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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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UID:19028-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Music and Food in Mason
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19028-music-and-food-in-mason/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
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UID:19091-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19091-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
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UID:19284-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth
DESCRIPTION:PrintBeecher City is hosting a Fall Canvas & Wooden Pumpkin Painting for Youth on Saturday\, October 4th\, at 11 AM\, at the Beecher City Library. \nThis is a class for youth\, kindergarten thru 17 years only. \nCost is $45 per person and limited to 30 participants.  Payment by cash or check only. \nCall 618-487-9400 for reservations.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19284-fall-canvas-wooden-pumpkin-painting-for-youth/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250929T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T145219Z
UID:19444-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Lake Sara Area Garage Sales
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19444-lake-sara-area-garage-sales-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20251002T132822Z
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UID:19711-1759536000-1759622399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Dieterich Town-wide Garage Sales Saturday
DESCRIPTION:PrintVillage of Dieterich town-wide garage sales will be held Saturday October 4 from 7 a.m. to noon.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19711-dieterich-town-wide-garage-sales-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250909T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193905Z
UID:18045-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday\, October 5th\, beginning at 1pm! \nIt will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country\, and classic rock music\, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers.  Our special guest will be Bryor Rhodes of Beecher City! \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/18045-gym-bobs-jamboree-show-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250915T152526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152823Z
UID:18455-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Fall Breakfast & Raffle at St. Isidore Parish
DESCRIPTION:Print \n The Country Store will contain homemade baked goods from the members of the parish and will be open from 7:30 AM till Noon. \nTickets for the quilt and big raffle will be available for purchase during the breakfast\, with the drawing set for Noon (do not need to be present).
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18455-fall-breakfast-raffle-at-st-isidore-parish/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250917T175356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T175356Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nDivisional Series\, TBA \nNASCAR \nBank of America ROVAL 400\, 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18775-sundays-schedule-29/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250922T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T204935Z
UID:19093-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19093-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250924T200622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201033Z
UID:19226-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Life Chain in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:PrintThe Effingham Life Chain will be held on Sunday\, October 5th.  The Life Chain is a Christian witness against the killing of pre-born children. \nThe prayer service will begin at 1:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Effingham.  The Life Chain will form along Keller Drive and Fayette Avenue from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. \nSigns will be furnished and refreshments will be served following the event back at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. \nFor more information\, contact Karla Slifer at 217-690-5282.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19226-life-chain-in-effingham/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250924T201346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201449Z
UID:19228-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Teutopolis Monastery Museum 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19228-teutopolis-monastery-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250926T154958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154958Z
UID:19337-1759622400-1759708799@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:FISH 55th Anniversary Free Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19337-fish-55th-anniversary-free-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20251002T133233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T133233Z
UID:19713-1759708800-1759795199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry Taking Orders Oct. 6
DESCRIPTION:PrintCalvary Baptist Church food pantry will be taking orders for bags of food Monday October 6 from 4-5:30 p.m. \nTo place an order phone 217-342-6671. \nPickup is on Wednesday October 8 between 4-5 p.m. Anyone in need is encouraged to call. 217-342-6671
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19713-calvary-baptist-church-food-pantry-taking-orders-oct-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20251002T175655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151754Z
UID:19751-1759708800-1759795199@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Monday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nGame 2 — South Central at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nGame 3 — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich\, 4 p.m. \nGame 4 — Brownstown/St. Elmo at North Clay\, 4 p.m. \nGame 5 — Neoga at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nCross Country \nDieterich\, North Clay\, Teutopolis\, Flora at Altamont\, 4:30 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nClass 1A Teutopolis Sectional \nEffingham Country Club \nEffingham St. Anthony team\, Effingham team\, Teutopolis team\, Michael Kennedy\, Jack James\, Nolen Cleaver (Newton) \nClass 1A Jacksonville Routt Sectional \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg’s Jacob Vonderheide \nGirls Golf \nMonticello Sectional \nEffingham St. Anthony team\, Teutopolis team\, Ella Tuman\, Makenna Mayhood\, Natalie Armstrong (Effingham)\, Peyton Lindley\, Haley Ochs (Newton)\, Kennedy Jones (North Clay) \nSoccer \nGreenville at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nTaylorville at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Salem\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nDieterich at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nVandalia at Altamont\, 5 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nFootball \nMahomet-Seymour at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Sangamon Valley\, 6 p.m. \nParis at Newton\, 6:15 p.m. \nSoccer \nGreenville at Teutopolis\, 4:30 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nJasper County at LEIC Meet at Robinson\, 4:30 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Altamont Lutheran\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nPana Sacred Heart at Effingham\, 6 p.m. \nTaylorville at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nRamsey at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nCumberland at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nDieterich at Oblong\, 6 p.m. \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Sigel St. Michael\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nLos Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia\, 5 p.m. \nNLDS — Game 2– Los Angeles Dodgers leads series 1-0 \nChicago Cubs at Milwaukee\, 8:08 p.m. \nNLDS — Game 2\, Milwaukee leads series 1-0
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19751-mondays-schedule-29/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250228T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T212424Z
UID:3618-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Free Diabetes Education Class
