The Vermilion County Conservation District’s Bunker Hill Historic Area at Kennekuk County Park is ready for the holidays. The buildings will be closed but visitors may walk or drive through the area to view the Atwood Home, Print Shop, Neff Grocery Store, Red Oak School, and Vermilion Chapel as they take in […]
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ISBE to review “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading” requirements in December
The Illinois State Board of Education, with guidance from the board committee, The Diverse and Learner Ready Teacher’s Network, has proposed a set of amended teaching standards aimed at creating culturally aware school leaders. If passed, the “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading” requirements would go into effect on Oct. 1, […]
Fall Festival lifts spirits of Heritage students
By Julia Schultz Heritage High School celebrated the week with a new tradition that had everyone in great spirits: Fall Festival. Fall Festival was a tradition that started in 2019. “We had such a great Homecoming week with students increasing their school spirit that we wanted to keep the momentum […]
Oakwood High School First Quarter Honor Roll
Oakwood High School has released first quarter Honor Roll lists for the 2020-21 school year.
Heritage chorus students to participate in ILMEA Masterclass Day
Five Heritage High School choral students auditioned for the ILMEA chorus on Oct. 15. All five students, Sam Gilbert, Trinity Tatman, Tristan Sands, Adena Paul and Ben Shanks were announced on the Senior Chorus on Nov. 2. They will represent Heritage High School in the District 3 virtual Master Class […]
Champaign County Election Day Voting Sites
On Election Day you can vote at your home precinct or at any of the universal locations listed below. Polls are open from 6AM-7PM. To find your home precinct, check your voter registration card or click here to look up your address. Precinct Polling Places: Douglass Center Annex – 804 N Fifth St. […]
Vermilion County Election Day Voting Sites
Voting sites in Vermilion County will be open on Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST. To find your polling place, use this map tool.
From Tomatoes to Petunias: The New Heritage Greenhouse Has it All
By Julia Schultz After having the same greenhouse for eighteen years, Heritage has decided to give their beloved learning environment an update. The greenhouse is used for growing all sorts of plants. They grow ornamental plants to edible plants. From herbs and tomatoes to petunias, it’s all an educational learning […]
Additional early voting sites open in Champaign County
The Champaign County Clerk’s office opened additional early voting sites in Champaign County opened on Oct. 19. The following sites are open weekdays from 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM. Early voting also continues at the […]
St. Joseph’s Hayden Cargo receives Employee Appreciation Recognition
St. Joseph Mayor Tami Fruhling-Voges has instituted a new program to recognize employees who go above and beyond for the community. Fruhling-Voges announced the new Employee Appreciation program during the Oct. 13 board meeting. The idea came to Fruhling-Voges when Hayden Cargo, a Village employee, went out of his way […]