Playing in high-caliber, high-stakes games is something Bree Trimble and Peyton Crowe are used to. As Spartans, Crowe and Trimble were part of the most successful season in school history, capturing third place in the IHSA Class 2A girls’ basketball tournament, finishing the season with a 29-5 record in 2019. […]
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Oakwood Seniors receive Illinois State Scholar recognition
The following seniors from Oakwood High School have been named Illinois State Scholars. To be considered for State Scholar eligibility, a student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a resident of Illinois, attend an approved high school, Perform in the top one-half of your high school class […]
Twelve SJ-O Seniors named Illinois State Scholar
The following seniors from St. Joseph-Ogden High School have been named Illinois State Scholars. To be considered for State Scholar eligibility, a student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a resident of Illinois, attend an approved high school, Perform in the top one-half of your high school […]
Graham leaves behind a legacy of creating experiences for students
There is so much in this world to do and explore. St. Joseph Middle School Principal Chris Graham has lived that. Perhaps Graham began down the path to education later than others typically do, but there were a few other things to do first. After he married his wife, Ann, […]
Jacob Spear to play baseball at Danville Area Community College
There’s always a reason to get back up. And many times, that mentality will lead to some good things. For example, even after being handed life’s unimaginable circumstances, Oakwood High School’s Jacob Spear has gone on to commit to play baseball at Danville Area Community College in the spring of […]
Oakwood Football vs. Bismark-Henning: Christie Clinic Photos
Christie Clinic brings photos from Oakwood Football Senior Night. To view all the photos visit: https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2021-Oakwood-Football/.
Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24
Champaign County Crime Stoppers will host an Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24 from 9-11 am in the University of Illinois – Parking Lot E14. Guests are asked to enter from First Street (Corner of First and Kirby near the State Farm Center). […]
Call for Art Submissions for “Pandemics as a Portal to Change”
The Krannert Art Museum, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, The Urbana Free Library, Urbana Arts and Culture Program, the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois, and Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, among other organizations, are calling for art that reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists are invited to […]
Savoy 16 announces free Summer Movie Series
The Savoy 16 Movie Theatre has announced is 2021 Free Summer Movie Series. The selected movies, free to all ages will show at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, beginning on May 25. Doors open at 9 a.m. Attendance is limited to stadium capacity. The schedule for the Savoy […]
Pence receives state recognition, joins Ingram and Beyers in All-Conference
St. Joseph-Ogden sophomore standout Ty Pence has been named to the 2021 IBCA 2A All State Team. Pence is only one of three sophomore chosen statewide. The 6’6″ guard who averaged 25.7 and 10.5 rebounds per game was also named to the first team of the Illini Prairie Conference. Pence […]
