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1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Set For Massive Three-Day Weekend in Missouri, Illinois
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to Missouri and Illinois for a three-day weekend to cap off May and kick-start June. Spanning Thursday through Saturday, the Series will visit Doe Run Raceway (Doe Run, MO) on May 30, Coles County Speedway (Mattoon, IL) on May 31 and Wayne County Speedway (Wayne City, IL) on June 1.
One person killed in Effingham County crash
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash northwest of Effingham Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. at the intersections of 1600th Avenue and 1000th Street, near Lake Sara and Fore-Way Gold Course. Officials with the Illinois State Police said there were three cars involved — a 1999 […]
Community Spotlight: Convoyin’ for Wishes
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Convoyin’ for Wishes is an Effingham County truck show and concert that supports Make a Wish Illinois. 2024 is the fifth edition of the event and this year’s events take place Aug. 23 and 24. Event organizers Tyler Bennett and Becky Kinman came on WCIA 3 News at Noon to preview […]
Softball Recap: Taylorville falls despite strong effort from KYLEIGH HEIMSNESS
Taylorville fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Mattoon on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Mattoon Greenwave by a score of 9-8. Taylorville's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row. KYLEIGH HEIMSNESS made...
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