The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting a Civil War Encampment this Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21.  The event is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is free for the visiting public. Bring out Dad and spend Father's Day at 'Civil War Weekend', learning about the men who answered President […]

Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 19-22, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites families throughout the state to enjoy the opportunity at a lake, pond, river, state park, or private fishing hole near them. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in […]

Weekend Pass $130 ($137.60 with fees)' Day Passes on sale soon! Kids 15 & under FREE with adult. Free, convenient parking steps from the fest Campground short distance away REAL FLUSH TOILETS Food, drink, craft vendors, kids activities Festival info & tickets at http://www.moccasincreekfestival.com Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 4-day music festival, which celebrates other […]

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting a Civil War Encampment this Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21.  The event is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is free for the visiting public. Bring out Dad and spend Father's Day at 'Civil War Weekend', learning about the men who answered President […]

Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 19-22, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites families throughout the state to enjoy the opportunity at a lake, pond, river, state park, or private fishing hole near them. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in […]

The work of local artist Johanna Stice is on display, now through Saturday, June 27 in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Stice, a native of Effingham raised in Teutopolis, has been creating art for as long as she can remember.  Her artistic journey began at the age of 5, […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in June:   6/1, Monday, Effingham Event Center, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6/1, Monday, Clay Electric Cooperative, Flora, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   6/2, Tuesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM   6/4, Thursday, Newton Knights of Columbus, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM   6/9, Tuesday, […]

Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 19-22, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites families throughout the state to enjoy the opportunity at a lake, pond, river, state park, or private fishing hole near them. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in […]