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Join us in celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon!  This annual festival features a variety of exciting activities, including a parade, carnival rides, concerts, and an opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit.  Don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer! On Thursday, July 17th, […]

Effingham County FISH is now offering for Pre-School through 8th Grade:

HSHS St. Anthony's Savvy Senior Luncheon Program will be at 11:00 on Thursday, July 17th.  This month's featured guest will be Dr. Zane Qureshi, DPM. This program is free to Seniors age 60 years and older. Call the Senior Center at 217-347-5569 to reserve your seat. Benny & the Amigos will play at 12:15 following […]

Join us in celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon!  This annual festival features a variety of exciting activities, including a parade, carnival rides, concerts, and an opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit.  Don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer! On Thursday, July 17th, […]

We’re Going Whole Hog for our 10th Anniversary! Join us as we celebrate BIG for the 10th anniversary of EffingHAM-JAM, presented by Koerner Distributor, Inc., on Friday, July 18!  This isn’t just any BBQ festival—it’s a decade in the making, and we’re pulling out all the stops! The Hometown Throwdown amateur BBQ competition fires up […]

The 44th Annual Jonah Fish Fry will take place on Friday, July 18th. It's an all-you-can-eat fish dinner at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, located 3 miles south of Montrose on the blacktop. Serving from 4:30-7:30. Dine in or carry out!