Wednesday's Schedule
2026-04-08
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Charleston, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Hutsonville at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Maroa-Forsyth, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
St. Anthony at Oblong, 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Effingham, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Charleston, after varsity game
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
South Central at Effingham, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 5:40 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
2026-04-08
PrintThe Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry will be taking orders for food bags on Monday, April 6th, from 4:00 – 5:30.
Call 217-342-6671 to request a bag – any size family is welcome.
Drive-up pickup is Wednesday, April 8th, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
Call 217-342-6671 for more information or to request a bag.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in April
2026-04-08, 2026-04-11, 2026-04-14, 2026-04-15
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution days for April:
Tuesday, April 7th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 8th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Saturday, April 11th from 9-Noon, 861 E. Washington, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
Tuesday, April 14th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 15th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, April 22nd from Noon to 2pm or until we run out of food (no appointment necessary). This is a Mobile Drive-Through Food Pantry at the Kohl’s Parking lot in Effingham.
Saturday, April 25th from 8:30-Noon, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Please call 217-240-0059 to sign up. It’s free and for everyone!

Red Cross Blood Drives in April
2026-04-09, 2026-04-10, 2026-04-15
PrintAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives in April:
4/2, Thursday, Knights of Columbus-Newton, Noon – 5:30 PM
4/7, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/7, Tuesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
4/8, Wednesday, Stewardson-Strasburg High School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4/9, Thursday, South Central FS, Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
4/10, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
4/15, Wednesday, Dieterich High School, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/16, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene, Noon – 5:00 PM
4/20, Monday, Grace United Methodist Church, Neoga, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/20, Monday, St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Sainte Marie, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4/21, Tuesday, Floyd Henson Junior High School, Flora, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
4/23, Thursday, Neal Center YMCA, Toledo, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
4/24, Friday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Shelbyville, Noon – 5:00 PM
4/24, Friday, Oblong Grade School, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
4/28, Tuesday, Flora High School, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
4/29, Wednesday, Altamont Elementary School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Those giving blood through April 12 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good t-shirt, while they last! Donors giving blood from April 13 – 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See rcblood.org/hope
To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-04-09
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Dieterich at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3)
St. Anthony at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Pana at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Charleston at Effingham, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Breese Mater Dei at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Vandalia at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Cumberland, (played at Lake Land College) 4:30 p.m.
South Central at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Newton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Paris at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at Fairfield, 4 p.m.
Boys Track
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Patoka/South Central, Odin, Sandoval at Webber Township, 3 p.m.
Girls Track
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Casey-Westfield at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Altamont at Teutopolis, after varsity game
Neoga at St. Elmo/Brownstown, after varsity game
Newton at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, after varsity game
Boys Tennis
Mount Zion at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Highland at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Altamont, St. Elmo/Brownstown at Cumberland, 4 p.m.
Casey-Westfield, St. Thomas, Oblong, Olney, Lawrenceville at Jasper County, 4 p.m.
Neoga, Windsor at Shelbyville, 4 p.m.

HSHS Community Connect
2026-04-10
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.

Turkey Meal at Effingham VFW
2026-04-10
PrintThe VFW Auxiliary Post 1769 on Veterans Drive in Effingham are having a meal.
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Meal: Turkey, Dressing, vegetable, mashed potatoes/gravy, dessert, Coffee, tea, or lemonade
Cost: $8.00
Contact person: Chuck Meyers , phone: 217-343-8313

Friday's Schedule
2026-04-10
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Ramsey/Mulberry Grove, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Oblong at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
West Vigo at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Lawrenceville, 4:30 p.m.
Carlyle at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Casey-Westfield at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Nokomis at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Flora at Cumberland, TIME CHANGED TO 4:45 P.M.
South Central at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis at Olney Track Invitational, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Effingham at Triad Invitational, 1 p.m.
Newton, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Teutopolis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Shelbyville Open, 4 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Mount Zion, 5 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Performance
2026-04-10, 2026-04-11, 2026-04-12
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Exploring Drones Workshop - Flying into the Future
2026-04-11

Blue4Crewe 5k Run and Walk
2026-04-11
PrintThe BlueforCrewe 5k is a run and walk held at Trinity Lutheran School in Stewardson, in loving memory of Crewe Jones. Full of energy and joy, Crewe left a lasting impression on all who knew him, and this race honors the spirited enthusiasm we continue to remember and cherish.
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt.)
**Register by March 21st to be guaranteed a T-shirt. **
Course: Start/Finish at Trinity Lutheran School, 318 East South 1st Street, Stewardson
Proceeds from the event support improvements at Trinity Lutheran School and provide tuition assistance for families.
To register or if you have questions, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Stewardson/Blue4Crewe5k

ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
2026-04-11, 2026-04-13

Saturday's Schedule
2026-04-11
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Wayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 10 a.m.
Tri-County at Neoga (DH), 10 a.m.
Marshall at North Clay (DH), 10 a.m.
Dieterich at Pana, 10 a.m.
South Central at Casey-Westfield Round Robin, 10 a.m.
Teutopolis at Salem (DH), 10 a.m.
Softball
Altamont, Breese Central, Woodlawn at South Central Tournament, TBA
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Centralia Christ Our Rock Lutheran, 10 a.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Edwards County (Albion) (DH), 11 a.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony, Newton, Teutopolis at Mattoon Tournament, 9 a.m.
Boys Track
Effingham at Belleville West Invitational, 11 a.m.
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana Invitational, 9 a.m.
Cumberland, Neoga at Arthur Invitational, 10 a.m.
Girls Track
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Pana Invitational, 9 a.m.
Altamont at Pleasant Plains, 10 a.m.
Cumberland, Neoga at Arthur Invitational, 10 a.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Wayne City at Brownstown/St. Elmo, 10 a.m.
Mount Carmel at Newton, 11 a.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Newton JV Round Robin, 9 a.m.
Teutopolis, Paris at Newton JV Tournament, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
SciAps 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 6 p.m.

