Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3

Jim Maxedon's 90th Birthday Celebration
2026-07-18
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Sigel St. Michael Church Picnic
2026-07-19
PrintJoin us for the Sigel St. Michael Church Picnic – a day full of yummy food, activities for all ages, and lots of chances to win!

Beecher City Corn Fest
2026-07-19

Sunday's Schedule
2026-07-19
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Minnesota at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona, 3:10 p.m.
NASCAR
Windsor World 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, 5 p.m.

County Line Sod Busters Prairie Days 2026 & Tractor Pull
2026-07-19

St. Joseph Stringtown Picnic
2026-07-19
PrintThe Annual St. Joseph Stringtown Picnic is on Sunday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There is a smorgasbord lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the air-conditioned, handicap-accessible Parish Hall.
Also, there is a Food Stand with cold beverages, grilled porkburgers and brats, ice cream, and much more that is open the whole time.
And there’ll be a Beer & Wine Garden and local musicians for entertainment.
Plus, Cash Bingo, Raffles, Basket Raffle, Basket Pull Stand, Cake Stand, Fishpond, Pop Toss, Inflatables, County Store featuring homemade goods and local produce, and many more stands and games are also going to be available.
The address is 6350 N. Stringtown Road, Olney, IL 62450.

4-H Fair Schedule in Cumberland County
2026-07-19, 2026-07-20, 2026-07-21

Music and Food at Mason
2026-07-19

United Way of Effingham County All-American Drawdown
2026-07-20

Monday's Schedule
2026-07-20
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Detroit at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Angels, 8:38 p.m.

Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
2026-07-20 - 2026-09-25
PrintThe Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for its Fall Fish Sale.
Offering a variety of fish species to help stock your pond and improve it’s health and balance.
Orders MUST be placed by September 25, with fish pickup Thursday October 15 from noon to 2 p.m.
For an order form or more information, phone the Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District at 217-347-7107, extension 3 or stop by the office.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to stock your pond this season!

Rainforest Falls - VBS at Watson Methodist Church
2026-07-21, 2026-07-22, 2026-07-23, 2026-07-24
PrintWATSON METHODIST CHURCH
2026 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “RAINFOREST FALLS”
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, JULY 21ST-24TH
6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
AGES 3-12

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-07-21

4-H Show Schedule - Effingham County Fair
2026-07-21

Back To School Clinics with Effingham County Health Department
2026-07-22

Free School Supplies - FISH Applications
2026-07-22

Little Miss Pigtail Contest Entry Deadline
2026-07-22

Summer Cash Raffle for Kiwanis
2026-07-22

Pirates & Princesses Tea Party
2026-07-22

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-07-22
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Detroit at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Angels, 3:07 p.m.

Ramblin' Rose in Altamont
2026-07-23

Free 'Rural Roots' Concert In Newton
2026-07-23
PrintOn Thursday, July 23rd, you can enjoy the ‘Rural Roots‘ Concert on the Square in Newton, part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series! Come out and enjoy a special summer evening with a FREE concert from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Laila Smith will be performing, as part of this month’s Youth Music Feature! The show will be in the lot next to Joe’s Italian Foods & Pizza on the Square.
– FREE entry
– Bring your own chair

This Rural Roots concert is sponsored by the Embarras River Tourism Council.
Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1461672711954945

Author Jack Schultz: Dreaming & Building
2026-07-23

Thursday's Schedule
2026-07-23
PrintNo local sports

Prairie Skies – Planetarium Star Shows
2026-07-24
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Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky.
This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky. Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them.
This show is updated seasonally and is intended for all ages.
