A Champaign County election judge serving in the Brookens Gym has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Champaign County Clerk. A press release from the Clerk’s office stated that the election judge was informed that they tested positive for COVID-19 at 10:30 a.m. The judge was removed from their […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Municipal video gaming revenues down in 2020
The suspension of video gaming operations are taking a toll on tax revenues for local municipalities throughout the State of Illinois. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, video gaming operations were suspended from March 16, to June 30, 2020. According to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s September report, state-related […]
Armstrong Potomac Cross Country Photos from Sept. 8, 2020
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Kilborn Alley to perform at Homer Lake Sunday
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Grunge. Hip Hop. R&B. Heavy Metal. Rock. Rap. The 1990’s were all about music. Champaign natives Andrew Duncanson, Josh Stimmel and Chris Breen began their band, Kilborn Alley, in 1999. They had no idea where their talent might take them. Producing blues music for 19 years, […]
Antique Ford Day in St. Joseph, IL
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Prairie A’s Antique Ford Club will host Antique Ford Day in St. Joseph on August 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owners of antique Fords, including Model A and Model T Fords, whether original or restored, shiny or rusty are invited to bring their vehicle […]
Champaign County Home Sales and Median Prices Ease in June
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Champaign County residential home sales and median home sale prices remained sluggish in June as compared to a year ago while inventory tightened, according to the Champaign County Association of REALTORS®. CCAR reports a total of 340 home sales were reported in June, comparable to 391 sales […]
July 29 St. Joseph Street maintenance
The Village of St. Joseph will oil streets on the morning of Monday July 29, weather permitting. The Village asks that cars are not parked on the following streets: Market St. Walker St. 7th between Grand St. and Walker St. Northgate Dr. 7th St. between Ethel St. and Lincoln St. […]
2019 SJO 5K Results and Pictures
The 2019 SJO 5K to benefit the St. Joseph Middle School and St. Joseph-Ogden High School running programs took place at 7:30 a.m. on July 27. The following are results based on gender and age groups. To see more photos click here. Female Open Winners Place Name City Bib […]
Chad Goldenstein wants his girls to learn a few things about life
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com CHAMPAIGN, ILL. – Chad Goldenstein wants his daughters, Grace (13) and Greta (10) to learn a couple of things about life. And so, he is helping them raise cattle. The Goldenstein’s day begins with responsibility, going to the barn where they feed, wash and train their […]
Huls sisters find passion with livestock
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Watch out world. Madison and Morgan Huls have found their passion through 4-H. “I found out that I have a passion for cows, that I love cows and I want to keep doing cows for the rest of my life,” 10-year old Morgan […]