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Monday's Schedule
2026-08-24
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Odin, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Timothy Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Cumberland, Neoga vs. Mattoon at EIU, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Charleston, 4 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony, Effingham, Altamont, Teutopolis at John Macek Invitational at Champaign Centennial, 1 p.m.
Newton, North Clay at Richland County, Olney Meet, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony, North Clay at Richland County, Olney, 4 p.m.
Altamont, Charleston at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Salem, 4:30 p.m.
Hillsboro at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Tolono Unity, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
Newton at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Charleston at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Salem at Effingham, 5 p.m.
Dieterich at Ramsey, 6 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Okaw Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Neoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Football
Central at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Fisher, 6 p.m.
Boys Golf
Altamont, Sandoval at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham at Salem, after varsity match
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Mattoon, 5 p.m.
Effingham Sacred Heart at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham at Salem Franklin Park, 4:15 p.m.
Altamont at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drives
2026-08-25, 2026-08-26, 2026-08-27, 2026-08-31
PrintRed Cross Blood Drives in August:
8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall – Newton, Noon – 5:30 PM
8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene – Gym, Noon – 5:00 PM
8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club – Parish Hall, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
8/17, Monday, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church – Parish Center, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/18, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex – Gym, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/20, Thursday, Oblong Municipal Building – Main, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
8/25, Tuesday, J&J Gaming-1300 Building – Conference Room, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8/26, Wednesday, Dieterich High School – Cafeteria, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/27, Thursday, Neal Center YMCA – gym, Toledo, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
8/31, Monday, Clay City High School – Gym, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Come to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. Terms: rcblood.org/August.

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Teen Life Skills
2026-08-25
PrintThe Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host a Teen Life Skills program on Tuesday, August 25th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
This is a supportive and inclusive program that helps teens, including those with disabilities, develop confidence and everyday skills through engaging, accessible activities, preparing them for adulthood.
Registration is required for the first of 4 sessions.
Ages 12-18.
Visit effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464, Ext. 1, to learn more about this or other library programs.

Major Charles B. Hall Historical Marker Unveiling
2026-08-25
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The public is invited to join the Coles County Historical Society on Tuesday, August 25, at 4:00 p.m., for the unveiling of a historical marker honoring Major Charles B. Hall, a Tuskegee Airman and EIU alumnus, who made history as the first African-American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft during World War II.
The ceremony will take place at the corner of Fourth Street and Garfield Avenue on the EIU campus, just north of Coleman Hall. The event will celebrate Hall’s remarkable life and legacy while recognizing his historic connection to Eastern Illinois University and the Charleston community.
Hall enrolled at EIU in 1938 and became the university’s first African-American student-athlete. A standout halfback, he competed in both football and track and helped lead the Panthers football team to a combined 9-6-1 record during the 1938 and 1939 seasons. EIU’s University Archives identifies Hall as the first African-American athlete at Eastern.
Hall left EIU to serve his country, joining the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941. He received his pilot’s wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama on July 3, 1942, and became one of the pioneering pilots of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. On July 2, 1943, while serving with the 99th Pursuit Squadron over Sicily, then-Lt. Hall became the first African-American pilot in U.S. military history to shoot down an enemy aircraft. He went on to fly combat missions during World War II and ultimately earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, becoming the first African-American recipient of the prestigious military honor.
Hall’s accomplishments extended well beyond the cockpit. Following his military service, he worked in Oklahoma City and later joined the Federal Aviation Administration. His achievements continued to be recognized throughout his lifetime and after his death in 1971, including through the naming of the Charles B. Hall Airpark at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City and a statue honoring him there.
He was posthumously selected as an EIU Distinguished Alumnus in 2017, and the university has highlighted his story through University Archives, Booth Library exhibits and other programs. EIU’s alumni materials identify Hall as a notable alumnus and recognize his place in American military history.
The August 25 marker unveiling represents the latest effort to preserve and share Hall’s story with future generations. The project grew from research conducted by Carolyn Cloyd, president of the Coles County Historical Society, and Charleston High School student Gunner Barr, who received an Untold Stories grant in 2024 to research Hall’s life and legacy. A second grant awarded in 2025 supported continued work, including a documentary project in partnership with WEIU and installation of the historical marker on EIU’s campus.
Hall’s connection to EIU offers a particularly powerful reminder of the university’s role in the lives of students who have gone on to make an impact far beyond campus. More than eight decades after Hall first arrived at Eastern, his story remains part of the university’s history — not only because of what he accomplished in the skies over Europe, but because of the path he helped open for generations of students who followed.

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-08-25
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
North Clay at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m. LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey, 4 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Shelbyville, Staunton at Pana, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
Teutopolis at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Ramsey, 4 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana, 4 p.m.
Soccer
St. Anthony at Altamont Tournament, TBA
Tennis
Salem at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Lawrenceville at Altamont, 6 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at Oblong, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Cisne, 6 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Neoga, 6 p.m.
North Clay at Robinson, 5 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Martinsville, 6 p.m.
South Central at Ramsey, 6 p.m.
Richland County at Teutopolis, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham at Mattoon, 5 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Effingham, Altamont Lutheran, Sigel St. Michael, Trinity Lutheran, Casey-Westfield at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Flora Floyd Henson, 4:30 p.m.
Jasper County at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.
Baltimore at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-08-26
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Teutopolis at St. Anthony, 7 p.m. Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM
Webber Township at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Teutopolis at Richland County, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Flora, 4 p.m.
Golf
Dieterich at Oblong, 4 p.m.
Dieterich at Richland County, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Flora, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Golf
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Teutopolis at Sacred Heart, 4:15 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Iuka at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Boys Golf
Mattoon at Teutopolis, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 2:40 p.m.
Baltimore at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Pro Baseball League
2026-08-26 - 2026-08-30
PrintThe Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season. The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield.
The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most games starting at 6:30 p.m.
Following the regular-season finale on September 6th, the postseason will begin on Wednesday, September 9th. The winners advance to a best-of-5 Championship Series starting September 16th, culminating in the crowning of the first WPBL Champion.
The WPBL is the only professional women’s baseball league in the United States. The League is co-founded by baseball pioneer, Justine Siegal, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball.
For more information on the WPBL, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.

Pop-Up Carnival at Fayette County Fairgrounds
2026-08-26 - 2026-08-30
PrintThe Fayette County Fair is hosting a Pop-Up Carnival at the Fairgrounds, Wednesday through Sunday.
This event from Swyear Amusements is the largest carnival to ever be in Fayette County!
The dates are from Wednesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 30.
Schedule:
Wednesday: 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, 5-9 p.m.
Friday, 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6 p.m.
There will be two Concession Trailers open, with corndogs, shake-ups, funnel cakes, elephant ears, nachos, etc.
There will be rides for all ages, with 17 in total, including a 70′ Ferris Wheel.

Understanding the Conflict in Iran
2026-08-27
PrintThe Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library will host a program titled “Understanding the Conflict in Iran” – with Ryan Ervin, on Thursday, August 27th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
You can gain a deeper understanding of the war involving Iran. Ryan Ervin will examine the conflict’s history, recent developments, and its global implications.
Registration is required.
Visit effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464, Ext. 1, to learn more about this or other library programs.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-08-27
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Wayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Teutopolis at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Newton, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Casey-Westfield, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Flora, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
St. Anthony at Oblong, 4 p.m.
Charleston, Mount Zion at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham, Newton, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Altamont Tournament, TBA
Tennis
Fairfield at Newton, 4 p.m.
Volleyball
Effingham at Newton, 5 p.m.
St. Anthony at South Central, 6 p.m.
Altamont at Carlyle, 5 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 6 p.m.
Sullivan at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Cumberland at North Clay, 6 p.m.
Vandalia at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 6:15 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Central A&M, 5 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Oblong, 4 p.m.
FRESHMEN
Football
Newton at Paris, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Taylorville at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Teutopolis (B game), 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Effingham Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Paris Crestwood, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Taylorville, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Pana, 4:30 p.m.
Cisne at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at St. John’s Lutheran, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Patoka, 4:30 p.m.
Vandalia at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Sigel St. Michael at Okaw Valley/Findlay, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Baltimore at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

Crouch Art on Display at Library
2026-08-28
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Friday's Schedule
2026-08-28
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Brownstown/St. Elmo at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Teutopolis at Acklin Invitational at Paris, 8:30 a.m.
Football
Mount Carmel at Effingham, 7 p.m. Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM
Trenton Wesclin at Newton, 7 p.m.
Villa Grove at Cumberland, 7 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational, 1 p.m.
Girls Golf
Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Brookhill Shootout, Centennial, 1 p.m.
Golf
Dieterich, Ramsey, Olney at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Soccer
St. Anthony at Altamont Tournament, TBA
JUNIOR VARSITY
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Tuscola, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony, Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament, TBA
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony (B game), 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Newton St. Thomas at Dieterich, TIME CHANGED TO 4 P.M.
Softball
Altamont at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
NASCAR
Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona, 6 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Convoyin' At The Crossroads
2026-08-29
PrintThe Central Illinois Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle have a BIG day planned for Saturday, August 29th. It’s being hosted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, and you won’t want to miss a minute! Here’s what you need to know:
8:30 AM — Truck Registration Opens
Get your truck registered and ready to roll!
10:45 AM — Mae’s Miracle Speaker
Hear from a special guest representing Mae’s Miracle and learn more about the mission we’re coming together to support.
11:00 AM–Noon — LIVE AUCTION
Come ready to bid! All for a great cause.
Noon–1:00 PM — Food, Family & Fun
We’ve built in extra time in case the auction runs over, plus time to grab some food or a drink from our food vendors and enjoy the family activities before the convoy rolls out.
1:00 PM — SEMI TRUCK CONVOY DEPARTS
Time to fire up those engines! Our semi trucks will hit the road for the Central IL Truck Convoy.
5:00 PM — CONCERT GATES OPEN
The evening kicks off with live music from Wes Bayliss & Laila Smith!
FREE CONCERT — NO TICKET REQUIRED!
Good-will donations will benefit Central IL Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle.
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your truck. And come spend the day with us!
Convoyin’ at the Crossroads
One day. One mission. One Shot to Live.
More information is at the Facebook Page of Central Illinois Truck Convoy

We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of items coming to the Live Auction at Convoyin’ At The Crossroads! 🚛🇺🇸
There is truly something for EVERYONE — from truck-themed signs and coolers to jewelry, Cardinals tickets, quilts, furniture, tools, a vacation package, and even WHOLE PIGS! 🐷🔥
And the best part? Your support helps us raise money for an incredible cause! ❤️
🔨 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:
🚗 Chemical Guys 16-Piece Car Wash & Detailing Kit
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
💎 Diamond Earring Set
Donated by Weber Jewelry
🧖‍♀️ The Skin Refinery Gift Basket + $50 Gift Card
Includes blanket, body butter & scrub, tea, mug, frame, eye mask, Epsom salt, washcloth & more
Donated by Madison Niebrugge
💆‍♀️ Headspa Basket + Gift Card
Includes Aluram shampoo & conditioner, hairspray, satin pillowcase, hair towel, brush, clip & more
Donated by Elite Hair Studio
🏖️ 7-Night Vacation Package
Winner pays only transportation to get there — by car or plane!
Donated by Chris Whitely — Pilson Auto Centers
💡 Central IL Truck Convoy Light-Up Sign
Donated by Hints Laser & Engraving
🇺🇸 Flag/Semi Metal Sign — Powder Coated
Donated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing
🦅 250th Anniversary Eagle Metal Sign — Powder Coated
Donated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing
🧺 The Wood Shop Gift Basket
Milling spice blend, “Wine Taste Daily” jar, coasters, garnish set, floral, smoked whiskey glaze & soppressata
Donated by The Wood Shop — Shelbyville, IL
🧰 Snap-On Tools Bundle
Large vest, 2XL vest, tote bag & 2 coffee mugs
Donated by Snap-On Tools
🥩 Boos Butcher Block Bundle
Board soap, knife, sourdough starter kit, towel & cookbook
Donated by Boos Butcher Block
🧵 250th Anniversary Quilt
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🔪 Checkered Cutting Board
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🧊 YETI Cooler + 2 YETI Jugs
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🧊 YETI Beverage Tub
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🩷 Casemate Cooler — Pink Bow
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
💜 Casemate Cooler — Purple Iridescent
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
🔊 Turtlebox
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
🍳 Ninja Air Fryer
Donated by Becky Kinman
☕ Coffee Maker
Donated by Becky Kinman
🛠️ Milwaukee M18 ¼” Impact Driver
Donated by Niebrugge Lumber
🇺🇸 September 11th — 25 Years Flag Sign
Donated by Ross & Jen Wilson
🇺🇸 4th of July Quilt
Donated by Laura Baur
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Purse Bundle
Includes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game, Cardinals Margaritaville hat, mechanic shirt XL & blue jersey XL — $320 value!
Donated by The St. Louis Cardinals
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Basket
Includes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game, baseball glove, red shirt M, blue hooded jersey M & Margaritaville hat — $320 value!
Donated by The St. Louis Cardinals
🚛 Central IL Truck Convoy Cornhole Boards — Finn Greenwood
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
💡 Light-Up Kenworth Sign
Donated by Higgs Welding
💡 Light-Up Peterbilt Sign
Donated by Higgs Welding
🧊 Higgs Welding Cooler + DCP Semi
Donated by Higgs Welding
🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Cornhole Board
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🐷 WHOLE PIG
Pig donated by Tyler Bennett & Ryan Edgers
Processing by Scott Huelsing at Howes Custom Processing in Cowden, IL
🐷 WHOLE PIG
Donated by Derk Friese & Howes Custom Processing — Cowden, IL
🪑 Amish Glider — Polywood
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🔥 33 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! 🔥
Also, our Silent Auction is going to be PACKED with amazing items, gift baskets, experiences, gift cards, and more! 🎁🚛🇺🇸
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
Here’s just a look at what you’ll find 👇
🕯️ Candle Baskets — several to choose from, valued up to $75
💅 $100 Angel Nails Gift Card
💇‍♀️ 2 × $50 Ginger Ale’s Gift Cards
🍷 Wine + $50 Gift Card from The Take Off
🛋️ $100 Wright’s Furniture Gift Card
🍗 $250 Lickin’ My Chicken Pullin’ My Pork Gift Card
🧸 Simply Yours Squishies Basket — $100 value
💐 Burkland’s Florist Wreath — $60 value
🍰 Baking Basket + Engraved Convoy Baking Dish
🧀 Engraved Convoy Charcuterie Board
🎟️ 4 Passes to The Magic House
🌿 4 Passes to the Botanical Gardens
🎁 Betsey’s Boutique Gift Basket — $100 value
🧶 Knit Quilt — $75 value
🎲 Jedco Board Game
🌶️ Chili’s Gift Cards
🛍️ Buchheit Gift Card
⛳ Tabletop Cornhole Game
🏡 Welcome Sign
🛠️ 49-Piece Impact Driver Bit Set
🔪 Knife Set
🍿 Movie Night Baskets
☕ Coffee Bar Basket
🎲 Game Night Basket loaded with games!
🔥 S’mores Baskets
🔫 X-Shot Insanity Nerf Gun
🏈 Football Basket
🥃 Bourbon + Lottery Ticket Basket
🍹 Margarita Baskets
💄 Free Makeup Lesson from The Loren Edit
🥃 Liquor Basket from The Brew Bank
💇‍♀️ The Emerald Room Hair Care Basket + $65 Shine Gloss Treatment
🍔 Long John Silver’s Coupons + Gift Card
📖 Bible Journaling Basket
🎟️ 2 Crayola Experience Tickets — Orlando
🥞 Cracker Barrel $50 Dining Package
🌊 Lake Life Bundle — $100 value
🏋️ The Zone 3-Month Membership + Shirt — $130 value
🏋️ The Zone 6-Month Membership + Shirt — $200 value
🧋 SIX McAlister’s 30-Day Tea Passes — $90 value EACH!
🥃 Decanter Set — $100 value
🚛 Trucking/Convoy Sign
🍪 “Stay Away & Bake Awhile” Basket
🥃 Crown Royal Basket
🥃 McGillicuddy’s Basket
🍹 Malibu & Vodka Basket
🔥 Fireball Basket
🍹 Margarita Basket
…and MORE! 🔥
That’s 59 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS — and we’re so grateful to every business, family, and individual who donated to make this auction possible! ❤️
🎯 Come early. Browse the tables. Find your favorites. Get your bids in.

