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Downtown Effingham Cruise
2025-09-06
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GLOBingo for Effingham Humane Society
2025-09-06

Firehouse Jeep Fling for Cowden-Herrick Fire Departments
2025-09-06
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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 stop at Pinky’s features supreme raffles with supreme prizes!

Official Pre-Party at Summer Sundown Music Festival
2025-09-06
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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 Bands are:

Time To Kill 1975/2000 Revue:

Time to Kill (Garrett Burris, Austin Stark, Corey Neidigh & friends) will back up The Ladies of P.M.W. as they sing the hits of 1975 AND 2000

The Vice Presidents (Presidents of the United States of America tribute band)

(Andrew Linley, Neil Holmes, Erich Metzelaars) will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the P.O.T.U.S.A. self titled album, playing tunes from the album + the hits!

SPATCH, Effingham’s newest jam band will be closing out the night.

Get your drink on at A1 and grab some BBQ from Edley’s (located inside).
Drawings, Raffles, and more! Bring some cash, grab your S.S.M.F. tickets before prices go up at the gate, and skip paying credit card fees!
Huge thanks to A1 Liquors for hosting and sponsoring the event.

Saturday's Schedule
2025-09-06
PrintHIGH 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 at Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin Tennis Invitational, 8 a.m.
Teutopolis at Heather Bradshaw Memorial at Edwardsville, 8:30 a.m.
Volleyball
St. Anthony, Newton at Richland County Invitational, 8 a.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Teutopolis at Sullivan Tournament, TBA
Altamont Tournament
At ACHS Location
Pool A
Match 1 – Altamont vs. Greenville, 8:30 a.m.
Match 2 – Heritage vs. Cerro Gordo, 9:20 a.m.
Match 3 – Greenville vs. Heritage, 10:10 a.m.
Match 4 – Cerro Gordo vs. Altamont, 11 a.m.
Match 5 – Greenville vs. Cerro Gordo, 11:50 p.m.
Match 6 – Altamont vs. Heritage, 12:40 p.m.
Match 7 – Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 2nd, 1:40 p.m.
Match 8 – Pool B 1st vs. Pool A 2nd, 2:40 p.m.
Match 9 – Loser of 7 vs. Loser of 8 (third place), 3:40 p.m.
Match 10 – Winner of 7 vs. Winner of 8 (championship), 4:40 p.m.
Pool B
At AGS Gym
Match 1 – Cumberland vs. Vandalia, 8:30 a.m.
Match 2 – Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran vs. Nokomis, 9:20 a.m.
Match 3 – Vandalia vs. Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 10:10 a.m.
Match 4 – Nokomis vs. Cumberland, 11 a.m.
Match 5 – Vandalia vs. Nokomis, 11:50 p.m.
Match 6 – Cumberland vs. Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 12:40 p.m.
Match 7 – Pool A 4th vs. Pool B 3rd, 1:40 p.m.
Mathc 8 – Pool B 4th vs. Pool A 3rd, 2:40 p.m.
Match 9 – Loser of 7 vs. Loser of 8 (seventh place), 3:40 p.m.
Match 10 – Winner of 7 vs. Winner of 8 (fifth place), 4:40 p.m.
Dieterich at Westville Tournament, TBA
Neoga at Mattoon, 8 a.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown, Sparta at Wayne City, 10 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Soccer
Richland County, Olney at Altamont, 11 a.m.
Volleyball
Effingham at Champaign JV Tournament, 8 a.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. John’s Lutheran at St. Anthony, 10 a.m.
Neoga at Altamont Lutheran (DH), 9 a.m.
Palestine at Jasper County, 10 a.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Greenville, 9 a.m.
St. Joseph at Teutopolis (DH), 10 a.m.
Taylorville at Teutopolis, 2 p.m. A&B to follow
Cross Country
Cumberland, Dieterich, Jasper County, Windsor at Charleston Invitational (EIU), 8 a.m.
Softball
Altamont, Vandalia at St. Elmo B Round Robin, 9 a.m.
Dieterich, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Casey-Westfield Round Robin, 8 a.m.
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown (B game only), TBA
Hutsonville at Neoga, 10 a.m.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Mattoon at Effingham, 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Eastern Illinois University at Indiana State, noon
University of Illinois at Duke, 11 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Washington at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
San Francisco at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Toyota 200, 5 p.m.

