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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229
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SUMMARY:Elks Trade Scholarship Available
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25449-elks-trade-scholarship-available/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251230
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SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic \nAt Teutopolis \nGame 1 — Charleston vs. Champaign Centennial\, 3 p.m. \nGame 3 — St. Anthony vs. Chicago Brooks\, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nGame 5 — Newton vs. Oregon\, 6 p.m. \nGame 7 — Pleasant Plains vs. Teutopolis\, 7:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nAt Effingham \nMain Gym \nGame 2 — Dixon vs. Lawrenceville\, 3 p.m. \nGame 4 — Mattoon vs. Lutheran North\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 6 — Central A&M vs. Tolono Unity\, 6 p.m. \nGame 8 — Belvidere vs. Effingham\, 7:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nDieterich Holiday Tournament \nGame 13 – Ramsey vs. Grayville (seventh place)\, 1 p.m. \nGame 14 – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City vs. South Central (fifth place)\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 15 – Red Hill vs. Robinson (third place)\, 4 p.m. \nGame 16 – Dieterich vs. Sullivan (championship)\, 8 p.m. \nVandalia Holiday Tournament \nGame 13 – Shelbyville vs. Nokomis\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 14 – Flora vs. Meridian\, 4 p.m. \nGame 15 – Cumberland vs. Greenville\, 5:30 p.m. \nGame 16 – Vandalia vs. Pana\, 7 p.m. \nSesser Valier Tournament \nGame 9 – Marissa vs. Sesser-Valier\, noon (seventh place) \nGame 10 – New Athens vs. Red Bud\, 1:30 p.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 11 – Altamont vs. DuQuoin\, 3 p.m. (third place) \nGame 12 – Goreville vs. Waltonville\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nMonticello Tournament \nGame 13 – Neoga vs. Fithian Oakwood\, 10 a.m. (seventh place) \nGame 14 – Third Place Purple vs. Third Place Gold 11:30 a.m. (fifth place) \nGame 15 – Ridgeview vs. Second Place Gold\, 3:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 16 – Monticello vs. First Place Gold\, 7:30 p.m. (championship) \nTri-County Tournament \nGame 7 – Paris vs. Chrisman\, 1 p.m. \nGame 8 – Martinsville vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 9 – Tri-County vs. Westville\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nDieterich Holiday Tournament \nGame 13 – Arcola vs. Ramsey (Seventh Place) 1 p.m. \nGame 14 – Oblong/Palestine/Hutsonville vs. Okaw Valley (fifth place)\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 15 – Marshall vs. Dieterich (third place)\, 4 p.m. \nGame 16 – Brownstown/St. Elmo vs. Cumberland (first place )\, 6 p.m. \nMonticello Tournament \nGame 13 – Tuscola vs. Colwfax Ridgeview (seventh place)\, 10 a.m. \nGame 14 – Neoga vs. Warrensburg-Latham (fifth place)\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 15 – Monticello vs. GCMS (third place)\, 2 p.m. \nGame 16 – Clinton vs. Tri-Valley (championship)\, 6 p.m. \nWrestling \nCumberland boys at Abe’s Rumble\, Springfield\, 2 p.m. \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nSouthern at University of Illinois\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25578-mondays-schedule-41/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Voting
DESCRIPTION:Print \nThis holiday season\, Visit Effingham invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved community tradition – the Holiday Lights & Festive Sights Tour!  Back for another year of sparkle and holiday cheer\, this festive tour turns Effingham into a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. \nOnly 20 homes have been selected for this year’s tour\, and each received a yard sign denoting their participation.  Pick up a scorecard from Visit Effingham at City Hall – or download it from our social media channels – and vote for your favorite home on the tour by December 30th.  The People’s Choice Winner will walk away with $250. \nHomes can be voted for online at Visit Effingham‘s Facebook page\, their website  www.visiteffinghamil.com \, or in person at Effingham City Hall (201 East Jefferson Ave).  Voting will be open December 12th through the 30th at noon.  The People’s Choice winner will be announced on December 30th in the afternoon. \nFor more information on the Holiday Light Tour\, please call the office at 217-342-5310 or go to their website:   www.visiteffinghamil.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25002-25002/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T193645Z
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UID:25581-1767052800-1767139199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic \nAt Teutopolis \nGame 9 — Charleston vs. Chicago Brooks\, 9:30 a.m. \nGame 11 — Newton vs. Pleasant Plains\, 11 a.m. \nGame 13 — Champaign Centennial vs. St. Anthony\, 12:30 p.m. \nGame 15 — Oregon vs. Teutopolis\, 2 p.m. \nGame 17 — Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 11\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 20 — Loser Game 13 vs. Loser Game 15\, 6 p.m. \nGame 23 — Winner Game 13 vs. Winner Game 15\, 7:30 p.m. \nAt Effingham \nMain Gym \nGame 10 — Dixon vs. Mattoon\, 9:30 a.m. \nGame 12 — Central A&M vs. Effingham\, 11 a.m. \nGame 14 — Lawrenceville vs. Lutheran North\, 12:30 p.m. \nGame 16 — Tolono Unity vs. Belvidere\, 2 p.m. \nGame 18 — Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 12\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 22 — Loser Game 14 vs. Loser Game 16\, 6 p.m. \nGame 24 — Winner Game 14 vs. Winner Game 16\, 7:30 p.m. \nAuxiliary Gym \nGame 19 — Loser Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11\, 4:30 p.m. \nGame 21 — Loser Game 10 vs. Loser Game 12\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia Holiday Tournament \nGame 17 – Meridian vs. Nokomis\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 18 – Shelbyville vs. Flora\, 4 p.m. \nGame 19 – Greenville vs. Pana\, 5:30 p.m. (third place) \nGame 20 – Cumberland vs. Vandalia\, 7 p.m. (championship) \nTri-County Tournament \nGame 10 – Paris vs. Westville\, 10 a.m. \nGame 11 – Tri-County vs. Martinsville\, 11:30 a.m. \nGame 12 – Chrisman vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 1 p.m. \nGame 13 – Martinsville vs. Paris\, 2:30 p.m. \nGame 14 – Westville vs. Chrisman\, 4 p.m. \nGame 15 – Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Tri-County\, 5:30 p.m. \nWrestling \nCumberland boys at Abe’s Rumble\, Springfield\, TBA \nCOLLEGE FOOTBALL \nMusic City Bowl \nTennessee vs. University of Illinois\, 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25581-tuesdays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20250820T151731Z
