Illinois Superintendents received more guidance on graduation ceremonies Saturday, answering some of their questions. Earlier in the week, Dr. Camen Ayala, the State Superintendent of Education, released a statement stating that in-person graduations, drive-through ceremonies and small group ceremonies would not be allowed during the stay-at-home order. Superintendents across the […]
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 3, 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 173 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 2, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 20 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 169 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Guidance for Illinois church gathering provided by public health
*Our staff will be catching up with local Superintendents this week to see what their individual graduation plans are. Each school district understands that plans are adjustable at this point in time. This is information from state officials on what schools can and cannot do for the Class of 2020, […]
Most Beloved Church in Lena challenges ban on worship services
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A church in northern Illinois has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home executive order, and especially its restrictions on public worship services. The suit was filed by the Thomas More Society, a conservative legal […]
Remote Learning: Parents help navigate, Model needs work
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as […]
Guidelines for Farmer’s Markets in Champaign County
By Brogan Hennesy Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and UBA’s Market in the Square will all remain open to shoppers in 2020. In order to keep produce, vendors, and shoppers safe, a collaboration has been made to create the Champaign Urbana COVID-19 Market […]
Heritage Senior Spotlight: Aliya Holloman, Kacie Roberts and Owen Weisman
Aliya Holloman I plan to continue my studies in the medical field, working my way up to becoming a Neonatologist. I recently just committed to Trinity International University, where I will continue to play both softball and basketball! Kacie Roberts I am the […]
Oakwood Senior Spotlight: Rhett Harrison, Skylar Mackiewicz, Tannar Pouilliard, Tyler Petticrew and Zane LaBonte
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St. Joseph-Ogden Senior Spotlights: Payton Clements, Chayce Livingston, Lucas Downing and Max Chatterton
Payton Clements Bass Fishing (4 years), Football (3 years), FFA Payton lives in Ogden with his family. His hobbies are fishing and working on cars. Payton’s greatest memories at SJO center around being a part of the SJO football team and the SJO bass fishing team. He also really enjoyed […]