Feb. 2, 2022The following school district will have remote learning only:Prairieview-Ogden Dist. 197St. Joseph Grade SchoolSt. Joseph Middle SchoolSt. Joseph-Ogden High School Closed Bright Beginnings Learning CenterChampaign County Forest PreservesChampaign County Sheriff’s OfficeChampaign Urbana Public Health DistrictElite Learning CenterHeritage School DistrictOakwood LibraryOakwood School DistrictParkland CollegeUrbana Park District
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Christie Clinic Photos: SJO Wrestling
This photo album of the SJO Wrestling Program is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/SJO-Wrestling-/.
Osborne retires after 25 years at Champaign County Forest Preserve
By Isabella Zarate After 25 years Sandy Osborne decided it was time to retire. Osborne had been with the Champaign County Museum of the Grand Prarie for nearly three decades. In that time, she remained in a part-time position as the Museum’s Education Program Specialist. In this role, Osborne worked […]
U of I students, staff and faculty now required to get COVID-19 booster
The University of Illinois is now requiring students, staff, and faculty to get a COVID-19 boost shot when they are eligible. University of Illinois President Tim Killeen wrote, “There is now significant evidence that vaccinations plus boosters are effective at preventing infections from developing into serious illness,” in a Mass […]
Christie Clinic Photos: 2021 Heritage boys’ basketball
This photo album of the 2021 Heritage boys’ basketball is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Oakwood-vs-Cissna-Park/.
Christie Clinic Photos: 2021 Oakwood Boys’ Basketball
This photo album of the 2021 Oakwood boys’ basketball is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos are taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/Oakwood-vs-Cissna-Park/.
Central Illinois Holiday Activities
November 21 In a tradition dating back to 1975, Farmer City will host its annual Christmas parade, featuring area marching bands, antique tractors, antique cars, Shrine organizations, horses and holiday floats. The parade, which runs through downtown, starts at 2 p.m. November 27 The Paxton Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin […]
Russell places sixth at IHSA State cross country meet
By Fred Kroner Sophomore Macie Russell became the second athlete in the history of the Oakwood and Salt Fork girls’ cross-country programs to earn all-state honors. Russell placed 16th on Saturday (Nov. 6) in the 256-runner Class 1A IHSA cross-country state meet at Detweiller Park, in Peoria. Her time was […]
St. Joseph board looks at splash pad opportunity
By Isabella Zarate In the middle of farm country, it’s often hard to find a water source to cool down during the long summer months. Especially for those who live in rural communities. Those days may be close to over for St. Joseph, IL, a town of roughly 4,000 residents […]
Vermilion County Conservation District to host “Thanksgiving at the Cabin”
Forest Glen Preserve will host the annual “Thanksgiving at the Cabin” on Sunday, November 7, from 1 TO 4 P.M. CST. Visitors are invited to come to the Pioneer Homestead Cabin to learn and watch how foods were prepared long ago using fire and ironware. You will see locally grown […]