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Effingham Farmer’s Market

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Firehouse Jeep Fling for Cowden-Herrick Fire Departments

The event has proven to be a fun adventure for families, offering a route through stunning country scenery just outside of town.  Participants can select between a muddy or dry path, and there are raffles for both kids and adults at each stop.  The first stop includes food from the Jeep run, and the final […]

Official Pre-Party at Summer Sundown Music Festival

The Summer Sundown Music Festival OFFICIAL Pre-Party takes place on Saturday, September 6!  Come to hear Spatch, Time to Kill 1975 / 2000 revue, & The Vice Presidents at A1 Liquors on Highway 33 in Effingham. It's FREE!  (but there is a $10 suggested donation) Doors open at 5pm, with the Show starting at 6pm. The […]

Saturday’s Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Cisne at Neoga, 10 a.m. Cross Country St. Anthony at Chrisman Cow Chip, 9 a.m. Effingham, Cumberland, Dieterich, Neoga, Newton, Teutopolis at Charleston at Eastern Illinois University, 9:15 a.m. Soccer Richland County, Olney at Altamont, 11 a.m. Charleston at Newton, 10 a.m. Teutopolis at Mount Vernon, 11 a.m. Girls Tennis St. Anthony […]

Sunday’s Schedule

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Washington at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m. NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300, noon

Benefit/Celebration of Life for Ron Worman

CELEBRATION OF LIFE/BENEFIT FOR RON WORMAN Effingham Event Center Sunday, September 7, 2025 BAKE SALE 12:00 PM – 5:00 P.M. -Baked Goods may be dropped off at the Effingham Event Center on September 7 from 10:00 till Noon for free will donations. SILENT AUCTION 12:00 P.M.-3:45 P.M. -Contact Ruth Rhodes 217-254-9178 or Katie Duncan 217-821-3341 […]

Chuck Wagon Gang in Effingham

The Gospel Group the Chuck Wagon Gang will be at the First Church of God, 2600 South Banker Street in Effingham.  They will be performing on Sunday, September 7, at 2:00 pm