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SUMMARY:Recycling Event in Teutopolis
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12635-recycling-event-in-teutopolis/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Legion Cookout at Altamont
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15235-legion-cookout-at-altamont/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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SUMMARY:St. Mary's Shumway Poker Run
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15757-st-marys-poker-run/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
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SUMMARY:St. Peter Prairie Days
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15923-st-peter-prairie-days-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
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SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSouth Central at Woodlawn\, 10 a.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Macomb Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Alton Marquette Golf Blastoff\, 1 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nSt. Anthony\, Teutopolis at Champaign Centennial Invitational HAS BEEN CANCELED \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nVandalia at Effingham\, 10 a.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Altamont Lutheran Tournament\, TBA \nJasper County at Lawrenceville\, 10 a.m. \nNorth Clay at Flora Floyd Henson\, 10 a.m. \nOkaw Valley at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nTaylorville (A&B games) at Teutopolis\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony at St. Matthew Invitational\, TBA \nSoftball \nCumberland at Effingham\, 10 a.m. \nParis Crestwood at St. Anthony\, 10 a.m. \nNeoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City (B innings only)\, 10 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Jasper County (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Morrisonville\, 10 a.m. (B game) \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Springfield Little Flower\, noon (B game) \nTeutopolis\, Sullivan at Taylorville Round Robin\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nEffingham at Charleston\, 1 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m.\, 5:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Los Angeles Angels\, 8:38 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Tampa Bay\, 6 p.m. \nNASCAR \nCoke Zero Sugar 400\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15963-saturdays-schedule-23/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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CREATED:20250820T143148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143701Z
UID:16326-1755907200-1755993599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Songs Of The Illinois Freedom Road
DESCRIPTION:PrintSongs of the Illinois Freedom Road is the powerful new musical performance featuring the songs\, stories\, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad.  Don’t miss this performance at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s Visitor Center Auditorium on Saturday\, August 23\, at 2:00 p.m. \nThe show\, with award-winning folk musician Chris Vallillo\, features rare first-person accounts of freedom seekers who passed through Illinois.  Highlighted stories include John and Mary Little\, who traveled on foot 140 miles to Chicago\, and George Burroughs\, a black Canadian who worked on the Illinois Central Railroad where he helped smuggle escapees to freedom.  Vallillo extensively researched the subject using primary source documents such as the 1857 Slave Narratives of Canada and the WPA Slave Narratives as well as the most recent scholarship on the subject.  Vallillo combines these powerful stories with eleven historic songs that were sung by the enslaved to inspire and share knowledge among themselves. \nThis event is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \nJourney to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad is a new temporary exhibit from Looking for Lincoln; check it out in the Sargent Gallery of the Visitor Center! \nThe 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
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16326-songs-of-the-illinois-freedom-road/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250602T153728Z
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UID:11331-1755993600-1756079999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:"Lincoln:  Sight\, Sound\, & Touch" Exhibit at ALPLM
DESCRIPTION:PrintA special exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum lets visitors explore history using their eyes\, ears and hands.  It transforms images from Lincoln’s life into three-dimensional objects that visitors can touch while listening to audio presentations explaining his accomplishments and enduring legacy. \n“Lincoln: Sight\, Sound & Touch” runs through Aug. 24.  Everyone can enjoy its unique features\, but they offer an especially powerful experience for visitors with impaired vision.  This travelling exhibit was created by Tactile Images in cooperation with the National Federation of the Blind. \nThe ALPLM is supplementing the exhibit with touchable facsimiles of artifacts\, such as Lincoln’s briefcase\, a life mask and Tad Lincoln’s model cannon.  Authentic Lincoln artifacts from the ALPLM collection will also be on display\, including many commercial items with Lincoln’s image. \nThe museum also has worked with Tactile Images to create a brand-new piece that focuses on Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address.  It will remain at the presidential museum after the exhibit closes\, giving the ALPLM a new feature to offer blind and visually impaired visitors on special occasions. \n“We firmly believe in the idea of ‘Abe for all’ – that everyone should have a chance to learn about Lincoln’s achievements and how they affect America today\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.  “This exhibit delivers on that by offering a fun\, informative experience that everyone can enjoy\, even if they cannot see it.  We’re especially happy that part of it will remain at the ALPLM for years to come. \nA primary theme of the exhibit is the way Lincoln’s image has been used to sell products from cars to cigarettes to war bonds.  Visitors will find an array of ads and posters that have been transformed into three-dimensional objects studded with sensors.  It also includes touchable models of a sculpture from the Lincoln Memorial\, Lincoln’s face and hands and a Lincoln medal.  Touching the sensors will turn on audio descriptions of the object.  Buttons on each panel let visitors hear explanations of the history and significance of each item. \n“Lincoln: Sight\, Sound & Touch” is included with regular admission to the museum as part of the ALPLM’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.  There is no additional charge. \nThe mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and share with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  We pursue this mission through a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – roughly 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history. \nFor more information\, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.  You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook\, X/Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/11331-lincoln-sight-sound-touch-exhibit-at-alplm/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250729T153008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T153008Z
