BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com There is nothing like spending time with family for the holidays. For decades, the Champaign-Urbana Ballet Academy’s performance of “The Nutcracker” has brought families together as they dress up to watch the ballet on stage. And while many may not notice, the organization has also brought […]
Heritage Performing Arts will be hosting their winter program on Dec. 13. Grades K-4 will present their winter program in the Heritage Elementary and Junior High Gym from 2 to 3 p.m. From 7 to 8 p.m., fifth-grade students will perform with the Heritage Junior High and High School choral […]
The St. Joseph-Ogden High School Band will perform their Holiday Concert, featuring the Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and Guitar Ensemble, on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The concert will be in the small gym of the high school and admission is free.
Getting pancakes at Applebee’s is a great way to support the St. Joseph-Ogden Band. For $5, guests can get a plate of pancakes, a side of bacon and a drink at the Applebee’s located at 2121 North Prospect in Champaign on Dec. 7 from 8 to 10 a.m.
An afternoon spent at a local Christmas tree farm and an evening gathered around the tree with twinkling lights is a tradition that many families share. But finding the perfect tree and keeping it looking good throughout the holiday season takes a little know-how. For starters, know what kind of […]
Picking up a freshly-cut Christmas tree is a family event that is sure to create lasting memories. East Central Illinois has a great selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees that are sure to make your home sparkle during the holidays. Our Christmas tree farm guide will help you find that perfect […]
Champaign Urbana Ballet presents its holiday classic, The Nutcracker, for one weekend only, December 5-8 at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Nutcracker regulars and first-timers alike can ring in the holiday season with this outstanding production that features intricate stagecraft, live orchestration by the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and, as […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What does it take to realize your dreams? Like many successful athletes, St. Joseph-Ogden’s Hannah Dukeman learned early on that a dream is only a dream without dedication and hard work. “When I was younger, I wanted to play some sport at the professional level, I […]
BY NICK SCHNEIDER First State Bank of Forrest The holiday season is upon us. Unless your name is E.Scrooge, you may have a person or two on your list. From the early season snow to the holiday décor in so many stores to the ringing of the Salvation Army […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Delegates of the Illinois Association of School Boards, a lobbying group that advocates for education policy in the Illinois state legislature, voted against a measure on Saturday that would call for support of the development of legislation that would allow school staff to be trained and […]
