Free Dementia Training in Effingham
2025-09-18
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Medicare Information Free Class
2025-09-18, 2025-09-23

Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
2025-09-18
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There are no charges for any services at this clinic.
No medical referral is necessary.
The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.

Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
2025-09-18
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The Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.

Thursday's Schedule
2025-09-18
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony, Lincolnwood, Taylorville at Pana, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, TIME CHANGED TO 5 P.M.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Effingham at Charleston, 5 p.m.
Marshall at St. Anthony, 6 p.m.
Altamont at Cisne, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Martinsville, 6 p.m.
Teutopolis at Neoga, 6 p.m.
North Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 5 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
Newton at Casey-Westfield, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Boys Golf
Teutopolis at St. Anthony JV Invitational at Foreway, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
Teutopolis, Casey-Westfield at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
Teutopolis at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
North Clay at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham, North Clay, Clay City, Sigel St. Michael, Teutopolis at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 6:15 p.m.

Effingham Fall Community Celebration
2025-09-18

Effingham VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 Meal
2025-09-19
PrintVFW Auxiliary Post 1769 in Effingham is hosting a meal on Friday, September 19.
The menu will be: Fish, oven-fried potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade, for $8.00.
Serving is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the VFW on Veterans Drive.

Red Cross Blood Drives
2025-09-19
PrintA little good goes a long way! Come give blood through September 21st for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last. You won’t know which iconic design you’ll get until you open it!
Red Cross Blood Drives in September:
9/2, Tuesday, Casey First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, Noon – 6:00 PM
9/12, Friday, Cornerstone Church – Gym, Effingham, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
9/12, Friday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin – Hall, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
9/16, Tuesday, Lake Land College in Mattoon – Foundation/Alumni Conference Room, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
9/19, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet/Toyota showroom, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
9/29, Monday, Effingham Event Center, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Art Auction & Community Celebration - C.S.S.
2025-09-19

Friday's Schedule
2025-09-19
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Football
Effingham at Charleston, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Tri-County at Cumberland, 7 p.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 7 p.m.
Baseball
Neoga at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Effingham at Mount Zion, 1 p.m.
Dieterich, Shelbyville at Altamont, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Fairfield Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
Dieterich, Shelbyville at Altamont, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Fairfield Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Volleyball
Ray Long Classic
Court 1
Match 1 — Carlinville vs. Southeast, 4:30 p.m.
Match 2 — Cumberland vs. New Berlin, 5:30 p.m.
Match 3 — Carlinville vs. Cumberland, 6;30 p.m.
Match 4 — Southeast vs. New Berlin, 7:30 p.m.
Match 5 — Cumberland vs. Southeast, 8:30 p.m.
Match 6 — New Berlin vs. Carlinville, 9:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Volleyball
Effingham at Terre Haute South JV Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Class 1A State Tournament
At Champion Fields, Normal
Game 1 — Assumption Central A&M vs. LeRoy, 9:30 a.m.
Game 2 — Peoria Christian vs. Carthage, 11:30 a.m.
Game 3 — Mendota Holy Cross vs. Gifford, 1:30 p.m.
Game 4 — Pontiac St. Mary’s vs. South Central, 3:30 p.m.
Class 3A State Tournament
At Champion Fields, Normal
Game 1 — Washington Central vs. Edwardsville Liberty, 10:30 a.m.
Game 2 — Normal Chiddix vs. Effingham, 12:30 p.m.
Game 3 — Chatham Glenwood vs. Barrington Station, 2:30 p.m.
Game 4 — Winner Sectional B vs. Channahon, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 5:40 p.m.
Milwaukee at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Announces Fundraiser
2025-09-20
PrintThe Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has announced an event in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Mattoon Area Community Foundation and the Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship Fund. The Harvest Dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at Emerald Acres in Mattoon.
“For forty years, we have honored Arland Dean Williams, Jr., along with dozens of other respected Mattoon natives, through the Mattoon Area Community Foundation, which became an important part of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation over 15 years ago,” Kristen Bertrand, Program Officer for the Foundation said.
Born and raised in Mattoon, Williams graduated from The Citadel in 1957, an Oscar Company sergeant and Business Administration major who loved intramural sports. He served in the military for two years after graduating and went on to become a Federal Reserve Bank examiner. In 1982, he became America’s hero when he sacrificed his life in order to save the lives of five others who survived a plane crash into the Potomac River. It is that spirit of hard work, sacrifice and service to others that we look for each year when choosing award recipients.
“This scholarship has been instrumental in helping me achieve my long-standing goal of earning a Master’s Degree in Business Administration,” Callan Wilson, the 2025 recipient explained. “I am deeply honored to receive this award, which commemorates a true hero from our community. His story continues to inspire me to live a life of selflessness and service to others. I am sincerely grateful for this recognition, as it will help relieve the financial stress of tuition, allowing me to stay fully focused on my studies.“
In the last 40 years, more than $100,000 has been awarded to students who have received the Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship through donations from MHS alumni and community members. Organizers of the Harvest Dinner hope that it will serve as a way to recognize both the donors and the recipients.
Derek Pierce, the 2015 recipient, now contributes to the fund annually so that other students can be afforded the same opportunity. “I was working to pay for school, so this scholarship allowed me to focus more on my studies and less on work,” Pierce said. “I give back to show that the legacy of his acts are never forgotten.”
The Harvest Dinner is open to the public, but advance reservations are required. More information can be found on the Facebook page and at www.southeasternillinois.org, or by calling (217) 342-4988.

