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Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
4 events,
Lake Land College Foundation Bourbon Raffle
Support student success and take your shot at an extraordinary prize! The legendary Old Rip Van Winkle Collection donated by Express Drive Thru in Mattoon — valued at over $12,000 and nearly impossible to find: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year (750ml) Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B 12 Year (750ml) Van Winkle Family Reserve
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
7 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Trades, Skills & Manufacturing Day
This special day highlights the significance of these industries and explores modern career options in Effingham County. Experience a day of changing perceptions and inviting high school students to tour local facilities, envisioning their future careers. Tour hosts showcase processes and careers, often utilizing advanced technology, automation, and robotics to create products shipped worldwide. This
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
5 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Lunch & Learn – Better Business Bureau: Living in our Digital World
Topic: “Living in Our Digital World: Tips to Protect Yourself” Join Sydney Waters with the Better Business Bureau (Greater Missouri & Southern Illinois) for a session on today’s top scam tactics, how fraud affects consumers and businesses, and practical steps to boost digital security. Attendees will walk away with tools to spot red flags and
Annual FISH Fall Cook Out
Effingham County FISH Human Services is having a cook out at Save-A-Lot Parking Lot on 10/3/2025. It is from 10:30 AM – 1 PM. Call ahead to place orders of 5 or more meals!! The meals can be picked up or we can deliver within Effingham and Teutopolis city limits. Call ahead orders must be placed
7 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Ham City Fall Fest
The Second Annual Ham City Fall Fest is almost here, and downtown Effingham is turning into one big pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 4th! We’re kicking off the day with our FallFest 5K Run/Walk at 10 AM, followed by an incredible Downtown Brunch to fuel up at 10:30. By 11 AM, the streets come alive
E-CYCLE @ Centenary Church
Follow Effingham Recycles on Facebook. Join us for our E-Cycle event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8a-12p. What they will take: ANYTHING that has a power cord, or runs on a battery. **Special Note: All small TV's & screens will have a $20 charge per item. All large TV's will have a $40 charge
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
3 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
6 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
6 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Terminating the Problem Employee (Webinar)
Managing problem employees in a litigious society is difficult - but retaining underperformers, troublemakers, and tolerating those who abuse their employer’s “good deeds” is not the solution. Problem employees are usually headaches that never go away unless and until management steps in and effectively manages. This webinar will be presented by Labor & Employment Attorney
7 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
SOLD OUT | Chamber Fall Radio Day with XFM
2025 Fall Lineup: 9-9:30a | HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - Tammy Probst & Angela Kelly 9:30-10a | Kingery Printing Company - Andrew Evans & Jared Chesnut 10-10:30a | Boots & Soles - Jill Schultz 10:30-11a | Sport Designs & Graphics - Caydin Vaughn & Natalie Hopson 11-11:30a | CORE Academy - Jerry Tkachuk &
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
3 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
3 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
FACE Hometown Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Youth-Adult Vocalists Welcome/All Abilities/All Ages Rehearsals @ First Presbyterian Church: 6-7:30p | every Monday from October 13 - November 24 Youth-Adults are welcome to join the choir or the orchestra any time. FACE Community Christmas Concerts/Features Choir & Orchestra Saturday, November 29 @ 6:15p | Effingham County Courthouse Museum (6:45p Community Orchestra) Sunday, November 30
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
5 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Lend a Hand Breakfast
We invite you to join us Wednesday October 15, 2025 starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Effingham for the Lend a Hand Breakfast for Crisis Nursery of Effingham County. We look forward to connecting over a no-cost breakfast and presenting our investment plan for Crisis Nursery of Effingham County. Our investors' dollars have
6 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Health Showcase
Like, don’t miss this, okay? Join us for the HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Health Showcase 2025—it’s all going down Thursday, October 16 at 1202 North Keller Drive, Effingham. Totally mark your planners! It’s your ultimate girls’ night out, packed with the latest trends and must-know updates in women’s health. Think: glam booths, fab vendors, and all the inspo
5 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 17 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Community Appreciation Day @ Midland States Bank
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: Effingham Banking Center (Downtown Effingham) Celebrate Community Appreciation Day at Midland States Bank’s Effingham Banking Center. Kick off the morning with donuts, then enjoy pizza and cake for lunch. Kids can join in face painting, and everyone can spin the prize wheel for Midland swag—a simple
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
4 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
5 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
5 events,
Chamber Merch Store – Now Open!
