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 […]
Author: Dani Tietz
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 […]
Krannert Center cancels all spring 2021 in-person performances
Krannert Center for Performing Arts has canceled all in-person Spring 2021 performances due to COVID-19 concerns. “As we monitor the situation and take into account the continuing pandemic-related health concerns and safety guidelines of the state and the university; the affiliated increased need for space and other resources to support […]
Ameren Illinois to continue moratorium on disconnections through March
With cooling temperatures and high unemployment rates due to the coronavirus, Ameren Illinois is suspending disconnections for the winter months. Effective Nov. 13, Amerern Illinois suspended disconnections for the winter months through March 31, 2021. Customers are still encouraged to continue to pay whatever they can afford in order to […]
Charlie Brown to air on PBS, Apple TV+
An ad free broadcast of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on PBS and PBS KIDS to complement the release of the classic films on Apple TV+ this holiday season. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will also air on PBS and PBS KIDS on November 22, 2020 at […]
Spectrum Preschool Screenings for New Students
Who: Calling all three and four year olds What: Participate in a developmental screening for preschool enrollmentWhen: Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Appointments available between 8:30 am & 11:30 amWhere: St. Joseph Grade School404 S. Fifth St. St. Joseph, IL 61873 Contact: Jennifer hastings, administrator, hastingsj@rccsec.org or 217-469-2291 ex. 126 _________________________________________________________________ Commonly Asked […]
St. Joseph, Odgen, Homer/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 18, 202
The number of active COVID-19 cases in area code 61873, which includes St. Joseph, currently stands at 49 active, up 6 from Tuesday, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 18 statistics. On Nov. 9 61873 had 9 active cases. Area code 61859, including Ogden, has 9 active cases, […]
Oakwood Grade School and Junior High moves to remote learning until Nov. 29
The Oakwood School District will transition to full remote learning through Nov. 29 after staff, administration and students have tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed. In a letter to parents on Monday, Superintendent Larry Maynard said 14 staff members at Oakwood Grade School are either identified with a positive […]