Effingham Farmer's Market
2025-09-20
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The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th.
Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September
2025-09-20
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Tuesday, September 2nd from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Tuesday, September 9th from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Wednesday September 10th from noon-2pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Saturday, September 13th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington)
Saturday, September 20th from 11am-3p.m. FreedomFest! The grocery distribution starts at 1p.m.
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For all the above dates, except for FreedomFest, we ask you to call and sign up ahead of time. Please call 217-240-0059.
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No registration for FreedomFest

Leon's Legacy - Lake Sara Jeep & Boat Run
2025-09-20
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Register by September 1st to receive a t-shirt!

FreedomFest - Enduring Freedom Ministries
2025-09-20

ALIS BBQ Cookoff Fundraiser
2025-09-20

Jeep Fun Run - Friends of ALIS BBQ
2025-09-20

Saturday's Schedule
2025-09-20
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Altamont, Dieterich, Teutopolis at Cardinal Classic Tournament at North Clay, TBA
South Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Invitational, 10 a.m.
Wayne City at Neoga, 10 a.m.
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Cumberland, Neoga at Tuscola Classic, 10 a.m.
Effingham, Dieterich, Newton, North Clay, Teutopolis at Richland County Invitational, 9:30 a.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony, Altamont, Teutopolis at Paris Invitational, 8:30 a.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony at Decatur Invitational, Hickory Point, 9 a.m.
Soccer
Taylorville at Effingham, 11 a.m.
St. Anthony at Richland County, 11 a.m.
Greenville at Altamont, 10 a.m.
Carlyle at Teutopolis, 11 a.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Glenwood, 8:30 a.m.
St. Anthony at Alton Invitational, 8:30 a.m.
Newton, Teutopolis at Paris Doubles Tournament, TBA
Volleyball
Effingham, Teutopolis at Charleston Tournament, 9 a.m.
Newton at St. Anthony Invitational, 9 a.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, North Clay, South Central at Vandalia Tournament, TBA
Dieterich at Flora Tournament, 9 a.m.
Cumberland at Ray Long Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Paris Invitational, 8:30 a.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Freshman/Sophomore Tournament
Soccer
Greenville at Altamont, 10 a.m.
Volleyball
Effingham at Terre Haute JV Tournament, TBA
Teutopolis at Altamont Freshman Tournament, 8:30 a.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg F/S Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Class 1A Altamont Lutheran Sectional
Effingham St. Anthony vs. Dieterich, 11 a.m.
Class 2A Teutopolis Sectional
Teutopolis vs. Marshall, 11 a.m.
Softball
Class 1A State Tournament
At Champion Fields, Normal
Game 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 9:30 a.m.
Game 6 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 11:30 a.m.
Third Place Game — Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6, 1:30 p.m.
Championship — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 3:30 p.m.
Class 3A State Tournament
At Champion Fields, Normal
Game 5 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 10:30 a.m.
Game 6 — Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 12:30 p.m.
Third Place Game — Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6, 2:30 p.m.
Championship — Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 5:40 p.m.
Milwaukee at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.

Triple A Tractor Club Farm Show
2025-09-20, 2025-09-21

Church Rummage Sale - Effingham Centenary United Methodist Church
2025-09-20
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All donations go to the church missions work, both locally and abroad.

Kinmundy Log Cabin Village Fall Festival
2025-09-20, 2025-09-21

Ice Cream Social - Trinity Lutheran Church Shumway
2025-09-21
PrintTrinity Lutheran Church in Shumway is having an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 21st, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Come and join us for BBQ sandwiches or hot dogs along with sides. Of course, let’s not forget the homemade ice cream and assortment of pies to finish off your meal.
Free- donations will be going toward the Trinity siding replacement.

Whole Hog Breakfast at Teutopolis American Legion
2025-09-21

Sunday's Schedule
2025-09-21
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 12:40 p.m.
Milwaukee at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.

Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Applications Drawing
2025-09-22
PrintThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 15th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 11 and 12. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 11, 2025 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 22. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/Recreation/Hunting/
On September 22, a total of ten participants will be publicly drawn from the pool of applicants at 9:00 a.m. at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office. Successful applicants will be notified by phone shortly after the drawing to let them know if their name was drawn to participate in the hunt. Each of the ten participants will hunt in recreation areas closed for the season with assistance from USACE personnel and volunteers. Participants will be responsible for their own meals and lodging this year.
For further information, contact Natural Resource Specialist Cory Donnel at 217-774-3951 ext. 7001.

Monday's Schedule
2025-09-22
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Midland Trail Conference vs. Egyptian-Illini Conference, TBA
Dieterich at Webber Cancelled
Woodlawn at North Clay Cancelled
Cisne at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Effingham, Teutopolis St. Anthony Match Play, 1 p.m.
Altamont, Sullivan at Arcola, 4 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Fairfield Public Course, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
Effingham at Apollo Conference Tournament at Taylorville, 8:30 a.m.
Altamont, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational at E.C.C., 4 p.m.
North Clay at Fairfield Public Course, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Volleyball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Moweaqua Central A&M, 5 p.m.
Dieterich at North Clay, 5 p.m.
Cumberland at Neoga, 6 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Casey-Westfield, 6 p.m.
South Central at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
Greenville at Teutopolis, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Football
Charleston at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Tri-County at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
Newton at Mount Carmel, 6 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Cross Country
Altamont Lutheran at Centralia, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco, 8:45 p.m.

Scoops for Supper: Ice Cream Social & Food Drive
2025-09-23
