Author: Press Release
St. Joseph #169 to conduct kindergarten screenings
St. Joseph Grade School will be conducting screenings on April 6-7 for children eligible to enter kindergarten this fall. To be eligible for kindergarten a child must be age 5 by September 1, 2021. During this time, your child will meet with a kindergarten teacher and a speech pathologist. To […]
Registration open for Vermilion County Conservation District summer camps
The Vermilion County Conservation District has opened registrations for the 2021 Summer Camp Programs at Forest Glen and Kennekuk County Parks. Experienced VCCD Camp Counselors offer a variety of one-day programs to children ages 3 – 13, focusing on quality outdoor nature experiences. Fee & pre-registration required for all camps. […]
CUPHD is expanding 1B Eligibility to Include Residents Age 16 and Older with Underlying Health Conditions or Disabilities
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for residents […]
Virtual Auction and Raffle to support U-C Books to Prisoners
Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is hosting its first-ever Virtual Auction & Raffle! The event will run Monday, February 22 – Saturday, March 6 at tinyurl.com/B2Pauction. Items include donations from local businesses, artists, and more! Proceeds from this event will help U-C Books to Prisoners fulfill its mission to provide free books […]
Champaign County Forest Preserve to re-open some spaces
As we head into the spring and summer seasons, the COVID pandemic is still the leading factor in planning for the reopening of both indoor and outdoor activities. Now that Region 6 has entered Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, some facilities and services of the Champaign County Forest Preserve […]
CUPHD expands 1B Eligibility to Include Residents Age 40-64 with Underlying Health Conditions and Disabilities
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for anyone […]
The University of Illinois lifts ‘essential activities only’ guidelines
The University of Illinois is lifting its ‘essential activities only’ guidelines on Feb. 8. School administrators issued the following Massmail announcement: “As you know, in the past several weeks, the university has successfully completed our re-entry testing program for the Spring 2021 semester. We are going to lift the essential […]
Several Cases of the COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7 identified in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) announces several cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, have been confirmed in Champaign County. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), viruses are constantly changing, and this includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that […]
IHSA releases 2021 schedule, basketball, dance, cheer and boys swimming can begin immediately
The IHSA Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on January 27, 2021, where the Board provided an updated sports schedule and other guidance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. “We understood the high level of anticipation surrounding today’s announcement, along with the scrutiny that will […]