St. Joseph-Ogden’s Stasia Conerty, Evan Schmitz and Alyssa Shoviak were recognized for their instrumental and vocal talents by the ILMEA Monday. Conerty has been names to the District 3 Soprano 1 Chorus, Schmitz will play trombone in the concert band and Shoviak will play the oboe in the orchestra. Due […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Local Coaches look at summer wrestling season
Wrestling coaches throughout the state of Illinois were aware that the winter competitive season would most likely be moved to the summer of 2021. So, while the state has been shocked by the back-and-forth between the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois High School Associations’ decision on basketball, […]
IHSA basketball will be “moved into spring”
Nothing could be more unclear: will IHSA basketball be played in the winter or in the spring. During Thursday’s press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker said that winter high school sports, including basketball, would be “moved into spring” after the IHSA announced the previous day it would defy the IDPH guidelines […]
State Superintendent urges districts to prioritize safety after IHSA decision on basketball
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala wrote to superintendents and principals throughout Illinois Wednesday night, urging them to prioritize the health and safety of students and staff as they approach their decision on whether or not to participate in the IHSA basketball season in 2020-21. “We recognize the value […]
IESA to follow IDPH youth sport guidance, for now
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) released a statement after the IHSA decided to move forward with high school basketball despite IDPH guidelines Wednesday. “Earlier today, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) held a special meeting of their Board of Directors,” Executive Director Steve Endsley wrote.. “During their meeting, the […]
IHSA to allow basketball to begin Nov. 16, wrestling moved to summer
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will allow high school basketball practices to begin on Nov. 16 despite changes to youth sport guidelines that moved basketball into the high-risk category Tuesday. Boys and girls basketball programs will be allowed 31 games beginning Nov. 30. As a part of the mitigation […]
Illinois High School Basketball season put on hold
One day before the IHSA board will meet to discuss the fate of winter sports, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) elevated the sport of basketball from a medium risk level to a high-risk level. Basketball practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16 and games on Nov. 30. […]
Funds for Champaign County Forest Preserve to bridge past with future
Elections often connect the past to the future. The Champaign County Forest Preserve Referendum is no different. CCFPD has not had a voter-approved tax increase in its 72-year history. Yet, Champaign County forest preserve lands have increased from 260 acres to the 4,000 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, and waterways […]
Heritage District announces first COVID-19 case
Heritage Community School District has informed parents of the first positive COVID-19 case as of Oct. 22. “The county health department in which the individual resides officially informed the district and has instructed us on the steps to be undertaken by the district,” a letter to stakeholders said. “That includes […]
IDPH releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
The Illinois Department of Public Health released plans to distribute a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. The treatment will be free of charge to state residents seeking to be inoculated against COVID-19. “There will not be a cost to individuals for the vaccine, although providers may charge a small […]
