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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now available for income qualified households. The CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric […]

EARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails,” a festive holiday experience, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 - December 27, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. “Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with […]

EARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails,” a festive holiday experience, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 - December 27, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. “Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with […]

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Chapter, an independent Medicare adviser, are partnering to offer current and newly eligible Medicare patients free, unbiased consultations on choosing a Medicare plan that best fits their health care needs. Chapter advisers provide expert, up-to-date information about Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.  They […]

The Coles County Chorus is delighted to announce its annual Christmas Concert, a festive celebration of the holiday season filled with timeless carols, harmonious performances, and community spirit.  This free event promises to uplift hearts and support local causes, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and music lovers alike. The concert will take […]

Free Diabetes Support Group Offered by HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a […]

A new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad.  This will be on display in the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's Visitor Center - Sargent Gallery, now through […]

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