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“Welcome to the Prairie” scheduled for Sept. 10

Go back in time and experience what life was like in nineteenth-century east-central Illinois at the Museum of the Grand Prairie during the popular “Welcome to the Prairie” event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 10. The day begins with artisan demonstrations, including blacksmithing featuring renowned blacksmiths and outdoor cooking. […]

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Lake of the Woods Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence

MAHOMET, IL – Lake of the Woods Golf Course has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative  Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International  program. Joie Torres, Golf Course Superintendent, along with Chris Edmondson, Golf Course General Manager, led the  effort to maintain […]

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What is Health At Every Size? with Christie Clinic

By: Molly Sandgren, Family Nurse Practitioner, Christie Clinic Health At Every Size (HAES) is a growing paradigm shift in the healthcare community.  At first, it can seem counterintuitive. Traditional medical approaches to weight include thinking of obesity as a disease that alone will increase the risk of disability and death. […]

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2022 Royal Days Schedule

Friday, Aug. 56 p.m. Bags tournamentFood trucks (Smokin’ Joes, Taco Man, C&C Kitchen) Saturday, Aug. 6 8 a.m. Tractor show registration9 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run10 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kid’s Zone (inflatables, laser tag, obstacle course, face painting, Island Snow to Go ($5 wristband)10:30-1:30 Lunch-Royal Community Bldg. 12:30 […]

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St. Joseph Community 2022 Festival and 150th Year Celebration

Thursday, August 115 p.m. American Legion Fish Fry5-10 p.m. Carnival Rides, Games, Vendors, Food9 p.m. Legion 50/50 drawing Friday, August 125-10 p.m. Carnival Rides, Games, Vendors, Food5-11 p.m. Beer Tent (Live music by Logan Allen 8-11)5 p.m. American Legion Fish Fry6 p.m. Little Prince and Princess Coronation (north basketball court)6:30 […]

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I-57 resurfacing begins July 18

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Interstate 57 in northern Champaign County begins July 18.  The work zone will extend 7 miles from Thomasboro to Rantoul in both directions and includes the south ramps at the Rantoul interchange (exit 250). One lane in each direction will remain […]