BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Spartans couldn’t hold onto an early lead and dropped a 61-45 non-conference decision on Monday at Teutopolis. SJ-O led 14-13 after one quarter, but trailed 26-21 at halftime. Chance Izard led the Spartans with 20 points, including three baskets from three-point range. Izard has a […]
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Top-ranked Paris ends St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball season
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Unbeaten and top-ranked Paris ended the girls’ basketball season for St. Joseph-Ogden on Monday with a 62-35 win in a Class 2A sectional semifinal game at Paris. The Tigers scored all 62 of their points in the first three quarters. Paris led 18-13 after one quarter […]
Bill banning Illinois residents from pumping gas is tabled
The Illinois General Assembly tabled House Bill 4571 on Tuesday. The Gas Station Attendant Act sponsored by Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) came off the docket for the House Rules Committee after Lilly said that the intention of the law would be to start a conversation, not to make it […]
Fine proposes bill to stop sell and use of gas-powered leaf blowers
Illinois Senator Laura Fine (D-9th district) has filed Senate Bill 3313 which states, “a person may not operate or sell at retail a gas-powered leaf blower in the State. It provides that a person who violates the amendatory Act’s provisions shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed […]
Proposed Illinois fees on plastics, Styrofoam ban aimed at helping environment
Several lawmakers are focusing on regulations and fees to curb plastic consumption in the state of Illinois. Illinois Senator Emil Jones (D-14th District) has proposed Senate Bill 2920, which will place a ban on plastic straws — even if they are made from corn — while Rep. Ann Williams (11th […]
Bill would require $1 million liability insurance for Illinois gun owners
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-17th District) is looking to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. House Bill 5170 proposes that those applying for or renewing a FOID card must submit to the Illinois State Police that he or she has proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million […]
SJ-O, Heritage and Oakwood in Regional play at St. Joseph-Ogden High School
St. Joseph-Ogden High School will host an IHSA 2A Regional next week. The schedule is as follows: Mon., Feb. 24 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (8) Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm) vs. (11) Fithian (Oakwood) Tue., Feb. 25 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (4) St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. (13) Westville Game 3 […]
Bennett-Manar to host discussion about prescription drug prices in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – Champaign-area residents concerned about rising prescription drug prices will have an opportunity to become educated at a town hall on Monday, March 9th, presented by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). This is the first of a series of town halls that will […]
Carle expanding access to safe medication disposal
Urbana, Ill.— Carle’s Pharmacy director Linda Fred, RPh, and others launched a safe, easy and anonymous way for community members to dispose of medications with the installation of a secure box in the Orchard Street lobby at Carle Foundation Hospital. As a pharmacist, Fred understands the risks and dangers of […]
RE/MAX welcomes Oakwood alum Tessa England
Oakwood native Tessa England had joined the RE/MAX Realty team in Champaign. The 2012 Oakwood High School graduate left Central Illinois for Alaska in 2013. For four years she worked as a banker, learning the importance of business & customer service. She also became interested in the real estate industry […]