Effingham Farmer’s Market
2026-08-29
PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st. The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn.
There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
2026-08-29
PrintHere are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions:
Tuesday, August 4, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Saturday, August 8, from 9-11:15 a.m., with groceries, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center)
Tuesday, August 11, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Wednesday, August 12, from noon-2 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Wednesday, August 19, from noon-2 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school)
Phone 217-240-0059 or 217-868-5293 to sign up or go online and set a time that works best for you at www.my-christian-space.com

Saturday's Schedule
2026-08-29
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Wooden Bat tournament
at Teutopolis
Game 1- Teutopolis vs North Clay, 9 am
Game 2- Effingham St. Anthony vs Dieterich 11 a.m.
Game 3- Loser game 1 vs Loser game 2 1 pm (3rd place)
Game 4- Winner game 1 vs winner game 2 3 pm (Championship) Listen on Classic Hits 97.9 XFM
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga, 10 a.m.
Cross Country
Effingham, Cumberland, Dieterich, Neoga at Doc Acklin Invitational at Paris, 8:30 a.m.
St. Anthony at St. Thomas More Invitational, 9 a.m.
Altamont at Clinton Light It Up Invitational, 7 p.m.
Newton, North Clay at Tom Wickham Invite at Fairfield, 9:30 a.m.
Neoga at Paris, 9 a.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Edwardsville Invitational, 1 p.m.
Soccer
Effingham, Newton, Teutopolis at Charleston Red and Gold Tournament, TBA
Girls Tennis
Effingham, Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational, 9 a.m.
Volleyball
Neoga at 5th Annual Charles Scanavino Tournament at Warrensburg-Latham, 9 a.m.
Newton, North Clay at Fairfield Mule KO Classic, TBA
South Central at Bearcat Bash-Christopher, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN
Baseball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Neoga, 10 a.m.
Tennis
Teutopolis at St. Anthony Invitational, 9 a.m.
Volleyball
Altamont at Pana, 9:30 a.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana (freshman), 9 a.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony, Teutopolis at Greenville Tournament, TBA
Highland, Marion, Olney at Effingham Invitational, TBA
Sigel St. Michael at St. Anthony (B game), 10 a.m.
Sullivan at Neoga (DH), 10 a.m.
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Effingham, Dieterich, Sigel St. Michael, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana, 9 a.m. at Cumberland Invitational, 9 a.m.
Softball
Teutopolis, Flora at Effingham Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Dieterich, Vandalia, Selmaville at SCMS Tournament at Kinmundy, 9 a.m.
Sullivan at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 10 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Speedway, 5:30 p.m.

Shari Hall - Memorial Ride
2026-08-29

Ride For Wishes - Farewell Ride
2026-08-29

Bethlehem Lutheran Church BBQ And Games
2026-08-30

Sunday's Schedule
2026-08-30
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.
INDY CAR
Milwaukee Mile Race 2 at Milwaukee, 11:30 a.m.

