Monday's Schedule
2025-04-28
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Baseball
Dieterich at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
Altamont at Nokomis, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Okaw Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Lawrenceville at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Robinson at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Zion at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Robinson, Richland County, Olney at Newton, 4 p.m.
St. Anthony, Cumberland, Neoga at Tuscola Invitational, 4 P.M.
Girls Track
Newton at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Altamont at Nokomis, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Teutopolis, after varsity game
Dieterich at St. Anthony, after varsity game
Flora at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Richland County, Olney at Newton, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham St. Anthony, Effingham Sacred Heart, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Windsor at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Altamont at Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Neoga, Sigel St. Michael at Casey-Westfield, 4:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati, 5:40 p.m.

Summer Reading Challenge Begins At Effingham Library
2025-04-28
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Tuesday's Schedule
2025-04-29
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Tolono Unity at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED
Richland County, Olney at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED
Shelbyville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City HAS BEEN CANCELED
Dieterich at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Arcola at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED
St. Anthony at Tolono Unity, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Tuscola, 4:30 p.m.
Champaign Central at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED
Mulberry Grove at St. Elmo/Brownstown HAS BEEN CANCELED
South Central at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Robinson at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED
Boys Track
Altamont, Charleston at Effingham, 4 p.m.
St. Anthony at Shelbyville, 4 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo, Okaw Valley at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Neoga, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Vandalia, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Track
Altamont, Charleston at Effingham, 4 p.m.
St. Anthony at Shelbyville, 4 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo, Okaw Valley at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:p.m.
Cumberland, Neoga, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Flora, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Teutopolis at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Altamont after varsity game
Casey-Westfield at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED (St. Anthony will now play at Tolono Unity, after varsity innings)
Champaign Central at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Teutopolis at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Windsor at Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Cumberland, Newton St. Thomas, Lawrenceville at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati, 5:40 p.m.

Cyber Safety Program at Library
2025-04-29

Hat Burning Fundraiser for Leann's Light
2025-04-30
PrintUPDATE as of April 28th: While the LeAnn’s Light Hat-Burning tickets are sold out, you can still come out and sit-n-sip at Tuscan Hills Winery to help support the fundraiser for cancer patients. And check out the amazing hats. Don’t forget your tickets if you’ve already purchased them!

To register, visit LeAnn’s Light on Facebook.
A portion of Tuscan Hill’s Winery’s sales during the event will also be donated to Leann’s Light.

National Denim Day - SAFE
2025-04-30

Kindergarten Screenings at South Central
2025-04-30, 2025-05-01

Bowl for Kids' Sake
2025-04-30, 2025-05-01

150th Anniversary of St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - Mass and Unveiling
2025-04-30
PrintOn November 15, 1875, three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis arrived in Effingham to begin providing health care in this community. Now 150 years later, that same compassionate health care mission continues today at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.
HSHS St. Anthony’s is celebrating their history through various activities throughout the year, one of which will be a special Mass with the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the hospital Chapel. The Mass will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois and concelebrated by local clergy.
“The first Hospital Sisters of St. Francis that came to America had a difficult road to get here and challenges to face when they arrived, but they were deeply committed to serving as we are today,” said Anthony Powers, St. Anthony’s Chief Administrative Officer. “This Mass honors their service and dedication to establish a health care ministry that’s now reaching across Illinois and Wisconsin. We are so grateful and proud that they entrust their mission in our hands.”
Mosaic Artwork Unveiling
After Mass, there will be a brief unveiling and blessing of the final panel of a mosaic artistic piece by Dr. Ruben Boyajian, artist, general surgeon with HSHS Medical Group, and Medical Director of St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care Services. The three-panel artwork hangs in the hospital’s Heritage hallway that overlooks the Healing Garden.
The first two panels were unveiled in 2018 and 2023, respectively, and were inspired by the “Canticle of the Sun” the well-known prayer written by St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. The third and final panel concludes the artwork focusing on the St. Anthony’s Hospital 1949 fire, honoring the memory of the victims by incorporating their names in the artwork, and commemorates the recovery efforts and support following the fire which led to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital of today. Video of the panel unveiling will be available on St. Anthony’s social media channels after the event.
For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit stanthonyshospital.org.

Wednesday's Schedule
2025-04-30
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED
Effingham at South Central HAS BEEN CANCELED
Charleston at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Tri-County at Cumberland HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 15
Martinsville at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Marshall at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED
Ramsey at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Paris at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Effingham at South Central after varsity game
Softball
St. Anthony at Champaign Central HAS BEEN CANCELED
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Stewardson-Strasburg, Windsor at Sullivan, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati, 5:40 p.m.

Holocaust Program with Dr. William Gingold
2025-04-30

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at Teutopolis
2025-04-30

Free Diabetes Education Class
2025-05-01
PrintFree Diabetes Education Class Offered by
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology
2025 Class Schedule
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 diabetes education class, free of charge. All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.
• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes. Topics include nutrition, monitoring, medications, healthy coping and reducing risks. Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan. A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class.
Dates/Times: Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month, in the morning or afternoon:
– Tuesday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, March 6, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, May 1, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, July 3, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, September 4, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Thursday, November 6, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
– Tuesday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates are subject to change.
To register for the education class, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam, endocrinologist, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet, medication administration, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors, insulin pumps, CGMs/sensors). For more information or questions, call 217-391-5460.
For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.

United Way Opens Grant Applications
2025-05-01

Senior Health & Information Fair
2025-05-01
PrintThe 28th Annual Senior Health & Information Fair will take place on Thursday, May 1st, from 8:30 – 11:30 am.
The Fair will be at the Effingham Senior Center, located at 209 South Merchant Street in Effingham.
Various vendors will be there, along with a Brunch Bar, door prizes, and so much more!

Effingham FFA and EESPA Raffle of Firepit
2025-05-01

ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
2025-05-01

Thursday's Schedule
2025-05-01
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Tolono Unity, 4:390 p.m.
North Clay at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Vandalia at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m. HAS BEEN MOVED TO VANDALIA
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, MAY 2 AT 4 P.M.
Argenta-Oreana at Cumberland HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Robinson at Newton, 4:30 p.m. TIME CHANGED TO 4:15 P.M.
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Altamont, 4:30 p.m. HAS BEEN MOVED TO ST. ANTHONY
Cumberland at Villa Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Robinson at Newton, 4:30 p.m. TIME CHANGED TO 4:15 P.M.
North Clay at Woodlawn, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Grayville HAS BEEN CANCELED
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham St. Anthony at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Teutopolis at Mattoon, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Newton at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Softball
Mount Zion at St. Anthony HAS BEEN CANCELED
Robinson at Newton after varsity game
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
St. Anthony, Sigel St. Michael, Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City HAS BEEN CANCELED
Neoga, Newton St. Thomas, Arcola, Tri-County at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor at Arcola, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 11:35 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati, 11:40 a.m.

VFW Auxiliary Meal
2025-05-02
PrintThe VFW Auxiliary Meal will be held on Friday, May 2. This will be at the Effingham VFW Post 1769 on Veterans Drive.
Serving will be from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Meal Menu: Pork Loin, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Dessert, plus Coffee, Tea, or Lemonade.
Price: $8.00

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vigil
2025-05-02
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Website: www.illinoisvvmav.org

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Enrichment
2025-05-02
PrintAre you a Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor or a breastfeeding educator looking for enrichment education?
Alyssa Schnell, author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing, will speak on Friday, May 2nd at the Effingham Event Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Register before Wednesday, April 23rd to attend in person or by Zoom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQ9NZDP

T-Town Trap Team Cook-Out
2025-05-02

Friday's Schedule
2025-05-02
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Altamont at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 4 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Sullivan HAS BEEN CANCELED
Teutopolis at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Cross Creek Classic — St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM)
Effingham at Charleston (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Edwards County, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Effingham, Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, North
Clay, Teutopolis at Newton Invitational, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Effingham at Carlinville Jokisch-Grandone Invitational, 3 p.m.
St. Anthony, Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Neoga at Cumberland Invitational, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESH/SOPH
Baseball
Effingham at Charleston (DH), 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at South Central, 6:30 p.m.
Neoga at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Effingham at Greenville Invitational, 3:30 p.m.
Altamont, CAM, Hillsboro, Meridian, Okaw Valley, Paris at Shelbyville Moulton, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.
New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Salsa Night at Effingham Library
2025-05-02

Trivia Night for Unit 40 Mentoring Program
2025-05-03

Walk to End Parkinson's Disease
2025-05-03
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HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness will be hosting the third annual Walk to End Parkinson’s Disease! This event is free to everyone in the community, of any age, to come out and support those with Parkinson’s Disease. Plus there will be bounce houses and activities for children, as well as a free luncheon for all who attend/register, provided by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.
Donations are appreciated, with proceeds supporting the local Parkinson’s Support Group and creating new and exciting opportunities for those in the community navigating Parkinson’s disease.
Online registration is now open and strongly encouraged. Day-of registration will be available, however to receive a t-shirt on the day of the event, each participating adult family member must register by April 15. No child-size shirts are available.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 am, Registration (Day-Of) and T-Shirt Pickup
10:00 – 10:30 am, Opening Ceremonies
10:30 – 11:00 am, WALK!
11:00 am – Noon, Free Luncheon
HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Therapist Jessica Mottashed shared why she and her colleagues wanted to host this event again. She said, “Our rehabilitation team is passionately dedicated to Parkinson’s care, having pursued specialized training in this field. Leading our local Parkinson’s Support Group, I’ve seen firsthand how funds raised at our past events positively impact community members facing daily challenges with the disease,” she explained. “This event beautifully unites our community in support of those with Parkinson’s and their families.”
HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness has a specialized team that treats and supports patients with Parkinson’s disease. Nine members of St. Anthony’s physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy team have completed specialized and individualized training for LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD treatments that help people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions address walking, balance and other activities of daily living (LSVT BIG) and with their speech (LSVT LOUD).
For questions or more information about the event, contact Jessica Mottashed at jessica.mottashed@hshs.org .
Register now at this link on: eventbrite.com or visit stanthonyshospital.org and go to the Classes and Events page and select the “Walk to End Parkinson’s” event in the Effingham area for registration details.

5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk for White Lily Project
2025-05-03

Anne Wilson Concert for Convoying At The Crossroads
2025-05-03