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UID:16360-1767139200-1767225599@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/16360-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251215T154242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155522Z
UID:25217-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Advent Calendar at C.U.M.C.
DESCRIPTION:Print \nCelebrate the season with Centenary United Methodist Church’s illuminated drive-thru Advent Calendar. \nThe Drive-Thru is on display every evening through Wednesday\, December 31st.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25217-25217/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T193753Z
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UID:25583-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic \nAt Effingham \nAuxiliary Gym \nGame 25 — Charleston vs. Central A&M\, 8:30 a.m. \nGame 26 — Effingham vs. Newton\, 11:30 a.m. (11th-12th place) \nGame 27 — Pleasant Plains vs. Dixon\, 10 a.m. (13th/14th place) \nMain Gym \nGame 28 — Oregon vs. Belvidere\, 8:30 a.m. (7th-8th place) \nGame 29 — St. Anthony vs. Lutheran North\, 10 a.m. (5th-6th place) \nGame 30 — Chicago Brooks vs. Mattoon\, 11:30 a.m. (consolation championship) \nGame 31 — Champaign Centennial vs. Lawrenceville\, 1 p.m. (third place) \nGame 32 — Teutopolis vs. Tolono Unity\, 2:30 p.m. (championship)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25583-wednesdays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251222T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161323Z
UID:25791-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:New Years Eve Roaring Twenties Party
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25791-new-years-eve-roaring-twenties-party/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T155822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T160225Z
UID:25905-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:NYE Music at Effingham Legion
DESCRIPTION:PrintA New Year’s Eve Evening of Music will be at the Effingham American Legion Post 120. \nSnacks and finger foods will be served on December 31. \nMax Heuerman will be playing from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nThe public is welcome.  Come join the fun! \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25905-nye-music-at-effingham-legion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251229T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T162333Z
UID:26168-1767139200-1767225599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Casino Night at Toledo
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26168-casino-night-at-toledo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20250829T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T144857Z
UID:17194-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Constitution Week Poster Contest
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17194-constitution-week-poster-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193933Z
UID:25585-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNEW YEAR’S DAY \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nEastern Illinois University at Southeast Missouri\, 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25585-thursdays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T161608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T164202Z
UID:25910-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:First Day Hike in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on New Year’s Day. \nIDNR is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks across Illinois on Jan. 1.  These free\, family-friendly hikes are available to the public. \nAmong the participating parks are these in Central/Southern Illinois: \nFox Ridge State Park\, Coles County \nEagle Creek and Wolf Creek state parks\, Shelby County \nLincoln Trail State Park\, Clark County \nLincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site\, Menard County \nPere Marquette State Park\, Jersey County \nSangchris Lake State Park\, Sangamon County \nGiant City State Park\, Jackson County \nParticipating state parks will have stickers and special photo opportunities for hikers.  Visitors are encouraged to sign in and share photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #ILFirstDayHikes. \nThe First Day Hike program is an initiative in partnership with America’s State Parks Foundation.  The organization began the event in 1992 in Massachusetts.  The campaign encourages participants nationwide to hike\, bike and engage in activities in state parks on the first day of the new year. \nThis year\, the program is highlighting America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and the outdoor places that have shaped the country’s past and present. \n“IDNR invites Illinoisans everywhere to take time on Jan. 1 to explore our beautiful state parks and consider what conservation and public lands may look like in the future\,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. “There’s no better way to clear your mind after the holidays and look ahead to a new year than to explore the outdoors.” \nIllinois does not charge admission to state parks\, historic sites and other locations. \nFor more information\, visit https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks.html.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25910-first-day-hike-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T170740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172235Z
UID:25914-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25914-red-cross-blood-drives-in-january/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251226T155210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T161940Z
UID:26049-1767225600-1767311999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Emancipation Proclamation On Display