DESCRIPTION:PrintFree Diabetes Education Class Offered by  \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology \n 2025 Class Schedule \nHSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts. \nTo help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members\, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a diabetes education class\, free of charge.  All classes are held at their office at 500 N. Maple St.\, Suite 200 in Effingham. \n• Free Comprehensive Diabetes Education Class – This free class helps provide a better understanding of managing all types of diabetes.  Topics include nutrition\, monitoring\, medications\, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Class participants receive individualized goals and a comprehensive diabetes management plan.  A follow-up class will be scheduled after completion of this initial class. \nDates/Times:  Held on the first Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month\, in the morning or afternoon: \n– Tuesday\, February 4\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, March 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, April 1\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, May 1\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, June 3\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, July 3\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, August 5\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, September 4\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, October 7\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n– Thursday\, November 6\, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. \n– Tuesday\, December 2\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nDates are subject to change. \nTo register for the education class\, register online at HSHSMedicalGroup.org/diabetes or call 217-391-5460. \nHSHS 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. \nHSHS 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. \nFor more information about HSHS Medical Group\, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/3618-free-diabetes-education-class-8/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250814T205015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T205015Z
UID:15992-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:THE CHOSEN - Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15992-the-chosen-discussion-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250903T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T151209Z
UID:17485-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print\n\n \nThe Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department\, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17485-drive-thru-flu-clinics-in-effingham-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250909T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T160406Z
UID:18025-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:ImpactLife Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/18025-impactlife-blood-drive-at-st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250926T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154507Z
UID:19327-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Budgeting Presentation & Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19327-budgeting-presentation-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20251002T175949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T175949Z
UID:19755-1759795200-1759881599@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nEffingham\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Teutopolis\, Lawrenceville at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nRobinson at St. Anthony\, TBA \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nNewton at Mount Carmel\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nGreenville at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nNewton at Flora\, 4:30 p.m. \nVolleyball \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony\, 6 p.m. \nAltamont at St. Elmo/Brownstown\, 5:15 p.m. \nCumberland at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nNorth Clay at Wayne City\, 5 p.m. \nMount Carmel at Newton\, 5 p.m. \nSouth Central at Sandoval\, 6:15 p.m. \nVandalia at Teutopolis\, 5 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nSoccer \nArthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Altamont\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Richland County\, Olney\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nTeutopolis at St. Anthony\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Sigel St. Michael at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Olney\, 4 p.m. \nCumberland\, North Clay at Altamont Lutheran (Ballard Nature Center)\, 4 p.m. \nWindsor at Okaw Valley\, 4 p.m. \nGirls Basketball \nVandalia at Altamont\, 6 p.m. \nMartinsville at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at North Clay\, 6 p.m \nTeutopolis at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nNeoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nDivisional Series\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19755-tuesdays-schedule-30/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250814T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152214Z
UID:15937-1759881600-1759967999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Thrive With Diabetes Program
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/15937-thrive-with-diabetes-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20251002T180141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T150252Z
UID:19757-1759881600-1759967999@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nBaseball \nNational Trail Conference Tournament \nGame 6 — St. Anthony vs. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg\, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nGame 7 — North Clay vs. Altamont\, 4 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) \nCross Country \nEffingham\, North Clay at Mattoon Invitational\, 4:45 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nAltamont at North Clay\, 4 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nDivisional Series\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19757-wednesdays-schedule-31/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250820T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151041Z
UID:16345-1759968000-1760054399@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/16345-journey-to-freedom-illinois-underground-railroad-2/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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CREATED:20250903T151307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T151307Z
UID:17487-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in Effingham
DESCRIPTION:Print\n\n \nThe Drive-Thru Clinics are at the Effingham County Health Department\, located at 901 West Virginia Avenue in Effingham.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/17487-drive-thru-flu-clinics-in-effingham-7/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260403T183145
CREATED:20250929T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T195304Z
UID:19496-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry in Westfield
DESCRIPTION:Print
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19496-catholic-charities-mobile-food-pantry-in-westfield/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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CREATED:20250929T201640Z
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UID:19505-1759968000-1760054399@www.thexradio.com
SUMMARY:Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga
DESCRIPTION:PrintSarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital (SBLFCH) is hosting its third Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga event on Thursday\, October 9\, at the Vandalia Moose Lodge\, 328 South Third St. \nDoors open at 4:30 pm\, with early-bird Binga beginning at 5:30 pm and regular Binga games starting at 6 pm. \nProceeds from Friends and Families of SBLFCH Binga will support SBL Fayette County Hospital initiatives. \nBinga is played like regular bingo games\, with winners receiving prize packages donated by FCH employees\, community members and local businesses.  Admission tickets are $10 each\, which includes the 10 Regular Binga games. Additional games for Early-Bird\, Intermission and Big Five are available for purchase at the event. \nSeating is limited. \nRaffle tickets are also available for $5 each\, or three for $10.  The raffle is for an 11-inch\, blue Apple iPad\, featuring a liquid retina display and 128 GB of storage.   The drawing will be held October 9 at the event\, but you need not be present to win. \nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets\, call SBLFCH at 618-283-5401\, or 618-283-5446.
