45th Annual Jonah Fish Fry-All You Can Eat
Located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on the blacktop between Montrose and Dieterich. All you can eat, dine in or carry out. Cost: $12 | adults $6 | children (3-12) FREE | children under 3-free! Meal includes fish, baked beans, slaw, chips, bread, applesauce, and a dessert. Questions? Contact Lisa Miller at (217) 246-0348 Follow our
Beecher City Corn Fest 2026
EffingHAM-JAM
Join us Friday, July 17 for EffingHAM-JAM, presented by Koerner Distributor, Inc. This isn’t just a BBQ festival…it’s a full-on summer celebration of smoke, sauce, music, and community. The Hometown Throwdown amateur BBQ competition kicks off an evening of mouthwatering eats, live music, family fun, and backyard bragging rights. Rally your crew of grill masters
2026 Top Leaders: Under 40 & Future Leaders Nominations
Nominations are open for the Effingham County Chamber’s 2026 Top Leaders Under 40 and Future Leaders recognition programs. Top Leaders Under 40 recognizes individuals ages 20–40 who live or work in Effingham County and have made significant contributions to their community through leadership, professional achievement and involvement. Nominees cannot be previous recipients. Nominate a 2026