Historic National Road Yard Sale at Fairgrounds
2026-05-28, 2026-05-29
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The 23rd Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival will go through Effingham and cities along Route 40 beginning Wednesday, May 27 and continue through Sunday, May 31st.
Vendors will only be at the fairgrounds from Wednesday through Friday, from 8:00 – 6:00 each day. Vendors are still welcome to sign up.

Thursday's Schedule
2026-05-28
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Class 1A Altamont Regional
Game 2 – Altamont vs. Cumberland, 4:30 p.m.
Game 3 – Windsor/Stew-Stras vs. Red Hill, 7 p.m.
1A North Clay Regional
Casey-Westfield vs. Dieterich 4 p.m.
1A Neoga Regional
Neoga vs. Arcola 4:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis
State
Singles — Effingham’s Reece Kinney, Cannon Bockhorn,
Doubles — Teutopolis’ Derek Schmidt, Tommy Habing
Boys Track
Class 1A State Meet
At Eastern Illinois University
St. Anthony, Altamont, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, Cumberland, Dieterich, Neoga, Newton, Teutopolis athletes
Class 2A State Meet
At Eastern Illinois University
Effingham athletes
(Click on the link to see the list of area athletes)
Area Boys Head To Class 1A, 2A State Track Meets

EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Minor Softball League
At East Softball Diamond
Game 1 — Effingham Veterinary Clinic vs. Arrow Pest Control, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 — New Heights Crane Service vs. REMAX, 7 p.m.
Prep Softball League
West Softball Diamond
Game 1 — J&R Collision Centers vs. Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Tomorrow’s Stars Khoury League
At Mike Sehy Field
Game 1 — Effingham Noon Rotary vs. Heritage Builders, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Kiwanis Club vs. Russ Braunecker Cadillac, GMC, 7 p.m.
Little League
At Dave McDevitt Field
Game 1 — Tingley Insurance vs. Kemper CPA, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 — Schumacher Orthodontics vs. Arab Pest Control, 7:15 p.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m.

Greenup City-Wide Garage Sales
2026-05-28, 2026-05-29
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Maps can be picked up at the Greenup Municipal Building.

Backstage With The Bible
2026-05-29, 2026-05-30
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To be sure we have supplies, please register in advance if possible.

Squirrel Sounds in Olney
2026-05-29, 2026-05-30
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Book Sale at Charleston Carnegie Library
2026-05-29, 2026-05-30

Prairie Skies – Planetarium Star Shows
2026-05-29
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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.

Altamont City-Wide Yard Sales
2026-05-29, 2026-05-30, 2026-05-31
PrintThe City of Altamont will be having city-wide yard sales Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, May 31st.
Maps can be picked up at the Municipal Building and at the 4-Way by Dr. Opilka’s office.
This is part of the 23rd Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival that runs from Baltimore, Maryland to East St. Louis!

"Made In Central Illinois" Fundraiser at Lincoln Log Cabin State
2026-05-29
PrintThe Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is hosting their “Made In Central Illinois” annual fundraiser, featuring locally-sourced food as well as a silent auction with items representing Central Illinois! This will be held on Friday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m.
Join them for heavy hors d’oeuvres from local providers, Illinois beer and wines, and live music with We Ain’t Misbehavin’. Walk around the site to try different foods and experience the site after- hours, all while helping raise funds for youth programming, special events, and special projects!
Individual tickets are $60 or reserve a table of 8 for $420. Register here.
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is located at 402 S. Lincoln Highway Road, Lerna, IL 62440.
For more information, call 217-345-1845, or visit lincolnlogcabin.org

Friday's Schedule
2026-05-29
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Softball
Class 1A Casey-Westfield Sectional
Game 3 – Casey-Westfield vs. Windsor/Stew-Stras 4:30 p.m. (championship) LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3

Boys Track
2A State Meet Prelims–
Alex Gordon (Effingham) 800
Blayne Ring (Effingham) discus
Jenner Pals (Effingham) high jump
Maxx Kistler (Effingham) long jump

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.

Garage Sale at Humane Society
2026-05-29, 2026-05-30

Masonic Lodge Auction for Shriners Hospitals for Children
2026-05-30

Springfest at Edgewood Legion
2026-05-30

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in May
2026-05-30
PrintEnduring Freedom Ministries distribution days for May:
Tuesday, May 5th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Saturday, May 9th from 9-Noon, 861 E. Washington, Mason (Mason Civic Center)
Tuesday, May 12th from 4-6pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, May 13th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Wednesday, May 20th from Noon to 2pm, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Saturday, May 30th from 8:30-Noon, 304 S. West Street, Shumway
Please call 217-240-0059 to sign up. It’s free and for everyone!

Effingham Farmer's Market
2026-05-30
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.

Saturday's Schedule
2026-05-30
PrintHIGH SCHOOL
Baseball
Class 2A Effingham Regional
Newton vs. Effingham 11 a.m. (Championship) Listen on 97.9 XFM
Class 2A Vandalia Regional
Teutopolis vs. St. Anthony 1 p.m. (Championship) Listen on KJ Country 102.3
Class 1A North Clay Regional
North Clay vs. Casey-Westfield 11 a.m. (Championship)
Class 1A Neoga Regional
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood Hammond vs. Neoga 11 a.m. (Championship)
Class 1A Altamont Regional
Cumberland vs. Windsor/Stew-Stras 11 a.m. (Championship)

Boys Track
1A Finalists:
Brock Wendling (Altamont) shot
Eli Hiatt (St. Anthony) 300 hurdles
Reid Carlen (Cumberland) 100
Trevor Crutcher (Dieterich) 1600
Brayden Ray (Neoga) high jump
Newton 4×400 Relay (Henry Will, Matthew Haskett, Hayden Borgic, Parker Harris)
Brant Niebrugge (Teutopolis) pole vault
Isaiah Lee (Teutopolis) pole vault 10th
Karson Zerrusen (Teutopolis), 110 hurdles
The Following will all compete in the 3200
Oliver Kreke (St. Anthony), Camden Bloemer (St. Anthony), August Cosart (Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City), Cameron Roedl (Cumberland), and Trevor Crutcher (Dieterich).

EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT
Tee Ball League
East Softball Diamond
Game 1 — Scuba Blue vs. Cool Mint, 8 a.m.
Game 2 — Ash vs. Military Green, 9 a.m.
West Softball Diamond
Game 1 — Columbia Blue vs. Black Heather, 8 a.m.
Game 2 — Cardinal Red vs. Athletic Heather, 9 a.m.
Gene A. Niccum Field
Game 1 — Gold vs. Royal Blue, 8 a.m.
Game 2 — Forest Green vs. Neon Green, 9 a.m.
Game 3 — Burnt Orange vs. Island Yellow, 10 a.m.
Small Fry Diamond
Game 1 — Jade vs. Navy Blue, 8 a.m.
Game 2 — Kelly Green vs. Maroon, 9 a.m.
Game 3 — Vintage Blue vs. Purple, 10 a.m.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway, 6 p.m.

Greenup City-Wide Garage Sales and Homesteaders Market
2026-05-30

National Athletic Hall Of Fame Nominations
2026-05-31

Community Pet Blessings
2026-05-31

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Sacred Heart Church
2026-05-31

Music In The Park at Dieterich
2026-05-31

Sunday's Schedule
2026-05-31
PrintMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15 p.m.
NASCAR
Streets of Detroit, 11 a.m.
Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, 5 p.m.
