Entities will profit from proposed gaming law

    Fair Board president Phil Hartke said at a Thursday morning gathering at the fair grandstand that county fairs are expected to split $5 million a year as a result of the legislation. Other beneficiaries, he said, include soil and water conservation districts, $10 million per year; University of Illinois Extension, $4 million; forestry assistance, $1 million; state historic sites, $2.5 million; and state parks, $2.5 million.

Teutopolis board cracks down on open containers

In an effort to cut down on bar-hoppers with a habit of traveling from bar to bar while drinking alcohol in public, the Teutopolis Village Board unanimously agreed Wednesday to amend the village’s existing alcohol ordinance banning the public consumption of alcohol on streets, sidewalks or parking lots.

August 4, 2011

City council approves change order

Due to the discovery of rotten roof sheathing at Effingham Fire Station No. 3, the Effingham City Council approved a change order for an additional $10,250 for the fire station improvement project, which is a laundry list of improvements for both stations that’s been funded in part by a $15,000 grant.

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Entities will profit from proposed gaming law

EFFINGHAM — If Effingham County Fair and 4-H officials have their way, Gov. Pat Quinn's office will be inundated by expressions of support for legislation that would dramatically increase gaming opportunities in the state. While it's doubtful fair



Moto Cross Thrills Sunday Night Crowd at Marion County Fair
Moto Cross Thrills Sunday Night Crowd at Marion County Fair

Moto Cross competitors jumped dirt banks and made their way around tight curves in a course set up in front of the Marion County Fair Grandstand Sunday night. In the professional classes, Aaron Gulley of Jonesboro, Missouri took first in the 450 pro.



Richard Matteson

He also spent many summers working at the Matteson Family Café fair stand at the Cumberland County Fair. Surviving is his mother, Donna Matteson of Greenup; his loving wife; sons, Allen (Rhonda) Matteson of Greenup, Kevin (Wendy) Matteson of Toledo and



Broadcast pioneer had start 'spinning discs' in Kewanee

During that time he also served as emcee of the Bureau County Fair queen pageant, where I also picked up a few pointers for what would be one of my future jobs. After the pageant was over, VanDrew, Star Courier Sports Editor Bob Westlund and I would




DOWNSTATEILADVOCATE.COM: Effingham Tea Party T-Shirts For Sale!

As you know, we are fast approaching a HUGE election not only on the national scene, but on the local scene as well.  We have been busy supporting conservative candidates and educating voters.  But it takes money. 

As a result, we are selling Tea Party t-shirts in order to raise money to support our efforts.  All t-shirts are $20 or 2 for $30.  We have many different sizes including M, L, XL, and XXL.   If you would like to order a shirt, please print the form at the end of this post.

       

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Finally, stop by our booth at the Effingham County Fair!!  T-shirts, buttons and other items will also be available at the booth as well as precinct and representative district information.


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Ray Steele Hope no #Effingham Fair peeps get any ideas. Police: Duo Sold Bongs At Pennsylvania County Fair: via


Texas Bullwhip The Texas Bullwhip Pulling Team is headed out today for the Effingham County Fair Lucas Oil PPL Pull on Friday...


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History of Effingham county, Illinois

History of Effingham county, Illinois

On the 21st and 22d of October, 1859, the second county fair was held at ... In fact, the first Effingham County Agricultural Society ceased to exist after ...

Effingham County

Effingham County

The Effingham County Fair has been in continuous operation at the Altamont fairgrounds since 1946. The new fair probably reminded a few old-timers of the ...

Billboard

Billboard

Effingham County Fair, Altamont, will have a show that includes the Chordettes, Hill- toppers, Smiley Burnette, June Taylor Danecrs and the McAuliff and ...

Report of the Auditor of Public Accounts

Report of the Auditor of Public Accounts

Cass County Agricultural Society for 1887 Cass County Fair Association for 1888 ... for 1887-8 Effingham Countv Agricultural Board for 1888 Fayette County ...

Biennial report of the Auditor of Public Accounts, to the Governor of Illinois

Biennial report of the Auditor of Public Accounts, to the Governor of Illinois

1900 and 1901 & Effingham County— Effingham County Agricul tural board. 1900 and 1901 1901 600 00 Fulton County— Avon Fair and Improvement association, ...

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The Effingham County Fair
2011 Miss Effingham County Fair Queen Pageant has 11 Contestants ... The Effingham County Fair pays out more in total Premiums than any fair in the ...

Effingham County Fair - Home
The Effingham County Fair officially begins on Monday, October 18, 2010 with the annual ... Official cars will assemble directly behind the South Effingham County High Band. ...

Effingham County Fair
See, Hear and Experience the Effingham County Fair ... The high temps did not wilt the spirits of the crowd as they watched the 2010 Effingham County Fair Queen pageant. ...

Parade kicks off Effingham County Fair
The Effingham County Fair began as the annual parade made its way through downtown Springfield. Beth Epling served as grand marshal.

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