip. The 11-minute film shows how Smalls got the families aboard, impersonated the ship’s captain, sailed past Confederate checkpoints and finally reached U.S. Navy ships and freedom.
“Very few stories can match the escape of Robert Smalls for both drama and inspiration,” said Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “He risked everything to win freedom for his friends and loved ones. And after their escape, he served with the U.S. Navy and was later elected to Congress. We at the ALPLM are proud to tell part of his amazing story.”
“Unsinkable Freedom” was written and directed by Kameron Gates, an artist and animator based in Petersburg, Illinois. It stars ALPLM actor Reggie Guyton as Smalls.
The film was created using a hybrid of production techniques from animation, VFX and video games. It has a hyper-wide aspect ratio to take advantage of the three screens surrounding audiences in the museum’s Mr. Lincoln Theater. It also features 5.1 surround sound.
The actors’ faces and body performances were recorded using motion capture. Additional animation was created using classic keyframe techniques. The historic Charleston Harbor was built and rendered inside Unreal Engine a tool created for video games that has expanded into visual effects for TV and film.
The mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history.
For more information, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-04-08
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Hutsonville at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Maroa-Forsyth, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
St. Anthony at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Charleston, after varsity game
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
South Central at Effingham, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 5:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
2026-04-08
PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, April 6th, from 4:00 – 5:30.
Call 217-342-6671 to request a bag – any size family is welcome.
Drive-up pickup is Wednesday, April 8th, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
Call 217-342-6671 for more information or to request a bag.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-04-09
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Dieterich at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
St. Anthony at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Pana at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Breese Mater Dei at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Vandalia at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Cumberland, (played at Lake Land College) 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Paris at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
Boys Track
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Patoka/South Central, Odin, Sandoval at Webber Township, 3 p.m.
Girls Track
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Casey-Westfield at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Altamont at Teutopolis, after varsity game
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown, after varsity game
Newton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, after varsity game
Boys Tennis
Mount Zion at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Highland at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Altamont, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cumberland, 4 p.m.
Casey-Westfield, St. Thomas, Oblong, Olney, Lawrenceville at Jasper County, 4 p.m.
Neoga, Windsor at Shelbyville, 4 p.m.

HSHS Community Connect
2026-04-10
PrintHospital Sisters Health System introduces HSHS Community Connect
Connecting communities with local resources
For 150 years, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been a leader of health and wellness in the communities serving across Illinois and Wisconsin. To address the needs of our communities, HSHS proudly launches HSHS Community Connect, a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve.
HSHS is committed to improving community health and addressing ever-changing needs and factors within the community landscape,” said Kim Luz-Mobley, M.S., C.H.E.S., System Executive Director of Community Health. “Across our health system and the communities we serve, HSHS strives to fulfill our Mission to provide high-quality health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.”
In 2024, HSHS hospitals conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health status, needs and issues in the communities we serve. HSHS Community Connect is a powerful tool that will support our goal to improve community outcomes by working to address social determinants of health, including access to medical care.
“As a health care system, we see members of our community every day who are experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, or in need of financial aid. With HSHS Community Connect, we can find local resources to connect our patients with the support they need,” said Luz-Mobley.
Across Illinois, patients and community members can find hundreds of local resources that meet their needs, including:
• Financial aid
• Food pantries
• Medical care
• Housing and temporary shelter
• Personal safety
• Baby items
• Transportation
• And more.
Patients can also access HSHS Community Connect on our website at hshs.org/connect or through MyHSHS. If you need to create a MyHSHS account, be sure to use your full proper name that matches your HSHS medical record. If you have questions about MyHSHS, call the MyChart support line at 1-866-312-5023 or email MyHealthRecordhelp@hshs.org.
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.

Turkey Meal at Effingham VFW
2026-04-10
PrintThe VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 on Veterans Drive in Effingham are having a meal.
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Meal: Turkey, Dressing, vegetable, mashed potatoes/gravy, dessert, Coffee, tea, or lemonade
Cost: $8.00
Contact person: Chuck Meyers , phone: 217-343-8313

Friday's Schedule
2026-04-10
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Ramsey/Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
West Vigo at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Lawrenceville, 4:30 p.m.
Carlyle at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Nokomis at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at Cumberland, TIME CHANGED TO 4:45 P.M.
South Central at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis at Olney Track Invitational, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Effingham at Triad Invitational, 1 p.m.
Newton, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville Open, 4 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Mount Zion, 5 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Performance
2026-04-10, 2026-04-11, 2026-04-12

Exploring Drones Workshop - Flying into the Future
2026-04-11

Blue4Crewe 5k Run and Walk
2026-04-11
PrintThe BlueforCrewe 5k is a run and walk held at Trinity Lutheran School in Stewardson, in loving memory of Crewe Jones. Full of energy and joy, Crewe left a lasting impression on all who knew him, and this race honors the spirited enthusiasm we continue to remember and cherish.
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt.)
**Register by March 21st to be guaranteed a T-shirt. **
Course: Start/Finish at Trinity Lutheran School, 318 East South 1st Street, Stewardson
Proceeds from the event support improvements at Trinity Lutheran School and provide tuition assistance for families.
To register or if you have questions, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Stewardson/Blue4Crewe5k

ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
2026-04-11, 2026-04-13

Saturday's Schedule
2026-04-11
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Wayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 10 a.m.
Tri-County at Neoga (DH), 10 a.m.
Marshall at North Clay (DH), 10 a.m.
Dieterich at Pana, 10 a.m.
South Central at Casey-Westfield Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Teutopolis at Salem (DH), 10 a.m.
Softball
Altamont, Breese Central, Woodlawn at South Central Tournament, TBA
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 10 a.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Edwards County (Albion) (DH), 11 a.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis at Mattoon Tournament, 9 a.m.
Boys Track
Effingham at Belleville West Invitational, 11 a.m.
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana Invitational, 9 a.m.
Cumberland, Neoga at Arthur Invitational, 10 a.m.
Girls Track
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana Invitational, 9 a.m.
Altamont at Pleasant Plains, 10 a.m.
Cumberland, Neoga at Arthur Invitational, 10 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Wayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 10 a.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 11 a.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Newton JV Round Robin, 9 a.m.
Teutopolis, Paris at Newton JV Tournament, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
SciAps 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 6 p.m.

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
2026-04-12
PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, April 12th (second Sunday this month), beginning at 1pm!
It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country, and 50’s and 60’s Rock-n-Roll music, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers. Our special guest will be Missy Dunaway of Cowden!
The Jamboree Show will NOT be having a show in May – and then will pick back up on the first Sunday in June and continue the first Sunday of the month throughout December. The show is at Gym Bob’s, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove.
Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418.
More information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com

Sunday's Schedule
2026-04-12
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Neoga vs. Earlville at Dozer Park Peoria, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 1 p.m.

Monday's Schedule
2026-04-13
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Waltonville, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Altamont, 4:15 p.m.
Ramsey at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (played at Lovington), 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Wayne City at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Odin at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Hillsboro, 4:30 p.m.
Salem at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (played at Atwood), 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton, 5 p.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Mattoon, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Greenville, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Effingham at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton HAS BEEN POSTPONED
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Mattoon, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
St. Anthony, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Teutopolis at Altamont Open, 4 p.m.
Neoga, St. Thomas, New Hebron at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 5:40 p.m.
Cleveland at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.
