Guiding four horses to victory was Jamaica Patton. Patton won behind Jim’s Big Boy in the ISA 3-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pace in the sixth race. The duo won in 2:02.1. He then claimed the seventh race, ...

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Audio on Demand: Local Sports & Archives Roedl’s Perfect World Wins $50,000 Kentucky Derby Proud Series Final Harness Racing Begins Sunday At The Effingham County Fair Wyatt Avenatti, Jacquavyian ...

Jacquavyian Carter and Mike Cox picked up two wins each. Carter won the opening race, the ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Pace with Illini Fort Kaykay. The duo crossed the finish line in 2:15.0. Carter then won ...

Floyd D. Lawhorn, 63, of Casey, IL passed away at 5:59 pm on July 23, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. A memorial visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday July 31, 2025, at ...

Effingham Water Superintendent Michael Dirks has announced that Lake Sara is closed to all boating traffic.

Wyatt Avenatti claimed three victories in the sulky while Matthew Avenatti, Mike Cox and Jacquavyian Carter were all two-time winners. W. Avenatti took Vertical Speed to the win in the second race of ...

Effingham Junior High School Softball Camp has been canceled for Monday, July 21. Camp will now be held Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 24.

Pickleball was held last weekend at Hendelmeyer Park. Here are a few photos.