For the first time ever, you can rep your favorite Chamber with branded gear from Designs Unlimited! Choose from quarter zips, a rain jacket, and a hat—all embroidered with the Chamber logo. Deadline: Shop online through October 21 at 11:59p.Orders will be ready for pickup at the Chamber after November 11. Don’t miss your chance
Drive Thru Flu Clinics
The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will once again be offering Flu Vaccination Clinics at its 901 W. Virginia location. We all know how miserable the flu can be, and for some the flu may lead to hospitalization. A flu shot can help reduce the severity of the illness, making it important that you get
6 events,
FREE Laundry Day
Effingham County ROSC & their 2025 Sponsors are providing FREE Laundry Days for the community! Quarters, detergent, dryer sheets, and various resources will be provided. First come, first serve. Last wash load starts at 12:30pm. 3 Washer Load Limit! Questions: Samantha Hicks, Effingham Co ROSC Coordinator (217) 663-0823; samanthah@hourhouserecovery.org Follow us on Facebook Check out our website!
Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press” and Negative Social Media (Webinar)
Every business struggles with negative online reviews and commentary. The source is often unhappy clients and customers, or business competitors. Other times, a business faces internal threats from disgruntled employees. Dealing with these unique scenarios requires focusing on minimizing the effect of the publication and resisting the urge to respond in a way that compounds
5 events,
Business After Hours @ EJ Water Cooperative
Tour our Brand-New Operations and Maintenance Facility Be among the first to step inside our newly completed space. Join Us for an Evening of Networking and Meaningful Connections • Great Food & Drinks Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle and unwind. • Live Music Relax and connect while enjoying great live music throughout the event. • Exciting Giveaways
FACE Community Christmas Orchestra Rehearsal
Youth-Adult Musicians Welcome/Intermediate-Advance/All Ages Rehearsals @ Sacred Heart School: 7p | every Thursday from October 2 - November 20 Youth-Adults are welcome to join the choir or the orchestra any time. FACE Community Christmas Concerts/Features Choir & Orchestra Saturday, November 29 @ 6:45p | Effingham County Courthouse Museum (Choir @ 6:15p) Sunday, November 30 @
6 events,
Downtown Effingham Trick or Treat
Get ready for some spooktacular fun as Trick or Treat takes over Downtown Effingham on Saturday, October 26th! From 1-3p, little goblins and ghosts can stroll downtown for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of candy collecting. Participating businesses will be marked—look for the orange balloons outside their doors. How it works:•Start anywhere in the downtown district
EARS Microchip Event
On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham Date & Time: Saturday, October 25 | 10a-12p | No appointment needed No geography or number limit No cost * Freewill donation Contact EARS by phone/text at (217) 500-0231, online, or via Facebook.
“Treats on Main Street” Candy Walk
Bring the family to Wright’s Furniture & Flooring for our first-ever Treats on Main Street Candy Walk! From 2–4:30 PM, families are invited to explore our showroom while little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes collect candy at our themed “candy stops” throughout the store. This is the perfect way for kids to show off their Halloween
4 events,
Effingham Sunrise Rotary Halloween Parade
Theme: "Once Upon a Time...." The parade will kick off at 2:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Effingham Sunrise Rotary. Awards to follow on the Courthouse square. Line up for the parade will begin at 12:00 p.m. along Maple Street between Temple and Evergreen Avenues. There will be a $20 entry fee for all
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Chamber Travel Program Meeting | Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will host an informational meeting on Monday, October 27 from 5p-6:30p at the First Baptist Church Effingham. A representative from Collette, a world premier travel company, will present: Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest Trip details include: September 16-25, 2026 10 days, 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2
5 events,
Trick or Treat Street
Step into our Wild Fun world—where imagination roams free! Discover magical resources, playful games, sweet treats, and surprises around every corner for the whole family
FACE Community Christmas Orchestra Rehearsal
Youth-Adult Musicians Welcome/Intermediate-Advance/All Ages Rehearsals @ Sacred Heart School: 7p | every Thursday from October 2 - November 20 Youth-Adults are welcome to join the choir or the orchestra any time. FACE Community Christmas Concerts/Features Choir & Orchestra Saturday, November 29 @ 6:45p | Effingham County Courthouse Museum (Choir @ 6:15p) Sunday, November 30 @
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32nd Anniversary Ribbon Cutting @ El Rancherito
Join the community in celebrating 32 years of El Rancherito in Effingham—three decades of tacos, fajitas, and good company! Drop in for a festive atmosphere, classic menu favorites, and anniversary surprises announced by the restaurant. Bring family and friends to help us say gracias for 32 years of local flavor.
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Registration: Turkey Drop 2025
Road Home Program's 5th Annual Turkey Drop is currently open for registrations. This event is meant to honor our area veterans and service members for their service and sacrifices and to provide them a nice meal to share with their family for the holiday. 375 veterans and heroes participated last year, and we're hoping to serve even more this
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
Trades, Skills & Manufacturing Day
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey