Worldwide cases of COVID-19 topped 4 million this week, concern is mounting as very small clusters of children have shown adverse responses to fighting off COVID-19. As many as 93 children have presented in New York with a new pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, likely linked to COVID-19 — and five […]
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Oakwood Parade to celebrate Class of 2020 on Sunday
Oakwood residents are invited to celebrate the class of 2020 on Sunday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. as seniors drive a vehicle through town. “We are asking the community to step outside their house and wave, ring a bell, shake your noisemakers and holler at these kids to give them […]
2020 Vermilion County Fair Canceled
The Vermilion County Fair and Expo board released a statement Tuesday, cancelling the 2020 Vermilion County Fair, which was scheduled for June 24 to 28. “With the state’s plan to reopen, it wouldn’t allow for us to open,” the board’s President Rick White said. “Our number one priority is keeping […]
Mahomet’s 2020 Freedom Fest Canceled
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has canceled the 2020 Freedom Fest, an annual Fourth of July Celebration at Lake of the Woods. “The continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and concern for the health and safety of participants made it the right decision, albeit a very difficult one”, stated Mary Ellen […]
Frankie Izard transfers from Lake Land College to play D-1 softball at Louisiana-Lafayette
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Stories like Frankie Izard’s come along about once a century. Maybe twice. They are the heart-warming tales that give credence to the theory that anything can happen and it’s never too late to get a start in a sport. Izard played one year of high school […]
Oakwood Senior Spotlight: Josh Giancaspro, Kaden Lappin, Kaden Park and Luke White
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Oakwood Senior Spotlight: Grady Trees, Chris Winkler, Halley Woods and Gage Zimmer
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 12, 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 308 cases. In addition, we are reporting one more death in Champaign County. This person was a […]
Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services
By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The attorney representing two Republican lawmakers in separate cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s emergency powers has three new clients: a hair salon owner and a restaurateur with two establishments. Thomas DeVore, in the five cases, argues the governor has neither constitutional […]
St. Joseph, Ogden, Homer, Royal, Broadlands and Oakwood Restaurant Plans May 11 through 20
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 […]