Tractor & Truck Pull - Stewardson Lions Club
2026-08-30

Candlelight Vigil to Remember Loved Ones Lost
2026-08-31

Open Feast - A Free Meal at C.U.M.C.
2026-08-31

Monday's Schedule
2026-08-31
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Altamont at Teutopolis (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
St. Anthony at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Sandoval, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Newton, 6 p.m.
Grayville at North Clay, 5 p.m.
Nokomis at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 6:15 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Altamont at Teutopolis (DH), 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Football
Effingham at Mount Carmel, 6 p.m.
Robinson at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
Marshall at Newton, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham Sacred Heart at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Flora Floyd Henson, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 6:40 p.m.

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-09-01
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
South Central at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 5 p.m.
Neoga at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
Teutopolis at Robinson, 4:15 p.m.
Boys Golf
St. Anthony at Salem, 4 p.m.
Newton, Hillsboro, Pana at Altamont, 4 p.m.
North Clay at Olney, 4 p.m.
Sullivan, Meridian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Girls Golf
Salem at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Newton, Hillsboro, Pana at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Sullivan, Meridian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Golf
Dieterich at Oblong, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Mahomet-Seymour at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Altamont at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Pana, 5:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Mattoon at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Newton at Robinson, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball
St. Anthony at Effingham, 5 p.m. PINK OUT NIGHT, (Listen on 97.9 radio)
Arcola at Neoga, 6 p.m.
Newton at Altamont, 5 p.m.
Okaw Valley/CAM at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 6 p.m.
Charleston at Cumberland, 6 p.m.
Dieterich at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 6 p.m.
South Central at Cisne, 6 p.m.
Marshall at Teutopolis, 6 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Boys Golf
Teutopolis, St. Anthony at Effingham, 4 p.m.
Sullivan, Meridian at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Soccer
Mahomet-Seymour at Effingham, after varsity match
Girls Tennis
Teutopolis at Flora, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Mattoon (B innings after), 4:30 p.m.
Taylorville at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Altamont at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont Lutheran at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Sigel St. Michael, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Odin, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
St. Anthony, Dieterich, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Mattoon LLC, 3:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Teutopolis at Shelbyville Moulton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m. (3 B innings after)
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Effingham Sacred Heart at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 6:40 p.m.
St. Louis at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Free Community STEM Night
2026-09-02
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Have you ever wanted to create something with a 3D printer? Now’s your chance! Join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Innovation Center, Room 130 in the Effingham Technology Center for a FREE beginner-friendly STEM Night where you’ll learn the basics of Tinkercad and Bambu 3D printing.

During this hands-on workshop, you’ll:

– Learn to design simple 3D objects using Tinkercad
– See how Bambu 3D printers bring your designs to life
– Take home your own custom 3D-printed bookmark or bag tag!

This class is perfect for beginners of all ages! Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Our instructors, Cody McQueen and Matt Ogle, bring years of experience and a passion for making 3D design fun, engaging, and easy to learn.

Bring a laptop and/or a flash drive if you’d like (both are optional).

Location:

Effingham Technology Center

Innovation Center – Room 130
1201 Althoff Drive
Effingham, IL 62401

Join us for an evening of creativity, technology, and hands-on learning!

Registration is FREE, but space is limited, so register today at: https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=16434011&selectedProgramAreaId=1018469&selectedProgramStreamId=

Wednesday's Schedule
2026-09-02
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Mulberry Grove at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelby County Championship, noon
Girls Golf
Effingham, Mattoon, Champaign Central at Charleston, 4 p.m.
St. Anthony at Robinson, 4 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelby County Championship, noon
Golf
Dieterich at North Clay, 4 p.m.
Soccer
St. Anthony at Effingham, 6 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Robinson at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Soccer
St. Anthony at Effingham, after varsity match
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Vandalia (B game), 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
North Clay at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Paris Crestwood at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Mulberry Grove at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Willow Grove at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville Moulton, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 6:40 p.m.
St. Louis at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
