The number of active COVID-19 cases in zip code 61873, which includes St. Joseph, currently stands at 50 active, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 24 statistics. On Nov. 23 there were 48 active cases. Zip code 61859, including Ogden, has 11 active cases. On Nov. 23 there […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Carle, OSF call on community to do its part to curb COVID-19 spread
Trends in hospitalizations in Champaign County are concerning local hospital officials. Carle Foundation Hospital Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Chan and OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Dr. Jared Rogers joined Champaign-Urbana Public Health Director Julie Pryde Monday afternoon to discuss how rising positivity rates in Region […]
East Central Illinois 2020 Christmas Tree Guide
Picking up a freshly-cut Christmas tree is a family event that is sure to create lasting memories. East Central Illinois has a great selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees that are sure to make your home sparkle during the holidays. Our Christmas tree farm guide will help you find that perfect […]
St. Joseph, Odgen, Homer/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 23, 2020
The number of active COVID-19 cases in area code 61873, which includes St. Joseph, currently stands at 48 active, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 23 statistics. On Nov. 22 there were 59 active cases and on Nov. 21 there were 46 active cases. Area code 61859, including […]
Carle COVID-19 testing sites open Thanksgiving Day
Carle Hospital will host COVID-19 testing sites on Thanksgiving Day. Carle Champaign on Mattis | 8 am-6 pmCarle Mattoon on Hurst | 8 am-6 pmCarle Richland Memorial Hospital | 8 am-6 pmCarle Danville on Fairchild | 8 am-NoonCarle Hoopeston Regional | 8 am-Noon
Registration open for 3rd annual St. Joe Ho Ho Ho
There’s nothing quite like seeing Santa run through town. But it can happen at any time if you live in St. Joseph. The 3rd annual St. Joseph HO HO HO, a run to support the St. Joseph Food Pantry (Feed the Need), will be held virtually in 2020. Runners can […]
St. Joseph, Odgen, Homer/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 19, 2020
The number of active COVID-19 cases in area code 61873, which includes St. Joseph, currently stands at 42 active, up 7 from Thursday, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 20 statistics. Area code 61859, including Ogden, has 9 active cases, unchanged. Area code 61849, including Homer, has 17 […]
St. Joseph, Odgen, Homer/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 19, 202
The number of active COVID-19 cases in area code 61873, which includes St. Joseph, currently stands at 35 active, down 14 from Wednesday, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 19 statistics. Area code 61859, including Ogden, has 9 active cases, unchanged. Area code 61849, including Homer, has 13 […]
CCFPD unveils KRT Salt Fork River Crossing signage, thanks Jimmy John’s for donation
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District unveiled the Salt Fork River Crossing signage along the Kickapoo Rail Trail on Nov. 18. The signage onto the bridge heading east consists of black, steel casing with engraved rustic-looking wood. Jimmy John and Leslie Liautaud, who made an initial donation of $150,000 and […]
IHSA puts pause on all IHSA sports and activities
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors maintain compliance with the most recent Tier 3 mitigations issued by Governor Pritzker and will pause all IHSA winter sports and activities by November 20. “All IHSA sports and activities will cease by November 20 for what we hope is a short-term […]