The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, which will provide much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed. “This unprecedented public-private partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing […]
Heritage once again finds itself at the top of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list with a “recognition” rating for the fiscal year 2019. Of the 851 school districts that reported, 706 were in the 2020 “recognition” category, the highest number in the history of the report. […]
For the 14th year in a row, Prairieview-Ogden CCSD #197 has been recognized at the top of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list. Prairieview-Ogden once again received “recognition” status in FY 2019. Of the 851 school districts that reported, 706 were in the 2020 “recognition” category, the […]
After seven years in the “review” category on ISBE’s financial profile, St. Joseph CCSD #169 has been dropped into the “early warning” category, according to a report released Wednesday. St. Joseph is joined by 24 other school districts in the state at “early warning.” For the last 17 years, ISBE […]
For the 5th year in a row, St. Joseph-Ogden CHSD #305 has been recognized at the top of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list. St. Joseph-Ogden once again received “recognition” status in FY 2019. Of the 851 school districts that reported, 706 were in the 2020 “recognition” […]
For the second year, Oakwood CUSD #76 has been placed in the “review” category of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list. In 2015, the district was placed in the lowest “watch” category, then over the next two years, they continued to be monitored closely by ISBE in […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District remains committed to supporting the health of our residents and visitors under the State of Illinois shelter-from-home order from the Governor’s Office. On March 31, 2020, Governor Pritzker extended the order for people to stay at home through the end of April 2020. Under […]
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing daily media briefings. The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing eight new cases. As of today, there are 46 confirmed cases in Champaign […]
Musicians have a way of making the best out of hard times. From lyrics that put the world into perspective, to chords that move the heart, creation is the artist’s way to get through hard times. For decades, Lou DiBello’s musical talent has moved crowds. But, like the rest of […]
The St. Joseph Community Spring Garage Sales, scheduled for April 30-May 2, are being canceled in accordance with the CDC’s COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. The fall sales will take place in September.
