Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney granted a restraining order to temporarily block the governor’s latest executive order Monday afternoon, putting the statewide stay-at-home plan in jeopardy. The ruling technically only releases Bailey from the executive order. But Pritzker said during a press conference on Monday that the worry […]
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 27, 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 109 cases. In addition, we are reporting one more death in Champaign County. This person was a […]
Heritage High School Senior Spotlights: Jada Davis, Janelle Beisswanger and Kamdyn White
Jada Davis I’m the daughter of Scott and SaLena Davis from Homer, Illinois. My favorite food is garlic bread. With the coronavirus, I miss getting to see my friends at school and supporting our baseball and softball teams. In the fall I will be attending the University of Illinois to […]
Oakwood Senior Spotlight: Allie Plotner, Allison Jones and Alyssa Hosler
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St. Joseph-Ogden Seniors: Nathan Maier, Emily Hardimon, Connor Lusk and Rylee Stahl
Nathan Maier Basketball (3 years), Football (1 year) Nathan lives in St. Joseph with his family. He has two older brothers. His hobbies are reading books, working on his computer, practicing photography, filming, and hanging out with family. Nathan’s greatest memories at SJO include his positive times being a part […]
St. Joseph-Ogden recognizes the 2020 National Honor Society Inductees
St. Joseph-Ogden High School found a way to honor the 2020 National Honor Society Inductees through creating a video ceremony for all to experience. The following students have been inducted into the 2020 St. Joseph-Ogden High School National Honor Society: Abigail Behrens Ella Besson Brandie Bowlin Mara Burkhalter Crayton Burnett […]
Pritzker encourages school districts to prepare for e-learning in fall 2020
Gov J.B. Pritzker said school districts should take time over the summer months to develop in a press conference Sunday. Dave Dahl from WTAX asked if teachers and administrators should spend their time over summer months preparing e-learning or in-person learning. Pritzker said, “I would prepare for both because it […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 26, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 105 cases. There have been a total of five COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Changes to golf coming in Illinois on May 1
Tee time will look a little different on the 683 golf courses across the state of Illinois beginning May 1. For starters, people will be able to golf after nearly a month-long closure. But, according to operational restrictions provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, new guidelines […]
What you need to know about the Illinois mask requirement
Beginning May 1, Illinois residents will be required to cover their faces while in public spaces. The mandate is part of the Illinois stay-at-home order, which Gov. JB Pritzker extended through May 30. Persons over the age of 2 “who are able to medically tolerate a face-covering or a mask” […]