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Cross at the Crossroads

1900 Pike Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

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The Cross at the Crossroads Welcome Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during November to April. From May to October is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This site hosts several community events which includes Easter sunrise and memorial services.

Soaring nearly 200 feet into the Midwestern sky, the Cross is a landmark for the more than 19 million travelers who pass through Effingham each year along Interstates 57 and 70. Other features of the site include a visitor center, chapel and a 10 Commandments display.

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Sparkle and Spruce: Holiday Soirée

McKenna Yost Convention Center •  Nov 01 @ 10AM

Kick off the season with Mila Rose Boutique’s Holiday Shopping Event at the McKenna Yost Convention Center in Mattoon, IL! Shop local vendors, enjoy live music,…

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Straight No Chaser at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Nov 07 @ 7PM

Enjoy a festive night with the celebrated nine-man a-cappella group, Straight No Chaser! This high-spirited performance offers something for everyone — heartwarming classics, laugh-out-loud moments, and…

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Disenchanted! at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Nov 08 @ 7PM

Join Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in this hilarious hit musical that's anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know -…

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