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 […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine registration open for 65+ the week of Jan. 25
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 now be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all Champaign County residents 65 years of age and older. There are two convenient locations to receive […]
Urbana Park District will begin opening in-person programming after covid-19 numbers improve
With health officials moving our region into Tier One, of the “Restore Illinois” covid-19 protocol, Urbana Park District will begin opening its buildings and will begin in-person programming. “We are glad to open our buildings and begin in-person programs,” said Corky Emberson, Superintendent of Recreation. “When people come to our […]
Four teens charged in murder of two Oakwood teenagers
Oakwood Police Department: Four teens have been charged in the shooting death of an Oakwood man who they intended to purchase drugs from, as well as the death of a teenager who participated in the crime. Chief Deputy Michael Hartshorn says 18-year-old Ali Bryant, 17-year-old Camarion Halton, 16-year-old Jaevin Griggs […]
Vermilion County Conservation District provides “StoryWalk®”
The Vermilion County Conservation District has developed their first StoryWalk® highlighting the children’s literature book by Lindsay Barrett George, “In The Snow: Who’s Been Here?” on the Beech Grove Trail in Forest Glen Preserve. Pages of Barrett’s book are along the Beech Grove Trail, adding an interactive element to the […]
Champaign County adults 75 and up can get COVID-19 vaccine next week
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 are preparing two community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Champaign County residents 75 years of age or older. The group will hold vaccination clinics January 12-14, 2021 […]
IHSA, IESA meet with IDPH ahead of next week’s IHSA board meeting
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Executive Director Craig Anderson, members of the IHSA staff, and Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) staff members met virtually with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz, and IDPH Chief of Staff Justin DeWitt on the evening of […]
Illinois Driver Services facilities closed until Jan. 5
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that Driver Services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The expiration date for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended until June 1, 2021. Expanded Online ServicesWhite also […]
Urbana Park District extends the indoor activities suspension through December 27
In light of Governor Pritzker’s announcement that the state will extend Coronavirus Tier 3 mitigations “for a few weeks,” Urbana Park District will continue to suspend all indoor activities through Sunday, December 27. The following safety guidelines are in place: Suspend indoor fitness programs at Phillips Recreation Center, The Lake […]
Champaign County Area October Home Sales See Significant 14.77% Gain
Home sales in the Champaign County area surged beyond expectations in October, breaking all totals for the month on record in a housing market that has yet to slow down, according to the Champaign County Association of REALTORS®. A total of 272 home sales were reported in October in the […]