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19505-friends-and-families-of-sblfch-binga/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Thursday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nSt. Anthony\, Altamont\, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Neoga\, North Clay at Cumberland Invitational at Lake Land College\, 4:30 p.m. \nSoccer \nCharleston at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nVandalia at St. Anthony\, 4:30 p.m. \nAltamont at Pana\, 4:30 p.m. \nSalem at Newton\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nRobinson at Effingham\, 4:15 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nNewton at Charleston HAS BEEN CANCELED \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nVolleyball \nAltamont at Effingham\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at North Clay\, 5 p.m. \nMartinsville at Cumberland\, 6 p.m. \nDieterich at Ramsey\, 6 p.m. \nSouth Central at Neoga\, 5 p.m. \nSt. Elmo/Brownstown at Mulberry Grove\, 6 p.m. \nNewton at Marshall\, 6 p.m. \nJUNIOR VARSITY/FROSH/SOPH \nFreshman Football \nEffingham at Shelbyville\, 6 p.m. \nSoccer \nCharleston at Effingham\, 4:30 p.m. \nGirls Tennis \nMattoon at Teutopolis\, 4 p.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nGirls Basketball \nEffingham at Taylorville\, 6 p.m. \nSt. Anthony at Charleston\, 4:30 p.m. \nMulberry Grove at Brownstown/St. Elmo\, 6:15 p.m. \nSigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, 6 p.m. \nWindsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich\, 6 p.m. \nRed Hill at Jasper County\, 6 p.m. \nTeutopolis at Lawrenceville\, 6 p.m. \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nDivisional Series\, TBA
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19759-thursdays-schedule-29/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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SUMMARY:Indoor "Whatever" Sale at Village Square Mall
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19992-indoor-whatever-sale-at-village-square-mall/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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SUMMARY:Corn Maze with Scavenger Hunt - St. Paul Lutheran Church
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URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19095-corn-maze-with-scavenger-hunt-st-paul-lutheran-church-7/
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SUMMARY:Friday's Schedule
DESCRIPTION:PrintHIGH SCHOOL \nFootball \nMount Zion at Effingham\, 7 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) \nSullivan Okaw Valley at Cumberland\, 7 p.m. \nRobinson at Newton\, 7 p.m. \nBoys Golf \nClass 1A State Tournament \nAt Vista Golf Course\, Bloomington \nTeutopolis (Coen Pennington\, Isaac Weber\, Kade Pennington\, Owen Kremer\, Matthew Habing\, Lane Ohnesoge) \nClass 2A State Tournament \nAt Weibring Golf Club\, Normal \nSt. Anthony (Logan Gowin\, Maddux Clark\, Jameson McAllaster\, Alec Hakman\, Drake Brown\, Briggs Whitley)\, Effingham (Jack Swingler) \nGirls Golf \nState Tournament \nAt Red Tail Run Golf Course\, Decatur \nSt. Anthony (Brooklyn Phillips\, Gianna Frisbie\, Tesa Ludwig\, Adria Moberly\, Lucy Bierman\, Tenley Sams)\, Teutopolis (Brileigh Bloemer\, Molly Habing) \nGirls Tennis \nNewton at Robinson\, 9 a.m. \nJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL \nCross Country \nCLASS 1A \nSectional G \nAt Winter Park\, Danville \nFriday\, October 10\, 3:30 PM \nCowden-Herrick/Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Effingham St. ANthony\, North Clay\, Neoga (girls only)\, Sigel St. Michael\, Chrisman Scottland\, Danville Schlarman\, Findlay Okaw Valley\, Georgetown La Salette (boys only)\, Homer Heritage\, Mattoon St. John’s\, Oblong\, Potomac\, Rossville-Alvin \nGirls Basketball \nBrownstown/St. Elmo at Eighth-grade Lady Falcon Tournament at South Central\, TBA \nMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL \nDetroit at Seattle\, 7:08 p.m. \nALDS — Game 5\, series tied 2-2
URL:https://www.thexradio.com/news/calendar/19762-fridays-schedule-31/
CATEGORIES:Local Sports Calendar
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