UID:14973-1755993600-1756079999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Stewardson Lions Club Tractor & Truck Pull
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/14973-stewardson-lions-club-tractor-truck-pull/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250814T150828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T150828Z
UID:15925-1755993600-1756079999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Peter Prairie Days
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15925-st-peter-prairie-days-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250814T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T185712Z
UID:15965-1755993600-1756079999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Los Angeles Angels\, 3:07 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Tampa Bay\, 11:10 a.m. \nNASCAR \nMilwaukee Mile\, noon
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15965-sundays-schedule-23/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250815T150532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T150532Z
UID:16041-1755993600-1756079999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Concert At The Cross
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16041-free-concert-at-the-cross-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250803T230547Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in August
DESCRIPTION:PrintCome to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus\, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes\, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always\, donors should NOT fast for this\, because the A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.  See rcblood.org/Test for details. \nRed Cross Blood Drives in August: \n8/5\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/6\, Wednesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/7\, Thursday\, Newton Knights of Columbus Building\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/13\, Wednesday\, J&J Ventures-1300 Building\, Effingham\, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n  \n8/18\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/25\, Monday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/26\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/27\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15337-red-cross-blood-drives-in-august-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T150609Z
UID:16334-1756080000-1756166399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Journey To Freedom:  Illinois' Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n Journey to Freedom:  Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area\, also known as Looking for Lincoln. \nThe 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
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16334-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183332Z
UID:16397-1756080000-1756166399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nOdin at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Mulberry Grove\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nCumberland\, Neoga at Mattoon (EIU)\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Altamont\, Teutopolis at John Macek Golf Invitational at UI Course\, 1 p.m. \nNewton\, North Clay\, Robinson at Richland County\, Olney Meet\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nSt. Anthony at Charleston 9 Hole Scramble\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis\, Sandoval at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nSt. Anthony at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Hillsboro\, 5 p.m. \nTolono Unity at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Salem\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Salem\, 5 p.m. \nRamsey at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nOkaw Valley at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Casey-Westfield\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nCumberland vs. Mattoon at Eastern Illinois University\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nAltamont\, Teutopolis\, Sandoval at Colonial Golf Club\, 4 p.m. \nVolleyball \nEffingham at Salem\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nFranklin Park at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont Lutheran Interparish at Altamont (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nCharleston at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Red Hill\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Okaw Valley (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nSalem Franklin Park at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nSouth Central at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nPittsburgh at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16397-mondays-schedule-24/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250821T155342Z
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UID:16485-1756080000-1756166399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Clear The List\, Fill A Plate in Effingham County
DESCRIPTION:Print   \n \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16485-clear-the-list-fill-a-plate-in-effingham-county/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in August
DESCRIPTION:PrintCome to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus\, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes\, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always\, donors should NOT fast for this\, because the A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.  See rcblood.org/Test for details. \nRed Cross Blood Drives in August: \n8/5\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/6\, Wednesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/7\, Thursday\, Newton Knights of Columbus Building\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/13\, Wednesday\, J&J Ventures-1300 Building\, Effingham\, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n  \n8/18\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/25\, Monday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/26\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/27\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15339-red-cross-blood-drives-in-august-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T190503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T194404Z
UID:16399-1756166400-1756252799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Altamont TIME CHANGED TO 7 P.M. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nTeutopolis at Effingham\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Mount Carmel\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Salem\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nAltamont at Lawrenceville\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Casey-Westfield\, 6 p.m. \nOblong at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nCisne at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Okaw Valley\, 6 p.m. \nRobinson at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nMartinsville at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 6:15 p.m. \nRamsey at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora Floyd Henson at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. HAS BEEN MOVED TO FLORA \nNorth Clay at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nOkaw Valley at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Effingham\, Altamont Lutheran\, Jasper County\, Trinity Lutheran\, Sigel St. Michael\, Marantha Academy (Mattoon)\, Discovery Christian at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich\, Oblong\, Lawrenceville at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nAltamont at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at San Francisco\, 8:45 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16399-16399/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T230725Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in August