DESCRIPTION:PrintA copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document. \nLincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War\, which included more than three-fourths of the nation’s enslaved African Americans.  U.S. soldiers carried palm-sized copies of the Emancipation Proclamation on their march across the South to help spread the word of freedom. \nThe Emancipation Proclamation will be visible through February 3\, when it will be replaced by the only photo of Lincoln lying in state after his assassination. \n“This document and Lincoln’s signature provide a concrete connection to an incredible moment – the beginning of the end of slavery in America\,” said Christina Shutt\, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We are proud to give our visitors an additional chance to see it for themselves and to reflect on what it took to free four million Americans from enslavement.” \nTypically\, the ALPLM displays the proclamation during a brief window around Juneteenth\, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America.  But a new display case using cutting-edge technology now allows the ALPLM to display rare documents much longer while still minimizing the amount of harmful light they receive. \nThe ALPLM’s copy of the proclamation is one of about two dozen remaining.  It is signed by both Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.  These copies were made and then signed by Lincoln so they could be sold to raise money for the care of sick and wounded soldiers. \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/26049-emancipation-proclamation-on-display/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T194025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194025Z
UID:25588-1767312000-1767398399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nHillsboro at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nGirls Wrestling \nEffingham\, Cumberland at Marion Invitational\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Lawrenceville Parkview\, 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25588-fridays-schedule-43/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T194135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T141217Z
UID:25590-1767398400-1767484799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Saturday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nNeoga vs. Shelbyville at Lake Land College\, 1 p.m. \nCharleston at Newton\, 4 p.m. \nVandalia at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nGrayville at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 3 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont at Robinson (girls varsity only)\, 11 a.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Okaw Valley\, 10:30 a.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nEffingham at Olney Freshman/Sophomore Tournament\, TBA \nMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \nUniversity of Illinois at Penn State\, 6 p.m. \nEastern Illinois University at UT Martin\, 3:30 p.m. \nNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE \nCarolina at Tampa Bay\, 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25590-saturdays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20260101T000459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T000602Z
UID:26536-1767398400-1767484799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food at Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26536-music-and-food-at-mason-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251208T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164315Z
UID:24609-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Disney Trivia for United Way
DESCRIPTION:Print \nTicket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/disney-trivia
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24609-disney-trivia-for-united-way/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251208T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164625Z
UID:24616-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, January 4th\, beginning at 1:00 pm! \nThis 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. \nThe Jamboree Show is held the first Sunday afternoon of the month at Gym Bob’s\, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove. \nReservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418. \nMore information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24616-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251218T195857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T141134Z
UID:25592-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintNational Football League \nNew Orleans at Atlanta\, noon \nCleveland at Cincinnati\, noon \nGreen Bay at Minnesota\, noon \nDallas at New York Jets\, noon \nTennessee at Jacksonville\, noon \nIndianapolis at Houston\, noon \nNew York at  Buffalo\, 3:25 p.m. \nDetroit at Chicago\, 3:25 p.m. \nLos  Angeles Chargers at Denver\, 3:25 p.m. \nKansas City at Las Vegas\, 3:25 p.m. \nArizona at Los Angeles\, 3:25 p.m. \nMiami at New England\, 3:25 p.m. \nWashington at Philadeohpia\, 3:25 p.m. \nBaltimore at Pittsburgh\, 7:20 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25592-sundays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T172301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172858Z
UID:25918-1767484800-1767571199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25918-25918/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251017T153240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154043Z
UID:20825-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:High School Healthcare Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:PrintHSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will be hosting its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest. \n“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospital and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals\,” said Ericka Mulroy\, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS). \nInterested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field\, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school. \nThe High School Healthcare Bootcamp is free of charge to students thanks to HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation. \nApplications are now being accepted for the Winter 2025 Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday\, January 5\, 2026.  The deadline to apply is November 14.  Visit https://forms.office.com/r/vidqqtXa6p.  Students selected will be notified by December 1. \nFor more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/20825-high-school-healthcare-bootcamp-sign-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251222T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T161544Z
