🌱 How a new convention center plan could reshape Effingham’s economy
Effingham, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Effingham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new convention center plan could reshape Effingham’s economy
- What the latest Effingham transportation meeting means for local services
- How Effingham’s defense battled in a tough rivalry road loss
Also on today's calendar: Chamber Shredding Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New convention center planned as city moves towards purchase of Thelma Keller building (cnhi.com) — Effingham leaders are weighing a $4 million city purchase of the Thelma Keller Convention Center from its new private owners, who plan a larger, modern convention facility nearby. The city would own the property but lease operations back, aiming to protect a key economic engine that brings visitors, hotel stays, and business to Effingham while planning for a long-term redevelopment. 
• Effingham County Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Met Tuesday (effinghamradio.com) — Effingham County’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is moving ahead with a jail roof replacement starting October 19 and monitoring strong use of the new payment drop box and E-Trax ridership. Members also weighed a costlier-than-expected Rebuild 32 grant, recommended extending a key transit contract, and heard updates on regional transportation services, including a new Teutopolis facility.
• Taylorville Defense Shines in Rivalry Win Over Effingham (taylorvilledailynews.com) — Effingham High School’s football team fell 28-7 in a heated rivalry matchup at Taylorville Friday night, despite a defensive touchdown by Jenner Pals. Taylorville’s explosive passing game and multiple interceptions kept Effingham’s offense in check as penalties mounted in a chippy second half, leaving the Hearts looking to regroup for their next game.
📸 Around Effingham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Joico Denim & Diamonds Day →
Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 North Keller Drive, Effingham
Monday September 21
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Other local events
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Chamber Shredding Day →
Effingham County Chamber, 903 Keller Drive, Effingham
8:00 am -
Altamont at St. Anthony →
St. Anthony, 304 E Rdway Ave, Effingham
4:30 pm -
Car Seat Safety Check →
Effingham County Health Department – South, 104 E Blohm Ave., Effingham
3:00 pm -
The Wines of North Italy Tasting →
Village Wine & Spirits, 109 South Banker Street, Effingham
6:00 pm -
The Wines of North Italy →
Effingham IL
6:00 pm -
Beginner Yoga Course →
Flying Buddha Fitness LLC, 14425 E 1600th Ave Suite B, Effingham
4:30 pm -
Family Care Associates Open House →
Family Care Associates, 1106 N Merchant St., Effingham
5:00 pm -
Mattoon at Effingham →
1301 W Grove Ave, Effingham
5:00 pm -
Adult Pumpkin Hunt →
Tuscan Hills Winery, 2200 Historic Hills Drive, Effingham -
Car Seat Safety Check →
Effingham County Health Department, 901 W Virginia Ave., Effingham
9:00 am -
Community Blood Drive @ Cornerstone Church →
Cornerstone Church, 3600 S Banker St, Effingham
1:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Altamont
- Teutopolis Blanks St. Anthony In Soccer, Altamont Scrimmages - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
- Ralph Scott Bell (myradiolink.com)
Newton
- Lady Indians continue winning ways (hometownregister.com)
- Murder charges dropped in Larkin case (theexaminer.com)
- John Robert "Griz" Parker (72) of Dieterich - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
Shelbyville
- Central A&M Shuts Out Shelbyville, 28-0, Behind Big Plays and Strong Defense (taylorvilledailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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