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Local News Headlines. Click here for all headlines.

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  • Mathis Edges Gozia for Republican Judge’s Nomination
  • Bailey Wins Republican Primary Race; Rematch of 2022
  • Stratton Claims Democrat US Senate Nomination, Will Face Tracy in November
  • Countywide and County Board Results for Effingham County in Tuesday’s Primary Election
  • Sunrise Rotary Gets Nutritious
  • Lake Land College Student Jay Bliler Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Member

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Local Sports Headlines. Click for more local sports.

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  • Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game Scheduled Sunday, March 29
  • Stewardson Trinity Wins Class S Region 16 Championship
  • Junior High Volleyball Sectionals — March 16 Results
  • Altamont, Cumberland, Dieterich Athletes Compete at Central Illinois High Performance Track Classic
  • Effingham, Newton Athletes Compete At Apollo Conference Indoor Track Meets
  • Junior High State Volleyball Tournament — March 14

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  • March 18, 2026
    Annual Tree Sale
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    Enduring Freedom Ministries March Distributions
  • March 18, 2026
    Free Tax Preparation with Catholic Charities
  • March 18, 2026
    Teutopolis Boys Golf Raffle of Cardinals Green Seats
  • March 18, 2026
    Free At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests

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