In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2019. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students […]
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Illinois gas tax, vehicle registration fees and parking tax among those to be increased under new bills
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Pending approval by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinoisans could see several tax increases, which will pay for a $45 billion infrastructure project known as “Rebuild Illinois.” The “Rebuild Illinois” capital bill, which has passed in the Illinois House and Senate, will rebuild roads, bridges, public schools and university […]
Corey Plotner earns Masters Award
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Corey Plotner is on pace to run 2019 miles in 2019. The Ogden native picked up running as a freshman at St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 1991 just to stay in shape for basketball season. “I played basketball that one year and it was all running after […]
St. Joseph Township- Swearingen Memorial Library June Programs
Tuesdays Drop-In Crafts: 10 to 11 a.m. For Children ages 3 and up. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to do a craft project. Most crafts take 10-15 minutes. Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.: Adult Coloring Do you enjoy coloring? Are you age 18 or older? If […]
Homer Community Library June Programs
Movie Matinee – held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1pm, the library shows a movie geared toward our community’s senior citizens and retirees. Free Family Movie Night – held the 3rd Friday of each month at 7pm, the library shows a rated G or PG movie aimed at families with […]
Oakwood June Library Programs
Tuesdays 10 to 11 a.m.: Reading BuddiesKelli from WILL TV will be at the library to read a story from one of the PBS shows. Children will also do a craft that pertains to the story. Each children in attendance will receive a copy of the book that Kelli read […]
To Plant or Not to Plant: That is the Question
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com For many farmers in East Central Illinois, decision time is drawing near. In a typical weather pattern, farmers throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties have completed planting their crops and are waiting for the summer heat to kick in as the calendar year turns to June. But this […]
Resurfacing of I-74 near St. Joseph set June 3
ST. JOSEPH — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that resurfacing of Interstate 74 from about 2 miles east of St. Joseph to Illinois 49 will begin Monday, June 3. The project involves removal of old pavement and putting down a fresh layer and will require lane closures in both […]
IDOT Construction on Prospect Bridge to begin next week
CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that repairs to the bridge that carries Prospect Avenue over Interstate 74 in Champaign will begin Monday, June 3. The project involves making repairs to the bridge and replacing the bridge deck and will begin with placing protective shielding under the bridge […]
Local school districts impacted by late property tax bill date
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com Champaign County property owners can expect their property tax bills to arrive within the next few days. According to the Champaign County Clerk’s office, bills will be mailed out May 30 and May 31, and are already available to view on the Champaign County Property Tax Inquiry […]
