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N.G. Cowen Scholarship for Trade/Vocational School
2026-03-24, 2026-03-26
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Tuesday's Schedule
2026-03-24
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Marshall at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph-Ogden at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Casey-Westfield, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Greenville at Teutopolis, TBA
Pana at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Vandalia at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Olney, Richland County, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Charleston at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Mattoon at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Webber Township (Bluford) at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Neoga, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Patoka at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Sullivan, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Neoga, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Patoka at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Sullivan, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
BASEBALL
Newton at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED
SOFTBALL
Vandalia at Effingham, after varsity game
St. Anthony at Richland County, Olney, after varsity game
Mattoon at Newton, after varsity game
FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Greenville, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE
Men’s NCAA Tournament
Wichita State at Tulsa, 6 p.m.
Saint Joseph’s at New Mexico, 8 p.m.
Women’s NCAA Tournament
Maryland Eastern Shore at Youngstown State, 5:30 p.m.
Florida International at Abilene Christian, 6 p.m.
South Alabama at Purdue Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.

Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
2026-03-25, 2026-03-26

HSHS Community Connect
2026-03-25
PrintHospital Sisters Health System introduces HSHS Community Connect
Connecting communities with local resources
For 150 years, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been a leader of health and wellness in the communities serving across Illinois and Wisconsin. To address the needs of our communities, HSHS proudly launches HSHS Community Connect, a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve.
HSHS is committed to improving community health and addressing ever-changing needs and factors within the community landscape,” said Kim Luz-Mobley, M.S., C.H.E.S., System Executive Director of Community Health. “Across our health system and the communities we serve, HSHS strives to fulfill our Mission to provide high-quality health care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.”
In 2024, HSHS hospitals conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health status, needs and issues in the communities we serve. HSHS Community Connect is a powerful tool that will support our goal to improve community outcomes by working to address social determinants of health, including access to medical care.
“As a health care system, we see members of our community every day who are experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, or in need of financial aid. With HSHS Community Connect, we can find local resources to connect our patients with the support they need,” said Luz-Mobley.
Across Illinois, patients and community members can find hundreds of local resources that meet their needs, including:
• Financial aid
• Food pantries
• Medical care
• Housing and temporary shelter
• Personal safety
• Baby items
• Transportation
• And more.
Patients can also access HSHS Community Connect on our website at hshs.org/connect or through MyHSHS. If you need to create a MyHSHS account, be sure to use your full proper name that matches your HSHS medical record. If you have questions about MyHSHS, call the MyChart support line at 1-866-312-5023 or email MyHealthRecordhelp@hshs.org.
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-03-25
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Cisne at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arcola, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Salem, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Cisne at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arcola, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
BASEBALL
Effingham at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.

Foster Parent Info Fair
2026-03-25

Saturday's Schedule
2026-03-25
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Neoga at Tolono Unity (DH), 12:45 p.m.
Newton at Mattoon Round Robin, 10 a.m.
North Clay vs. Belleville West at Freeburg Round Robin, noon
North Clay vs. Freeburg at Freeburg Round Robin, 2 p.m.
South Central at Pinckneyville (DH), 11 a.m.
Teutopolis at St. Joseph-Ogden (DH), noon
Softball
Newton at Vandalia, TBA
Carlyle, Odin at South Central Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Boys Track
Cumberland at Teutopolis Invitational, 10 a.m.
Girls Track
Cumberland at Teutopolis Invitational, 10 a.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
St. Joseph-Ogden at Teutopolis (DH), 10 a.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NCAA TOURNAMENT
Men’s Final Four, TBD
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland. 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit, 12:10 p.m.
NASCAR
North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway, 1 p.m.

Swing Into Spring Social
2026-03-26
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Mark your calendar and get ready for a fun, relaxed evening of good food, great people, and a little friendly competition. Enjoy tasty appetizers, keg beer, and plenty of networking.
Our raffle will be packed with prizes generously donated by Chamber members. Bonus: wear your favorite sports jersey and score a free raffle ticket.
New this year, we’re also adding an online auction filled with great items so even more people can join in on the fun, whether they attend in person or bid from home.
It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business while supporting a meaningful cause.
Proceeds from the event will go toward creating a new Trades, Skills & Manufacturing Scholarship—helping connect local students with real-world career opportunities.
Event Ticket:
$25 per person | adults only | includes appetizers, keg beer, bottled water & soda
Buffalo Wild Wings | boneless wings
El Rancherito | chips & dip
Gabby Goat | buffalo chicken dip
Jersey Mike’s | mini subs
Joe’s Pizza & Pasta | toasted ravioli
Pinky’s | corn dip
Subway | cookies
Raffle Tickets:
Purchase $5 tickets online or the night of to put in the bucket of your choosing. Local businesses have generously donated prizes that’ll make you feel like a superstar.
Raffle Prizes include:
12 tans to Tan Express
$100 South Central FS GC
$150 Willenborg’s Reconditioning GC
$30 Southtown Car Wash GC
Backpack & cutting board | Dieterich Bank
Baseball-themed gift basket | Siemer Milling Company
Cooking gift basket | Katrina’s Skin Escape
Flat Screen TV | Wabash Communications Co-Op
Gift basket with GC | Behold Aesthetics & Wellness Center
‘Get the Lead Out’ EPC tickets | Midland States Bank
Haircut GC & Product | Renegade Barber & Co.
Private kids party | Flying Budda Fitness
Tropical Sno Gift Card
Tuscan Hills Winery Wine basket
Two free Dairy Queen Blizzards per month
Items for the Online Auction include:

Bungee Local | Flying Buddha Fitness

One month unlimited membership
Private bungee or aerial party

Eat Local

$50 Gabby Goat Gift Card
$30 Niemerg’s Gift Card | National Athletic Hall of Fame
$50 TK Grille Gift Card
Jersey Mike’s free sub cards

Golf Local

4 Gift Certificates for 18 holes of golf + cart, golf towel, stocking cap | Cardinal Golf Course
$50 pro shop GC + $100 dining room Gift Card | Effingham Country Club

Patio Party Kit | Koerner Distributor, Inc.

Cooler of booze, umbrella + table

St. Louis Cardinals Green Seat Tickets (2) | Roy Schmidt Honda
Shop Local

$40 Daisies & Denis Gift Card
$50 Wright’s Furniture & Flooring Gift Card
Three month car wash Gift Card | Northside Quick & Clean

Swing, Sip & Stay

Two-hour golf simulator at Gopher’s Grill
$50 Wheat Penny Gift Card
One-night stay at XCHNG Loft

Tandem flight certificate | Airborne Adventures of Illinois

More information at the website: EffinghamCountyChamber.com

Quest! - One Play To Rule Them All!
2026-03-26, 2026-03-27, 2026-03-28, 2026-03-29

Free At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests
2026-03-26
PrintNo Prep, No Procedure, No Excuses: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offering Free, At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests in March
Colon cancer screening just got easier.
During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States when cases for men and women are combined, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Individuals aged 45 or older, or those with an immediate family member diagnosed with colon cancer, are eligible for a free InSure ONE at-home screening test with instructions, from March 1 through March 31.
Tests can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, 503 N. Maple St., in the presurgical testing department, while supplies last. For easy access, please enter through the presurgical testing entrance on the hospital’s north side. Samples must be returned to the department by April 1. Please note this screening test is not a substitute for a colonoscopy.
This simple, easy test saves lives. Early detection is key to successful treatment of colorectal cancer, with nearly 90% of patients diagnosed at an early stage experiencing a five-year survival rate, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although overall death rates have fallen during the past decade due to increased screening and improved treatments, the same does not hold true for younger adults. For people under 55, death rates have been increasing about 1% per year since the mid-2000s, according to the ACS.
For more information regarding this colorectal cancer screening event, call 217-347-1858. For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit stanthonyshospital.org.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-03-26
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Edwards County (Albion) at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Greenville at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Odin, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Teutopolis at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Brownstown/St. Elmo, Casey-Westfield at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Brownstown/St. Elmo, Casey-Westfield at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Newton Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Charleston, JV innings
FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Windsor at Okaw Valley, 4 p.m.
COLLEGE
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Texas vs Purdue, 6:10 p.m.
Iowa vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas vs. Arizona, 8:45 p.m.
Illinois vs. Houston, 9 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Washington at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Tampa Bay at St. Louis Cardinals, 3:15 p.m.

Wild West Trivia Night for Unit 40 Mentoring Program
2026-03-27

Friday's Schedule
2026-03-27
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Altamont at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
St. Anthony at Cumberland HAS BEEN CANCELED
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Okaw Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Charleston at Newton HAS BEEN CANCELED
Fairfield at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Paris HAS BEEN CANCELED
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Martinsville POSTPONED TO APRIL 6
Neoga at Tri-County & Shiloh Oakland, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Champaign St. Thomas More, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Cumberland, Newton at Indoor Top Times State Meet at Illinois Wesleyan University, 1 p.m.
Girls Track
Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Cumberland, Newton at Indoor Top Times State Meet at Illinois Wesleyan University, 1 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
BASEBALL
Effingham at Altamont HAS BEEN CANCELED
Newton at Charleston HAS BEEN CANCELED
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield, 4 p.m.
COLLEGE
MEN’S BASKETBALL
NCAA Tournament
St. John’s vs. Duke, 6:10 p.m.
Alabama vs. Michigan, 6:35 p.m.
Michigan State vs. UConn, 8:45 p.m.
Tennessee vs. Iowa State, 9:10 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame vs. Vanderbilt, 1:30 p.m.
North Carolina vs. UConn, 4 p.m.
Minnesota vs. UCLA, 6:30 p.m.
Duke vs. LSU, 9 p.m.