DESCRIPTION:PrintCome to give blood with the Red Cross from August 1-28 and get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.  Plus\, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes\, on successful donations in August (one result per donor in a 12-month period).  As always\, donors should NOT fast for this\, because the A1C test is not affected by recent food and drink.  See rcblood.org/Test for details. \nRed Cross Blood Drives in August: \n8/5\, Tuesday\, Grace United Methodist Church\, Neoga\, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/6\, Wednesday\, Greenup Village Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/7\, Thursday\, Newton Knights of Columbus Building\, Noon – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/13\, Wednesday\, J&J Ventures-1300 Building\, Effingham\, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n  \n8/18\, Monday\, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church\, Sainte Marie\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Mason Christian Church Annex\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n8/19\, Tuesday\, Oblong Municipal Building\, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/25\, Monday\, Neal Center YMCA\, Toledo\, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n  \n8/26\, Tuesday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n  \n8/27\, Wednesday\, Dieterich High School\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTo make an appointment and learn more about your health\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15341-red-cross-blood-drives-in-august-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T190659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T191916Z
UID:16402-1756252800-1756339199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Teutopolis\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nSouth Central at Webber Township (Bluford)\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nRichland County\, Olney at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nDieterich at Oblong\, TBA \nNorth Clay at Flora Country Club\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nDieterich at Oblong\, TBA \nNorth Clay at Flora Country Club\, 4 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red & Gold Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBoys Golf \nTeutopolis at Mattoon\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nMarshall at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nFlora at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Iuka\, 4:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at San Francisco\, 8:45 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis Cardinals\, 6:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16402-wednesdays-schedule-25/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250624T153034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T153034Z
UID:12834-1756339200-1756425599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Engines\, Eats\, & Drinks - Summer Cruise-In Night
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/12834-engines-eats-drinks-summer-cruise-in-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250812T144820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T144820Z
UID:15763-1756339200-1756425599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Rose Hill Mobile Food Pantry from Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15763-rose-hill-mobile-food-pantry-from-catholic-charities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250812T145019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T145019Z
UID:15766-1756339200-1756425599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Ste. Marie Mobile Food Pantry from Catholic Charities
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15766-ste-marie-mobile-food-pantry-from-catholic-charities/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250818T155943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T161609Z
UID:16156-1756339200-1756425599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Burney Sisters FREE Concert
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Poss Music Works family and generous donors are offering a FREE concert\, perfect for the whole family!  Join us for year 2 of this great outdoor event\, featuring the Burney Sisters at Evergreen Hollow Park (by the red pavilion)!  The free show will be on Thursday\, August 28th\, with the gathering at 5pm and Music from 6-8pm \nThe Burney Sisters\, a talented teenage sibling duo of Emma and Bella\, craft music that defies their youthful years.  Their songs\, infused with emotional intelligence\, resonate deeply with listeners.  These inspiring siblings blend their voices in harmonies reminiscent of First Aid Kit\, Lake Street Dive\, The Staves\, and Joseph.  While drawing inspiration from various genres\, they hold a special affinity for Motown and soulful melodies from any genre or era. \nTheir journey has taken them to grand stages\, intimate venues\, and festival stages such as Blissfest\, Shoe Fest\, Shipyard\, Moccasin Creek\, Columbia’s Roots N Blues\, Ozark Amphitheater\, and most notably the Cayamo Music Cruise (2023).  They’ve shared billing alongside luminaries like Wynonna Judd\, Brandi Carlile\, Jo Dee Messina\, Jeff Tweedy\, Willie Nelson\, The Avett Brothers\, Sheryl Crow\, Larkin Poe\, Del McCoury\, and Sawyer Fredericks from ‘The Voice.’  Beyond the spotlight\, the Burney Sisters have cultivated a strong bond with their fanbase through over 200 house concerts across the US and Canada.  Their music is available on many platforms. \nBring your own lawn chair\, beverages\, and yard games\, but please\, no umbrellas or pop-ups where they obstruct others’ view \nWe plan to offer some food & drink for sale – To Be Determined. \nFor more information\, check their Facebook Event or visit PossMusicWorks.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16156-burney-sisters-free-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T190925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T112602Z
UID:16404-1756339200-1756425599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Wayne City\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nTeutopolis at Sullivan\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nNewton\, Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nTeutopolis\, Charleston at Mount Zion\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Charleston Red & Gold Tournament\, TBA \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Fairfield\, 4 p.m. \nVolleyball \nNewton at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCarlyle at Altamont\, 5 p.m. \nDieterich at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Sullivan\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Salem\, 5 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 5 p.m. \nFROSH/SOPH/JUNIOR VARSITY \nFOOTBALL \nFlora at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Taylorville\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony (B game)\, 4:30 p.m. \nEffingham Sacred Heart at Dieterich\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at South Central\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland\, 4:30 p.m. \nFlora at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton St. Thomas at Casey-Westfield\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoftball \nParis at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nAltamont at Ramsey\, 4:30 p.m. \nPana at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nCisne at Dieterich\, 4:15 p.m. \nFlora at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. John’s Lutheran at Neoga\, 4:30 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nOkaw Valley at Sigel St. Michael\, 4:30 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Vandalia\, 4:30 p.m. B innings to follow \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nDayton at Eastern Illinois University\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at San Francisco\, 7:45 p.m. \nPittsburgh at St. Louis Cardinals\, 1:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16404-thursdays-schedule-23/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T191209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T150420Z
