Garage Sale for Humane Society
2026-04-26
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Name That Tune Fundraiser for The Study Shoppe
2026-04-26

United Way of Effingham County – Grant Applications Accepted
2026-04-26, 2026-04-30
PrintUnited Way of Effingham County has released the application to receive funding from the 2026 Campaign. Agencies requesting funds must be non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) certificate and provide health and human services within Effingham County.
Agencies who received funding from the 2025 Campaign will be automatically sent the application to reapply for funding. Any other organization who wishes to apply should reach out to Emily Hille, Executive Director for United Way of Effingham County at 217-342-3824 or email emily@effinghamunitedway.org. Completed applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
In addition to completing the application, agencies will be asked to give a short presentation to the United Way Grants Committee demonstrating the purpose of their organization and how the requested funds would be used. Presentation dates are June 1st and June 3rd from 5:30PM – 8:00PM.
The United Way of Effingham County has been working hard to identify the ever-changing needs and make a difference in the community for over 65 years. To learn more, visit www.effinghamunitedway.org.

Sunday's Schedule
2026-04-26
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers, 3:10 p.m.
Seattle at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 1 p.m.

'Unspoken' Performance at Vandalia FUMC
2026-04-26

Spring Concert with St. Hildegard Von Bingen Schola
2026-04-26
PrintThe St. Hildegard Von Bingen Schola will present their Spring Concert at Sacred Heart Church in Effingham on Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 pm.
The one-hour concert of sacred choral and classical piano music features:
Seniors; Addison Bunton, Norah Frost, Ronan Bailey
Juniors; Shae Conder, Gianna Frisbie, Evie Sayne, Susy Trupiano
Sophomore; Addie Overbeck
Eighth Grader; Aliyah Bunton
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Seventh Graders; Lilly Butts, Sophia Ivy, Charlee Jansen, and Emery Jansen.
The students are under the direction of Barbara Konrad.
The concert is free and open to the public.

Monday's Schedule
2026-04-27
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Neoga HAS BEEN CANCELED
St. Anthony at Dieterich HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 21
Nokomis at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED
Flora at Brownstown/St. Elmo HAS BEEN CANCELED
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Cumberland, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Central A&M at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Teutopolis at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
St. Anthony at Dieterich HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 5
Neoga at Altamont, HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Cumberland at Lawrenceville HAS BEEN CANCELED
North Clay at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Elmo/Brownstown HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 13
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Robinson HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 4
Newton at Charleston HAS BEEN CANCELED
Mount Zion at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Teutopolis, Olney, Robinson at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED
Girls Track
Newton at Robinson HAS BEEN CANCELED
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Marshall at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
Neoga at Altamont, after varsity game
Edwards County at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED
Softball
Teutopolis at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
St. Anthony at Dieterich, after varsity game
Neoga at Altamont, after varsity game
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Teutopolis, Windsor at
Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
Neoga at Casey-Westfield, 4:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.

Cooking Across Continents Program
2026-04-28
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You can register for one session or any number of them. This program will run on the dates linked below:

September 30, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking93025
October 28, 2025: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking102825
January 27, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking012725
February 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking022426
March 24, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking032826
April 28, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking042826
May 19, 2026: go.illinois.edu/HomeSchoolCooking051926

RECOVERY Roll Bowl with Pizza
2026-04-28

Red Cross Blood Drives in April
2026-04-28, 2026-04-29
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.

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-04-28
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Terre Haute South, 5 p.m.
St. Anthony at Tolono Unity, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Shelbyville, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Arcola, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Meridian, 4:30 p.m.
Tolono Unity at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Tuscola at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Mulberry Grove HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Marshall at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Casey-Westfield at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Altamont, Charleston at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Shelbyville at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Neoga, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Vandalia, 4:15 p.m.
Patoka/South Central at Flora, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Altamont, Charleston at Effingham, 4 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown, Okaw Valley at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Neoga, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Vandalia, 4:15 p.m.
Patoka/South Central at Flora, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Taylorville at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Zion at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED
Softball
Altamont at Effingham, after varsity game
Marshall at Teutopolis, JV innings
Boys Tennis
Paris at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Richland County, Olney at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, South Central, Windsor at Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Jasper County at Robinson, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Newton St. Thomas, Lawrenceville at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.

Abridged Auditions for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
2026-04-29, 2026-04-30

D.A.R. Flag Presentations in Effingham
2026-04-29
PrintOn Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Effingham City Hall, the D.A.R. will have an America 250! Flag Presentation to the city.
They will be giving four flags to the Mayor; County Board Head, E.P.D. Chief, and E.F.D. Chief, to fly at City Hall, the County Building, the E.P.D., and E.F.D. Station 1.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-04-29
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Taylorville at Effingham (DH), 4 p.m.
Cumberland at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Martinsville, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Mount Vernon at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
Cumberland at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Mount Zion at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Softball
Mount Vernon at Effingham HAS BEEN CANCELED
Champaign Central at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Neoga, Windsor at Sullivan (sixth-grade meet), 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 3:10 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.