A.Y.C.E Fish Dinner at Edgewood Legion
2026-03-27

Ladies Conference at Mason
2026-03-28
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Here’s a link to the registration: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/10681357

Enduring Freedom Ministries March Distributions
2026-03-28
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries March Distributions:
Tuesday, March 3rd from 4 – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Tuesday, March 10th from 4 – 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Wednesday, March 11th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Saturday, March 14th from 9 – noon, Mason location at 861 West Washington Street
Wednesday, March 18th from noon – 2p.m., Shumway location at 304 South West Street
Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 – noon, Shumway location at 304 South West Street
We ask that the families call and make an appointment for our Shumway & Mason Distributions. Call 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 or go to our website: www.my-christian-space.com
Enduring Freedom Ministries is free and for everyone!

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Cumberland County Historical Museum
2026-03-28

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Altamont
2026-03-28

Easter Egg Hunt in Neoga
2026-03-28
PrintThere will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00a.m.
This will be for kids of ages birth to 10 years old.
Please bring your own basket.
There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, as well as Door Prizes.
For more information, contact Sharon Slifer at 217-560-3117

Bunny Bash and Egg Hunt
2026-03-28
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Join us for a morning filled with fun! The Downtown Business Group is hosting an egg hunt for kiddos ages 0-13!
See Fb event for more info!
Come downtown for a morning filled with fun and family!

George Washington Gala
2026-03-28

Easter Egg Hunt at First Christian Church in Effingham
2026-03-28
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First Christian Church invites kids 11 years old and under to meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Please bring a container to collect the eggs.

Saturday's Schedule
2026-03-28
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Mount Vernon at Effingham, 11 a.m.
St. Anthony at Breese Central, 11 a.m.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at Neoga, 10 a.m.
Newton at Pana HAS BEEN CANCELED
Arcola vs. North Clay at North Clay Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Richland County, Olney vs. North Clay at North Clay Round Robin, 2 p.m.
South Central at Vandalia Round Robin, 11 a.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Softball
Effingham vs. Westville at Casey-Westfield, 10 a.m.
Effingham vs. Champaign Central at Casey-Westfield, noon
St. Anthony, Mulberry Grove at Sullivan Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Flora at Cumberland, 10 a.m.
Newton at Pana HAS BEEN CANCELED
South Central at Casey-Westfield Tournament, TBA
Teutopolis at Fairfield Lady Mule Spring Swing, TBA
Mattoon at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Effingham at Bloomington Indoor Meet, TBA
Girls Track
Effingham at Bloomington Indoor State, TBA
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Mount Vernon at Effingham, 11 a.m.
Breese Central at St. Anthony, 11 a.m.
Flora at Cumberland, 10 a.m.
Softball
Flora at Cumberland, 10 a.m.
COLLEGE
MEN”s NCAA TOURNAMENT
Iowa vs. Illinois, 5:09 p.m.
Purdue vs. Arizona, 7:49 p.m.
WOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Louisville vs. Michigan, 11:30 a.m.
Kentucky vs. Texas, 2 p.m.
Oklahoma vs. South Caroline, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Washington at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Tampa Bay at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway, 2 p.m.

CCC Lenten Concert
2026-03-29
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Join the Coles County Chorus for a heartfelt afternoon of faith-inspired songs in exquisite four-part barbershop harmony. This uplifting Lenten concert features timeless songs of worship.
Special collaboration pieces will feature talented ladies and gentlemen from the Mattoon and Charleston area, who will be joining the chorus on two songs, Someone’s Walkin’ and God So Loved The World.
Admission: Free to the public
A free will offering will be received
Sunday, March 29th – 4:00 PM
First Baptist Church
1804 South 9th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
Come and share in the harmony, fellowship, and spirit of the Lenten season as voices unite in song and celebration.
Presented by the Coles County Barbershop Chorus
Harmony – Fellowship – Service
In case you are wondering, we will donate all the proceeds from the free will offering to Coles County food pantries and homeless shelters which include Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry (CFP), HOPE of East Central Illinois, Mattoon Community Food Center and The Haven Shelter. We would like to thank you for helping us raise funds for these organizations and helping to provide food and shelter to those in need in Coles County and the surrounding area.

B.B. Gun Meat Shoot in Ste. Marie
2026-03-29
