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Each new year ushers in new laws in the state of Illinois. 2022 brought nearly 300. A few are highlighted below with a list of all laws that went into effect on or before Jan. 1, 2022 in pdf form at the end of the page. Restaurants SB 01846: Requires […]

Illinois driver services facilities and Secretary of State departments began a two-week-long closure Monday as a result of surging COVID-19 cases statewide. Online services, including checking eligibility to renew a driver’s license online, applying for a duplicate driver’s license, or renewing license plate stickers, will remain open on the Illinois Secretary […]

Beginning Jan. 3, individuals over 5 years of age will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms or entertainment venues according to a press release from the City of Chicago Tuesday. “Despite our diligent and equitable vaccine distribution efforts throughout this year, unfortunately, […]

Surging COVID-19 cases in Champaign County have local medical professionals concerned as the “real weight” of the Delta variant is filling hospital beds and a new, more-infectious variant, Omicron, sends warning signals in all parts of the world. According to AP News, the Omicron variant accounted for the majority of […]

Senior Evan Ingram led the Spartans in a 77-59 victory over Danville on Dec. 14.  With a season-high 25 points, Ingram also contributed 4 assists. The mid-Dec. performance wasn’t the first double-figure game for Ingram, though. He contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds against Casey-Westfield; 11 points, 4 rebounds and […]

The St. Joseph eighth-grade girls’ basketball team will compete in the 3A IESA State Tournament at Germantown Hills Middle School Saturday. The Panthers will tip-off against the undefeated Pleasant Plains at 1 p.m. St. Joseph won their Sectional Championship in a 31-27 victory over Pontiac on Dec. 8. To follow […]

This photo album of the 2021 SJCOC Wassail is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2021-SJCOC-Christmas/.

This photo album of the 2021 St. Joseph-Ogden vs. Oakwood girls’ basketball is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2021-SJO-vs-Oakwood-girls-basketball/.

Thank you to Christie Clinic for sponsoring this St. Joseph-Ogden and Oakwood basketball photo gallery. To see all the photos in gallery format visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2021-SJO-vs-Oakwood-Boys-Basketball/.

Oakwood School District officials broke ground on an addition to Oakwood Grade School Wednesday night.  Using ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds and $3 million in working cash bonds, the Oakwood community will move their junior high students from the current facility located north of the village into […]