UID:16407-1756425600-1756511999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nBreese Central at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nCumberland at Villa Grove\, 7 p.m. \nBethalto Civic Memorial at Newton\, 7 p.m. \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Dieterich\, 7 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational\, 1 p.m. \nDieterich\, Ramsey\, Richland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Golf \nDieterich\, Ramsey\, Richland County\, Olney at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Centennial Brookhill Shootout\, 1 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSouth Central at New Athens Tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Flora HAS BEEN CANCELED \nSoccer \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney JV tournament\, TBA \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nSt. Anthony at Greenville Tournament\, TBA \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 4:30 p.m. \nDieterich at Newton St. Thomas\, 4 p.m. \nNeoga at North Clay\, 4:30 p.m. \nCross Country \nNorth Clay at Tom Wickham Invitational at Fairfield\, 9:30 a.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham at Highland\, 4 p.m. \nTaylorville at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 4:30 p.m. \nCumberland at Jasper County\, 4:30 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nWestern Illinois at University of Illinois\, 6:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Colorado\, 7:40 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati\, 5:40 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16407-fridays-schedule-25/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250828T155152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155152Z
UID:17083-1756425600-1756511999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:St. Elmo Labor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17083-st-elmo-labor-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250828T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160358Z
UID:17093-1756425600-1756511999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casey Popcorn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17093-casey-popcorn-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250820T191440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T141139Z
UID:16409-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nTeutopolis Wooden Bat Tournament  (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nGame 1 — Teutopolis vs. Effingham St. Anthony\, 9 a.m. \nGame 2 — North Clay vs. Dieterich\, 11 a.m. \nGame 3– Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 (third place)\, 1 p.m. \nGame 4 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 (championship)\, 3 p.m. \nAltamont at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony at Champaign St. Thomas More\, 9 a.m. \nEffingham\, Cumberland\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, Newton\, Teutopolis at Doc Acklin Invitational at Paris\, 8:30 a.m. \nAltamont at Clinton Light It Up Invitational\, 7 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nSt. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational\, 8:30 a.m. \nSoccer \nEffingham\, Altamont\, Newton at Charleston Red & Gold Tournament\, TBA \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nVolleyball \nNewton\, North Clay at Lady Mule KO Classic at Fairfield\, TBA \nNeoga at Warrensburg-Latham\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nBaseball \nAltamont at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, after varsity game \nNeoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 10 a.m. \nGirls Tennis \nEffingham\, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational\, 8 a.m. \nVolleyball \nAltamont\, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana Frosh/Soph Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nHighland\, Marion\, Olney at Effingham Invitational\, 10 a.m. \nSt. Anthony at Greenville Tournament\, TBA \nSt. Anthony at Sigel St. Michael (B game)\, 10 a.m. \nMattoon at Jasper County\, 10 a.m. \nSullivan at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 10 a.m. \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Dieterich\, Jasper County\, North Clay\, Sigel St. Michael\, Teutopolis\, Windsor at Cumberland Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nSoftball \nEffingham\, Flora Floyd Henson at Teutopolis Round Robin\, TBA \nDieterich at South Central Tournament\, 9 a.m. \nJasper County at Mattoon\, 10 a.m. \nHeritage at Neoga\, 10 a.m. \nSullivan at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH)\, 10 a.m. \nJUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nEffingham at Mahomet-Seymour\, 1 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m.\, 5:30 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nChicago Cubs at Colorado\, 7:10 p.m. \nSt. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati\, 5:40 p.m. \nNASCAR \nPacific Office Automation 147\, 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/16409-saturdays-schedule-24/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250505T151224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T151224Z
UID:8905-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday\, from June 14th through October 25th. \nVendors will be selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, and handcrafted arts and crafts.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/8905-effingham-farmers-market-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260403T163911
CREATED:20250801T154038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154038Z
UID:15271-1756512000-1756598399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August:\n.\nTuesday\, August 5th from 4pm-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, August. 9th from 9am-noon\, Mason (861 E. Washington)\nTuesday\, August 12th from 4pm-6pm\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday\, August 13th from noon-2p.m\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nWednesday\, August 20th from noon-2p.m\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\nSaturday\, August 30th from 8:30-noon\, Shumway (304 S. West Street)\n.\n\nAll above dates\, we ask you call and sign up ahead of time.  Please call 217-240-0059
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15271-enduring-freedom-ministries-distributions-in-august-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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