The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to cross country to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 24. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and competition, including social distancing of six feet, limiting groups to 50, including participants, […]
The IHSA released fall sport-specific guidelines Friday, giving way to golf to begin practice on Aug. 10 and participate in competitions Aug. 13. All Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines must be followed during practice and the competition, including social distancing of six feet and limiting groups to 50, including […]
Gov. JB Pritzker has been talking this week about the importance of wearing masks as Illinois’ COVID-19 positive case numbers have risen to four-percent statewide. Pritzker took further action Friday announcing that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will file emergency rules for businesses, schools, and child care establishments […]
WWII Veteran Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. John Gillen, 20, of Champaign, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Champaign on Aug. 12, 2020. Gillen’s remains will return to Champaign County on Aug. 7. While final arrangements are still being made, local fire departments along I-74 from Indianapolis to […]
According to the Illinois Regional COVID-19 Resurgence Criteria on the Illinois Department of Public Health website, Region 6 has 4 days of positive increases of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. That number, along with 1-day hospital admission increases over a 10 day span (1), is down from last week. […]
Summer will not come to a close in St. Joseph without a fireworks show. St. Joseph’s annual fall festival may not be happening on August 8, but the city will still display fireworks at Woodard Community Park/Sports Complex at dusk. Families are encouraged to come see the show, but the […]
Krannert Center of Performing Arts has canceled all public, in-person performances at the Center for fall 2020. The reduction in performances will provide additional space and time for safer, physically distanced university classes this fall in accordance with campus guidelines and the State of Illinois Phase 4 Reopening Plan. The […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The undefeated Royal Giants are one weekend away from running the table during the Eastern Illinois Baseball League’s season. The Giants opened postseason play on Sunday with pitchers Nolan Roseman and Adam Crites combining on a no-hitter in a 10-0 win over El Paso in a […]
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Defending Eastern Illinois Baseball League tournament champion Buckley will serve as the host for Sunday’s semifinal games in the 85-year-old league. The Dutch Masters, who have a record 16 tournament titles, are the No. 2 seed and will play in the day’s finale. Sunday’s action starts […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Not all of the details are clear. The scheduling is still in limbo. There’s not even a guarantee that the various state tournaments will be held. But one important point was revealed Wednesday afternoon which has area athletes, coaches and athletic directors in smiles. High school […]
