AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Effingham Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/effingham-il 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/effingham-il https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:26:59 -0600 Schedule Of Events: September 12, 2025 2:30pm - Jacob Kuhns Experience 4:00pm - Sangwriter Showcases Snowbird Street Band Nick Stine Jesse Beals https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/summer-sundown-music-festival-2025-31761539-effingham-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/summer-sundown-music-festival-2025-31761539-effingham-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The 11th Annual Moccasin Creek Festival Schedule of events June 19,2025 Main Stage 6:00pm -  Sheafor And Simes 6:50pm -  Rod Picott https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-moccasin-creek-festival-31745038-effingham-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-moccasin-creek-festival-31745038-effingham-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Summer Sundown Music Festival is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/summer-sundown-music-festival-2024-31684442-effingham-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/summer-sundown-music-festival-2024-31684442-effingham-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The 10th Annual Moccasin Creek Festival Schedule: Thursday, June 20, 2024 Shady Stage 6:00pm: Tommy James 7:00pm: Feathered Mason 8:10pm: Taylor https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-moccasin-creek-festival-31667473-effingham-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-moccasin-creek-festival-31667473-effingham-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Protecting yourself during the cold, winter months Learn how to protect and maintain your health when the cold weather hits. Learn more Is that https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-news-december-2023-31638167-effingham-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/st-anthonys-memorial-hospital-news-december-2023-31638167-effingham-il.html Health and Fitness Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In her second shameless visit to Illinois, Kristi Noem demonizes immigrants. Chicago, IL - After disrespecting-and exploiting-a grieving https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/five-more-questions-for-kristi-noem-and-the-ilgop-31761807-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/five-more-questions-for-kristi-noem-and-the-ilgop-31761807-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rhonda Belford: Democrats can’t fight for democracy in Texas while undermining it in Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is once again talking about https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rhonda-belford-democrats-cant-fight-for-democracy-in-texas-while-undermining-it-in-illinois-31761599-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rhonda-belford-democrats-cant-fight-for-democracy-in-texas-while-undermining-it-in-illinois-31761599-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Democrats protect their communities from unlawful attacks while Republicans enable federal overreach. Chicago, IL - On August 7, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-rep-garcia-and-senator-durbin-lead-fight-to-protect-illinois-against-trumps-immigration-attacks-31761806-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-rep-garcia-and-senator-durbin-lead-fight-to-protect-illinois-against-trumps-immigration-attacks-31761806-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Leading up to the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Democrats across state lines united to protect Black and Brown voters. Chicago, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-week-of-action-fighting-for-voting-rights-31761805-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-week-of-action-fighting-for-voting-rights-31761805-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 As Texas Republicans push a racially gerrymandered map, Illinois leaders join the fight to defend fair representation and voting rights. Chicago, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-support-texas-democrats-in-fighting-back-against-the-gops-rigged-redistricting-scheme-31761804-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-support-texas-democrats-in-fighting-back-against-the-gops-rigged-redistricting-scheme-31761804-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Giannoulias: An individual’s driving record should serve as the primary factor that’s analyzed when setting auto insurance rates. https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-advocates-for-working-families-works-to-combat-car-insurance-pricing-discrimination-31761803-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-advocates-for-working-families-works-to-combat-car-insurance-pricing-discrimination-31761803-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Democratic Party of Illinois thanks Congressman Danny Davis for a lifetime of service. Chicago, IL - In reaction to long-time public servant https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-celebrate-congressman-danny-k-daviss-decades-of-service-31761802-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-celebrate-congressman-danny-k-daviss-decades-of-service-31761802-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ALPLM activities in Governor’s Tent also include giveaways, photo-ops SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum-presents-innovative-technology-at-state-fair-31760552-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum-presents-innovative-technology-at-state-fair-31760552-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois maintained momentum in various categories and added new rankings in two categories CHICAGO - On July 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-secures-11-top-spots-on-business-facilities-annual-report-31760554-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-secures-11-top-spots-on-business-facilities-annual-report-31760554-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline for millions of Illinoisans to access lifesaving health care. Springfield, IL - In https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/for-medicaids-60th-birthday-the-gop-celebrates-with-health-care-cuts-31761801-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/for-medicaids-60th-birthday-the-gop-celebrates-with-health-care-cuts-31761801-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600