HSHS Community Connect
2026-04-30
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.

EIU Night Out in Effingham
2026-04-30
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Eastern Illinois University is encouraging all EIU Panthers in the Effingham area to sign up for a Thursday, April 30 event, EIU Night Out in Effingham! This will be at the Gabby Goat, located at 303 East Fayette Avenue. From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., the University hosts EIU alumni, advocates, friends, and supporters to a fulfilling evening of connection, conversation, and Panther pride.
Advanced registration is required.
Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of time to network with fellow EIU alumni, friends, advocates, and supporters. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with classmates, expand your professional circle, or simply enjoy an evening out with fellow Panthers in the area, this event is the perfect opportunity.
We hope you’ll join us for an energizing evening of alumni camaraderie in Effingham!
Register by clicking here!
Eastern Illinois University is committed to providing accessible experiences for all guests. Anyone requiring accommodations to fully participate in this event may contact University Advancement at alumeiu@eiu.edu.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-04-30
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Altamont at North Clay, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Mattoon, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Altamont at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Newton at Carmi, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Track
Newton, Patoka/South Central at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Neoga at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Edwards County at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Newton at Robinson, after varsity game
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Marshall at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham Sacred Heart, Sigel St. Michael, Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Clay City, Lawrenceville, Paris Crestwood at Cumberland, 4 p.m.
Paris Mayo, Charleston, St. Joe at Jasper County, 4 p.m.
Villa Grove at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Cisne, 3:30 p.m.
Windsor at Arcola, 4 p.m.

Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
2026-04-30

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorials
2026-05-01

Friday's Schedule
2026-05-01
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Robinson at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Marshall at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, approximately 7 p.m. (Cross Creek Classic) (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Taylorville at Effingham (DH), 4:30 p.m.
National Trail Conference Tournament
Game 1 — St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:15 p.m.
Game 2 — North Clay at Altamont, 4:15 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Effingham, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Teutopolis at Newton Eagle Invitational, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
St. Anthony, Altamont, Neoga at Cumberland Invitational, 4 p.m.
Effingham at Carlinville Jokisch-Grandone Invitational, 3 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Effingham at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, Cross Creek Classic), 5 p.m. JV innings
Newton at Monticello Round Robin, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham at Greenville Invitational Relays, 3:30 p.m.
Altamont, Teutopolis, Meridian, Okaw Valley, Pana, CAM at Shelbyville Moulton, 4:30 pm.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

National Athletic Hall Of Fame Nominations
2026-05-01

Drive-Thru Cookout in Teutopolis
2026-05-01
PrintThe Teutopolis Trap Team is hosting a Drive-Thru Cookout this Friday, May 1st, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall.
All proceeds go to the Trap Team.
Serving world-famous McMahon Meats porkburgers, brats, hamburgers, and hotdogs, with drinks and chips. And for dessert: scrumptious Niemergs cookies!

Mother-Son Dance at Watson
2026-05-02

Pork Burger Drive Thru Fundraiser
2026-05-02
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We will have pork burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks for a donation.
All money goes to Central Illinois Truck Convoy.

5k and 1-Mile Run/Walk for Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden
2026-05-02
PrintJoin us for the 4th Annual 5k and 1-Mile Run/Walk to raise funds for the Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden, on Saturday, May 2nd!
The race begins at the future location of our Angel of Hope Statue and Memorial Garden, in the open lot across the street from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM, and the race starts at 8:00 AM.

All children ages 12 and under can register for $5 – price will change at checkout for these youth registrations.
The registration fee for participants 13 and older is $25 until April 25th; the price will then increase to $30.

Participants can register on the morning of the event, however, we strongly encourage participants to register before the event. We plan to start the race promptly at 8:00, and to ensure that, we cannot guarantee that day-of-event registrations will receive a race-timing bib. Everyone who comes to register the day of the event will still be able to register and participate in the race!

Bloom & Remember Event
2026-05-02
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The Star Legacy Foundation is hosting the Bloom & Remember Event on Saturday, May 2. The gathering will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Pearson Building at Lake Sara, located at 15170 North Beach Road, Effingham.
Join us for a gentle morning of remembrance, community, and creativity.
•Bouquet making – starting at $15
•Permanent jewelry available for optional purchase 9 – 11am
•On-site: Seasons Sips coffee truck from 9 – 11 AM
•Complimentary treats: Cakesicles & individual cheesecakes, generously donated by T Skol’s & Goldie’s. Also, popcorn from Del’s Popcorn.
•Kids welcome: Free floral coloring pages and activities available
•All attendees will be entered into a self-care basket giveaway
If any questions, please email to south-central-illinois@starlegacyfoundation.org or visit the website: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bloomandremember-il/page/4613166/

Hooked on Crochet Program
2026-05-02
