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 containersIn 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.
City council approves change orderDue 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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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 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.
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
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
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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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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
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
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
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
1900 and 1901 & Effingham County— Effingham County Agricul tural board. 1900 and 1901 1901 600 00 Fulton County— Avon Fair and Improvement association, ...Daily Guide Directory
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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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