The Harvest Moon Drive-In Theater of Gibson City will open for its 66th season on May 8 under new guidelines while Illinois remains under the stay-at-home order. As restrictions are lifted throughout the state, Harvest Moon Drive-In will also be making adjustments to the way they operate. They are hopeful […]
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 5, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 25 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 208 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
St. Joseph, Ogden, Homer, Royal, Broadlands and Oakwood Restaurant Plans May 4 through May 10
Broadlands Lincoln Street Lounge will be open Monday thru Friday 11-130 for lunch Monday thru Friday, Saturday 8-1, and Wednesday and Friday 5-8. Homer Charlie’s Pizza is still open for take out 11 to 9 p.m. Call (217) 896-2073 to place your order. Large 3 topping $15.95, 2 medium 1-topping […]
Keeping up on immunizations and annual exams is important, even during the pandemic
While COVID–19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, medical professionals are also talking about the need for continued preventative care for persons of all ages. On Friday, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Public Health Department reminded residents of Illinois that they should continue to get immunizations for children and go to their annual […]
Heritage Seniors: Cody Pruitt, Anthony Arbuckle and Madisyn Jones
Cody Pruitt I am the son of Jesse and Tammie Pruitt of Homer. I enjoy playing Xbox with my friends, lifting weights, and getting outside hiking, fishing or working in the yard. After graduation, I plan on getting a job in the trades or becoming a police officer. […]
Oakwood Senior Spotlight: Kade Anderson, Ashley Audo, Dylanee Baker and Caide Borden
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St. Joseph-Ogden Senior Spotlight: Samantha Blobaum, Ginny Bytnar, Ross Booker and
Samantha Blobaum Drama Club, Art Club, FFA Samantha lives with her family in St. Joseph. Her hobbies include being outside, reading, working on arts and crafts, and hiking at Homer Lake. Samantha’s greatest memories at SJO include prom, post prom, all of the school plays, and being able to hang […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 4, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 10 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 183 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Illinois High Schools allowed to do virtual, drive-through, drive-in and individualized graduation ceremonies
Illinois Superintendents received more guidance on graduation ceremonies Saturday, answering some of their questions. Earlier in the week, Dr. Camen Ayala, the State Superintendent of Education, released a statement stating that in-person graduations, drive-through ceremonies and small group ceremonies would not be allowed during the stay-at-home order. Superintendents across the […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 3, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing four new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 173 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]