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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oakwood Sports Canceled until April 5, 2020
Oakwood High School and Junior High are canceling all athletic activities effective today through April 5th. They are also the Oakwood High School Athletic Awards Night for March 17th. Coaches will be contacting athletes to distribute their awards.
Pritzker cancels private and public K-12 schools from March 17 to March 30
Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed all public and private K-12 schools from March 17 to March 30 late Friday afternoon. “This is the right thing to do to protect our students, our staff and our teachers,” Pritzker said. “No school district will see their state funding cut as a result of […]
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. […]
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, […]
Champaign County Circuit Clerk Katie Blakeman Encourages Court Patrons to Utilize Online Services
Out of concern for the health of our court partners, staff and the public, the Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s Office is encouraging court patrons to use our many online services for as much court business as possible. Using these services can reduce the number of people visiting the courthouse in […]
Oakwood Schools to remain open, follow recommendations of health professionals
Oakwood CUSD #76 continues to monitor the situation involving COVID-19 and is working in coordination with county and state health authorities. At this time, there are no suspected cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in the County and therefore we are NOT planning to close school. Superintendent Larry Maynard said that the […]