UID:25795-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Auditions for "Quest - A Play To Rule Them All"
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25795-auditions-for-quest-a-play-to-rule-them-all/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172904Z
UID:25920-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25920-25920/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251230T155429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T155840Z
UID:26290-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collections For Fish Habitat
DESCRIPTION:PrintIllinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.  The collected trees will be bundled together\, weighted\, and submerged at lakes\, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.  The trees will naturally decompose over time. \nMaps and coordinates of the tree habitat locations are available online or from each lake’s biologist.  Visit the IDNR Office of Fisheries website for drop-off location information and instructions. Trees should be placed only in the designated area for each site and only during the designated drop-off dates.  Trees must be free of stands\, lights\, ornaments\, and tinsel.  Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. \nDrop-off locations and dates include the following: \nFayette County:  Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area near boat ramp. \nJasper County:  Newton State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees at designated area on northwest side of the parking lot near boat ramp. \nSam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees in designated area near southwest boat ramp. \nStephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area\nUntil January 18\nPlace trees near in the designated area near the boat ramp. \nShelby County:  Johnstowne Mall\nUntil March 1\nPlace trees in designated area northwest corner of parking lot.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26290-christmas-tree-collections-for-fish-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251231T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T194619Z
UID:26462-1767571200-1767657599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 6:15 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nSt. Anthony at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Vandalia\, 6 p.m. \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nNeoga at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Fairfield\, 5 p.m. \nFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE \nBoys Basketball \nCumberland at Newton\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nBoys Basketball \nAltamont Lutheran at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nCentral A&M at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor at Neoga\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at North Clay\, 6 p.m. \nVolleyball \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Effingham Sacred Heart\, 4:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26462-mondays-schedule-42/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251202T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T212525Z
UID:24101-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Enduring Freedom Ministries January Dates
DESCRIPTION:PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries January Dates: \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 10th\, 9a.m. – noon\, Mason \nTuesday\, January 13th\, 4 – 6pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 14th\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nWednesday\, January 21st\, noon – 2pm\, Shumway \nSaturday\, January 31st\, 8:30 – noon\, Shumway \nPlease call 217-868-5293 or 217-240-0059 to sign up\, or go to our website and book your own date & time:  www.my-christian-space.com then select either Shumway or Mason. \nShumway location is at (old grade school) 304 S. West Street\, Shumway \nMason location is at 861 E. Washington Street\, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/24101-enduring-freedom-ministries-january-dates/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251223T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172910Z
UID:25922-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drives in January
DESCRIPTION:PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in January: \nJanuary 1\, Thursday\, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church\, Charleston\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 4\, Sunday\, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club\, Stringtown\, 6:30 AM – Noon \nJanuary 5\, Monday\, Teutopolis Banquet Hall\, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 6\, Tuesday\, Casey United Methodist Church\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, Masonic Lodge\, Mattoon \, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 9\, Friday\, American Legion\, Sullivan\, Noon – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 12\, Monday\, Lions Club Building\, Noble\, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nJanuary 19\, Monday\, Charleston First Church of God\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 20\, Tuesday\, First Baptist Church\, Shelbyville\, Noon – 5:00 PM \nJanuary 23\, Friday\, Cornerstone Church\, Effingham\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 26\, Monday\, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin\, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nJanuary 27\, Tuesday\, Lake Land College\, Mattoon\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTo make an appointment\, visit RedCrossBlood.org\, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\, or download the Red Cross Donor App. \nCome to give from January 1 – 25 for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in Cali!  More info at:  rcblood.org/SuperBowl \nCome give blood from January 26 – 27 for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.   See rcblood.org/heart
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/25922-25922/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260403T131656
CREATED:20251229T164418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T164801Z
UID:26180-1767657600-1767743999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive At St. Anthony's Hospital
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/26180-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthonys-hospital/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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