Block Party - Journey Church
2025-09-06

Sunday's Schedule
2025-09-07
PrintMAJOR 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
2025-09-07
PrintCELEBRATION 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 by Friday, September 5, to donate auction items.
MUSIC & KARAOKE BY DANNY SHELTON
FOOD BY KIRBY FOODS
– Noon till It’s Gone! Drive Up or Dine In – Free Will Donations
– Porkburgers, Hamburger, Hot Dogs & Chips
Raffle & 50/50 Drawing throughout the day!
ALL PROCEEDS WILL HELP WITH RON’S MEDICAL & MISC. EXPENSES.

Chuck Wagon Gang in Effingham
2025-09-07
PrintThe 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

Teutopolis Monastery Museum
2025-09-07

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
2025-09-07
PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, September 7th, beginning at 1:00pm! This will be our “All 50’s and 60’s Show” and we will be featuring all your favorite oldies music, such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and other legends from the 50’s and 60’s, for the whole family to enjoy – performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and Singers.
The Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove.
Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418.
More information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com

Free Diabetes Support Group
2025-09-08
PrintFree 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 monthly diabetes support group, free of charge. The support group is held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.
• Diabetes Support Group – Join with other members of the diabetes community in a supportive, caring environment. Each meeting includes education on a diabetes-related topic, recipe demonstrations, and lots of laughter and fun. No registration is necessary – all are welcome.
Dates/Times: Held on the second Monday of the month from 5-6 p.m.
– February 10
– March 10
– April 14
– May 12
– June 9
– July 14
– August 11
– September 8
– October 13
– November 10
– December 8
Dates are subject to change.
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.

Monday's Schedule
2025-09-08
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Ramsey at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Newton at Sullivan Invitational, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony at Sullivan, 4 p.m.
Soccer
St. Anthony at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Newton at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m. HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AT NEWTON
Volleyball
Sandoval at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Marshall, 6 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Nokomis, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Baseball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Football
Mount Carmel at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Argenta-Oreana at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED
Newton at Marshall, 6 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Sullivan, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Teutopolis at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Effingham Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Jasper County at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Newton St. Thomas, 4:30 p.m.
Arthur Christian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Altamont at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Edwards County (Albion) Regional
Game 1 — Oblong vs. Edwards County, 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 — West Salem vs. Hutsonville, 4:30 p.m.
Class 1A Sigel St. Michael Regional
Game 1 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Martinsville, TBA
Game 2 — Findlay Okaw Valley at Neoga, TBA
Game 3 — Effingham St. Anthony at Sigel St. Michael, TBA
Class 2A Robinson Nuttall Regional
Game 1 — Lawrenceville Parkview at Teutopolis, TBA
Game 2 — North Clay at Red Hill (Bridgeport), TBA
Class 2A Altamont Regional
Game 1 — Vandalia at Altamont, TBA
Game 2 — Hillsboro at Greenville, TBA
Game 3 — St. Elmo/Brownstown at Shelbyville Moulton, TBA
Class 2A Casey-Westfield Regional
Game 1 — Marshall at Paris Mayo, 4:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Hume Shiloh at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Class 3A Mount Zion Regional
Game 1 — Mattoon at Tolono Unity, TBA
Game 2 — Charleston at Monticello, TBA
Game 3 — Stephen Decatur at Mount Zion, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in September
2025-09-09, 2025-09-10
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Tuesday, September 2nd from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Tuesday, September 9th from 4-6pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Wednesday September 10th from noon-2pm, Shumway (304 S. West Street)
Saturday, September 13th from 9am-noon, Mason (861 E. Washington)
Saturday, September 20th from 11am-3p.m. FreedomFest! The grocery distribution starts at 1p.m.
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For all the above dates, except for FreedomFest, we ask you to call and sign up ahead of time. Please call 217-240-0059.
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No registration for FreedomFest

SBL Hospice Binga
2025-09-09
PrintThe Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 18th annual SBL Hospice Binga at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Net proceeds support an endowment for SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House.
Contributions to Hospice Binga directly impact people throughout East Central and Southern Illinois by helping those with limited resources pay for their stay at Willow Breeze. “Willow Breeze has already impacted many families in the region,” SBL Special Events Officer Kim Lockart said. “Proceeds from Hospice Binga will support the endowment and ensure that we can continue to help families who need assistance.”
Admission tickets are available for $10 each, which includes 10 regular Binga games. Raffle tickets are also available for $5 each, or three for $10, for a Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World bundle, featuring a vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with 256 GB of internal storage. The bundle is donated by County Office Products, Inc. The winner will be drawn on September 9 during SBL Hospice Binga, but you need not be present to win.
This year’s auction items will open for bidding online starting at 8 am on Friday, September 5. Items range from activities to handmade treasures and will also be on display at the event and available for bidding through 5 pm on Wednesday, September 10.
SBL would also like to thank this year’s Partner, Blake’s Shining Star & the Durdel Family, and Title Sponsors: Commercial Electric; Cromwell Media; and First Neighbor Bank.
For more information, to make a donation, or to purchase raffle tickets, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511 or visit www.sarahbush.org/binga. You can also bid on auction items at that web address.

Journey To Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad
2025-09-09
PrintA 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 December 31.
This exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad. Using photos, videos, maps, personal stories, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history. Highlighted stories include freedom seekers John and Eliza Little, who traveled barefoot through Illinois to Canada to gain their freedom, or conductors like Henry who worked for Abraham Lincoln, and Mary Ann King Brown who helped the enslaved to freedom in the Springfield, Quincy and Galena areas. Many of the known communities are included, from Cairo through Springfield to Quincy and Chicago. Other featured areas are Brooklyn/Freedom Village, Miller Grove, Rocky Fork, Galesburg, Mount Hope, Jacksonville, and New Philadelphia.
Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, also known as Looking for Lincoln.
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road, Lerna, IL 62440. For more information call 217-345-1845, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org

Medicare Information Free Class
2025-09-09

ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
2025-09-09

Homeschool STEM Squad
2025-09-09
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This program will run through May 2026. If someone misses a session, that’s no problem, as participants can register for another date.

Tuesday's Schedule
2025-09-09
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Woodlawn, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Teutopolis at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Effingham at Vandalia, 4 p.m.
Dieterich at Sullivan, TBA
Girls Golf
Effingham, Mount Zion at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Dieterich at Sullivan, TBA
Teutopolis at O’Fallon Lady Panther Invitational, 1 p.m.
Soccer
Mattoon at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Newton at Richland County, Olney, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Charleston, 4:15 p.m.
Richland County at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
St. Anthony at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Effingham at Taylorville, 5 p.m.
North Clay at Altamont, 5 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 5 p.m.
Dieterich at South Central, 6 p.m.
Newton at Fairfield, 5 p.m.
Ramsey at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan at Teutopolis, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Shelbyville, 4:15 p.m.
Charleston at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Mattoon at Effingham, 5:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Vandalia at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Effingham Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont Lutheran at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Jasper County at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Newton St. Thomas at St. Joe, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
Charleston at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m. (B game)
Cross Country
Effingham, Altamont Lutheran, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Dieterich, Jasper County, Trinity, C. West, Sigel St. Michael, Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Softball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Patoka, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Food Pantry
2025-09-10
PrintThe Calvary Baptist Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, September 8th from 4:00-5:30. Call 217-342-6671 to place an order.
Pickup is on Wednesday, September 10th, from 4:00-5:00.
All in need are encouraged to call 217-342-6671

Wednesday's Schedule
2025-09-10
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Teutopolis, Sullivan, Robinson at Effingham, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Flora Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony, Effingham at Richland County Invitational, 3 p.m.
North Clay at Flora Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Hillsboro at St. Anthony, 5 p.m.
Volleyball
Hutsonville/Palestine at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Olney, 4 p.m.
Robinson at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
North Clay at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
Softball
Class 1A Sigel St. Michael Regional
Game 4 — Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. Mattoon St. John’s, 4:30 p.m.
Game 5 — Neoga vs. Effingham St. Anthony, 6:30 p.m.
Class 2A Robinson Nuttall Regional
Game 3 — Robinson Nuttall vs. Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Game 4 — Jasper County vs. Red Hill, 6:30 p.m.
Class 2A Casey-Westfield Regional
Game 3 — Cumberland vs. Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Game 4 — Stewardson-Strasburg/Windsor vs. Casey-Westfield, 6:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Recovery Month with ROSC, Coffee Shops, & Bakeries
2025-09-11

Carl P. Koerner Jr. Memorial Sports Spectacular
2025-09-11

Thursday's Schedule
2025-09-11
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Cisne, 4:30 p.m.
Webber Township (Bluford) at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Odin, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Dieterich, North Clay, Teutopolis at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Effingham, Mahomet-Seymour at Charleston, 4 p.m.
Dieterich, Windsor, Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Newton, North Clay at Robinson, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony at Tuscola, 4 p.m.
Dieterich, Windsor, Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Charleston, Paris at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Mount Zion, TIME CHANGED TO 6 P.M. (VARSITY ONLY)
Trenton Wesclin at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Mattoon, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
Newton at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Altamont at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 5 p.m.
St. Anthony at Robinson, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Okaw Valley, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Patoka, 6 p.m.
Martinsville at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Edwards County (Albion) at Newton, 5 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Sandoval, 6 p.m.
South Central at Wayne City, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH
Soccer
Effingham at Mount Zion HAS BEEN CANCELED
Baseball
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Football
Effingham at JV Jamboree at Rantoul Sports Complex, 5 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Tuscola, 4 p.m.
Effingham at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Effingham at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Class 1A Effingham St. Anthony Regional
Game 1 — Findlay Okaw Valley at Neoga, TBA
Game 2 — Palestine at Effingham Sacred Heart, TBA
Game 3 — Sigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, TBA
Class 1A Altamont Regional
Game 1 — Altamont at Newton St. Thomas, 6 p.m.
Game 2 — Oblong at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Class 2A Teutopolis Regional
Game 1 — South Central at Teutopolis, TBA
Game 2 — Brownstown/St. Elmo at Shelbyville Moulton, TBA
Class 2A Casey-Westfield Regional
Game 1 — Paris Mayo at Casey-Westfield, 4:15 p.m.
Game 2 — Red Hill (Bridgeport) at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Game 3 — Kansas at Jasper County, 4 p.m.
Class 3A Effingham Regional
Game 1 — Mattoon at Greenville, 4:15 p.m.
Game 2 — Charleston at Robinson Nuttall, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
North Clay, Paris Mayo at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Class 1A Edwards County (Albion) Regional
Game 3 — Dieterich vs. Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Game 4 — South Central vs. West Salem, 6 p.m.
Class 2A Altamont Regional
Game 4 — Pana vs. Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Game 5 — Greenville vs. Shelbyville Moulton, 6:30 p.m.
Class 3A Mount Zion Regional
Game 4 — Effingham vs. Mattoon, 4:30 p.m.
Game 5 — Monticello vs. Mount Zion, 6:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Registration
2025-09-11
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Everyone is welcome! We can’t wait to have you join us as our newest members!

Crossroads Harvest of Quilts
2025-09-12
PrintCrossroads Harvest of Quilts will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. This will be at the Effingham Holiday Inn, located at 1301 Avenue Mid America.
You can obtain entries at the website: http://crossroadquilters.wordpress.com/. The entry has a deadline of being postmarked by August 23, sent to P.O. Box 751, Effingham IL 62401.

Clear The List, Fill A Plate in Fayette County
2025-09-12

Summer Sundown Music Festival
2025-09-12
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The Stage at Lake Sara, 8725 East Marine Road, Effingham
This event is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to help foster an even tighter, larger community. Enjoy 3 days of rock, folk, blues, funk, Americana, songwriter music — on the shady shores of Lake Sara!
The full lineup and information about every artist can be seen here: https://www.summersundownfest.com/2025-artists
Weekend passes and single day passes are out now, available to buy at: http://www.SummerSundownFest.com!
Kids under 15 are free with a paying adult.
In addition to all the great music, Summer Sundown will feature yoga and sound healing, workshops, arts and crafts vendors, and local food vendors. Workshops are free for all patrons. Tips will be accepted.
Bring a friend and be prepared to meet a few hundred new ones! Get excited people, it’s #festivalseason!
Summer Sundown Music Festival is produced in partnership with Poss Music Works. Poss Music Work is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on bringing music and music education to Central Illinois, based in Effingham, IL.
Like, share, follow along…and we will #SeeYouAtSundown!