Gym Bob's Jamboree Show
2026-04-12
PrintThe Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, April 12th (second Sunday this month), beginning at 1pm!
It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite Classic & 90’s Country, and 50’s and 60’s Rock-n-Roll music, performed by the Gym Bob’s Jamboree Band and singers. Our special guest will be Missy Dunaway of Cowden!
The Jamboree Show will NOT be having a show in May – and then will pick back up on the first Sunday in June and continue the first Sunday of the month throughout December. The show is at Gym Bob’s, located at 44 Apostle Lane in Bible Grove.
Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 615-481-7418.
More information may also be found online at http://www.GymBobs.com

Sunday's Schedule
2026-04-12
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Neoga vs. Earlville at Dozer Park Peoria, TBA
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay, 1:20 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 1 p.m.

Monday's Schedule
2026-04-13
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
St. Anthony at Waltonville, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Altamont, 4:15 p.m.
Ramsey at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (played at Lovington), 4:30 p.m.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Wayne City at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
Odin at South Central, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at Hillsboro, 4:30 p.m.
Salem at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Teutopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Cumberland at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (played at Atwood), 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton, 5 p.m.
Neoga at Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
Effingham at Mattoon, 4:15 p.m.
Newton at St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Greenville, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Effingham at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Newton HAS BEEN POSTPONED
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Baseball
Teutopolis at Mattoon, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
St. Anthony, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Teutopolis at Altamont Open, 4 p.m.
Neoga, St. Thomas, New Hebron at Jasper County, 4:30 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 5:40 p.m.
Cleveland at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.

Restaurant Week in Effingham
2026-04-13, 2026-04-14
PrintIndulge in Effingham’s sixth annual Restaurant Week event, April 13 – 19. This event, sponsored by Visit Effingham, is an opportunity for residents and visitors both to experience the mouth-watering flavors of our local legends.
16 local restaurants will be participating in this year’s Restaurant Week festivities:

Joe Sipper’s Cafe
Pinky’s
Fox Holler Coffee
Village Wine & Spirits
Heartland Health Food
Joe’s Pizza and Pasta
Firefly Grill
Lucia’s Italian Kitchen
Niemerg’s Steakhouse
TK Grille
La Favorita Ice Cream & Snacks
Ginger Ale’s
Tuscan Hills Winery
Wheat Penny Bar
Fatso’s Pizza
Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Each establishment will be offering something unique throughout the week. This could be a chef-crafted dish, new menu and/or recipe, an entrée made to share or an item priced at a discounted rate for the duration of the seven-day event.
Experience authentic Effingham cuisine – everything from gourmet pastas to home-cooked Southern fare. Not only will you discover delicious cooking to satisfy your appetite, but some establishments will also offer exclusive beverages (coffee, cocktails and more), as well.
Tourism Director, Jodi Thoele said “We’re excited to welcome Restaurant Week back to Effingham and celebrate the incredible variety our local restaurants have to offer. This event gives both residents and visitors a chance to try something new, support local businesses, and experience the hospitality that makes our community so unique. Restaurant Week has become something we truly look forward to each year, and we’re proud to continue supporting the hardworking people who help make Effingham such a great place to dine and visit.”
To plan your Restaurant Week excursions, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com/restaurantweek. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks, appetizing images and details on the Restaurant Week giveaway – a $100 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice.
For more information, please contact Visit Effingham at 217-342-5310.

Homeschool STEM Squad
2026-04-14
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This program will run through May 2026. If someone misses a session, that’s no problem, as participants can register for another date.

Digital Safety Session
2026-04-14

Dog Obedience Classes in Altamont
2026-04-14

Tuesday's Schedule
2026-04-14
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Effingham at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont at Ramsey, 4:30 p.m.
Brownstown/St. Elmo at Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, 4:30 p.m.
Okaw Valley at Neoga, 4:30 p.m.
Dieterich at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
North Clay at Mount Carmel, 4:30 p.m.
Teutopolis at Robinson, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Anthony at Newton, 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey at Altamont, 4:30 p.m.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Robinson at Dieterich, 4:30 p.m.
Neoga at Cerro Gordo/Bement, 4:30 p.m.
Grayville at North Clay, 4:30 p.m.
South Central at St. Elmo/Brownstown, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
St. Anthony at Paris, 4:30 p.m.
Richland County, Olney at Effingham, 4:15 p.m.
Boys Track
St. Anthony, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Oblong, Marshall, Casey-Westfield, Okaw Valley at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Teutopolis, 4:15 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Newton, 4 p.m.
Patoka/South Central at Vandalia, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Track
St. Anthony, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Oblong, Marshall, Casey-Westfield, Okaw Valley at Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at Teutopolis, 4:15 p.m.
St. Elmo/Brownstown at Newton, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Baseball
Effingham at Mount Zion, 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony at Altamont, 4 p.m.
Newton at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Effingham at St. Anthony, 4 p.m.
Teutopolis at Casey-Westfield, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Track
Mattoon, Olney at Newton JV Meet, 4 p.m.
Girls Track
Mattoon, Olney at Newton JV Meet, 4 p.m.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE
Boys Track
Effingham at Highland Invitational, 4 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Track
Teutopolis at Effingham Invitational, 3 p.m.
South Central at Stewardson-Strasburg, 4 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 5:40 p.m.
Cleveland at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:45 p.m.
