BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com When Friday May 29, 2020 arrives, it will have been 74 days since people could gather for a sit-down meal at their favorite restaurant in Illinois. Still, as Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, dining out will take on a different atmosphere. […]
By Dani Tietz dani@sjodaily.com Lindsey Aden’s story began long before her time. The St. Joseph-Ogden Class of 2020 Valedictorian recognizes this. “My love of learning was found at a very young age as a result of many of my family members,” Aden said. “My grandmothers taught at both high schools […]
By Dani Tietz dani@sjodaily.com Oakwood’s Caleb Lashuay knows the gift he’s been given. A Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Lashuay entered high school with his sights set on getting straight A’s not because he wanted to prove something, but rather because he was just appreciative of the opportunity to learn. “I […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District has Forest Glen’s Famous Maple Syrup available for pick up at Forest Glen or Kennekuk Visitor Center’s walk-up windows. The District had to cancel the 2020 Maple Syrup Open House due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the the Glen had a very good syrup harvest. The […]
The Lake of the Woods golf course is updating their golf guidelines as the Central region of the Restore Illinois plan move into phase 3 on May 29. “With the current pandemic, we are committed to providing you an opportunity for outdoor recreation and exercise, if possible. Until further notice, […]
Illinois Secretary of State facilities will begin reopening for business on June 1 with a focus on new drivers, those with expired driver’s licenses or ID cards and vehicle transactions for the first two months. Beginning June 1 facilities in Chicago North, Chicago South and Chicago West will open on […]
By Jason Schifo Memorial Day, is set aside on the last Monday of May, today, to honor all the men and women who have died while serving in our military. It originated after the Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, and claimed more lives than any conflict […]
New jobless claims in May appear to level out By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate in Illinois reached a staggering 16.4 percent in April, the highest rate recorded since the modern system of tracking joblessness began in 1976, the Illinois Department of Employment Security […]
The last 60 days have been filled with surprises: cancellations of tournaments and games, closures of swimming pools and playground equipment, and postponements of parties and gatherings. The spring days and events that many children looked forward to became more quaint and family-focused as parents and local communities looked for […]
The high standards that St. Joseph-Ogden High School’s Jenna Schaefer set for herself put her on the path to become an Illinois State Scholar and to receive a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. She’s also been named a Valedictorian of the Class of 2020. “I’ve always […]
