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Hometown Showdown at EPC with CEO

The Hometown Showdown Competition will be held on Saturday, March 1st, from 7-9pm at the EPC! It's a competitive game show, with 8 teams competing for bragging rights, giant trophy, and 10% of the profits donated to charity of the winner's choice. Hometown Showdown is sponsored by The Effingham CEO Class and will be hosted […]

Springfield’s Historic Sites Celebrate Black History Month

Illinois state historic sites in Springfield present a variety of engaging hikes, talks, and tours to commemorate Black History Month in February. All events are free, open to the public, and require no reservations. Programs are put on in partnership with the Illinois State Museum; the Illinois State Military Museum; and Fever River Research. Visitors […]

Sunday’s Sports Schedule

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL University of Illinois at Michigan, 2:45 p.m. NASCAR Firestone Grand Prix St. Pete, 11 a.m. EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, 1:30 p.m.

Gym Bob’s Jamboree Show

The Gym Bob's Jamboree Show will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, beginning at 1pm! This will be our "All 50's and 60's Show" and we will be featuring Janet Durham of Hopedale! It will be a great afternoon of all your favorite oldies music, such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and other legends from […]

Pork Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church

The 24th Annual Pork Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont, will be on Sunday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The dine-in or carry-out dinner includes grilled pork loin, baked potato, baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll, and dessert for $15. A porkburger dinner is $10, and a hot dog […]

Springfield’s Historic Sites Celebrate Black History Month

Illinois state historic sites in Springfield present a variety of engaging hikes, talks, and tours to commemorate Black History Month in February. All events are free, open to the public, and require no reservations. Programs are put on in partnership with the Illinois State Museum; the Illinois State Military Museum; and Fever River Research. Visitors […]