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 […]

American 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 […]

American 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 […]

Hospital 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 […]

American 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 […]

The 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

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

This program will run through May 2026.  If someone misses a session, that's no problem, as participants can register for another date.