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Schnucks to reduce hours temporarily

Beginning March 15, Schnucks stores that are normally open 24 hours will now close at midnight, while all other stores will now close at 10pm. In a press release, Schnuck’s stated that they “are continuing to see an increase in customers and this temporary reduction in hours will allow us […]

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Oakwood Public Library closes March 16

Due to the rapidly changing updates on the Coronavirus the Oakwood Public Library has decided to be closed Monday March 16 and reopen Tuesday March 31. If you have books or movies checked out, don’t worry about fines as we are now fine free. They will also have the WiFi […]

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Heritage Schools to figure out what’s next

From Heritage School District Facebook post at 10:45 a.m. March 15: K-8 Principal Mrs. Sanders, HS Principal Mr. White, Superintendent Mr. Davis are scheduled to meet this afternoon to assess guidance coming in from Illinois State Board of Education for the coming shut down. A Food Plan for Free/Reduced students […]

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COVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: Pritzker to Illinoisans: Stay home this weekend

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The first novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed in central and southern Illinois, spanning eight counties, state officials said Saturday. Gov. JB Pritzker’s message to residents, as the state’s positive COVID-19 count reached 64, was clear at a news briefing in […]

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Champaign County Forest Preserve District cancels programs and closes indoor facilities through April 12

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District has been closely monitoring information related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will be taking the following precautions to ensure the safety of preserve visitors and staff.  All educational and public programs and events scheduled between March 14 and April 12, 2020 have been canceled. […]

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Marple Syrup Open House at Forest Glen Preserve canceled

Due to concerns of the spread of COVID-19 and the announcement of Gov. Pritzker recommending all events 250-1000 people be canceled or postponed, the Vermilion County Conservation District canceled the Maple Syrup Open House, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Forest Glen Preserve. “This decision is disappointing to make, […]