The Vermilion River basin, a treasure trove of biodiversity, is set to be the center of attention on February 13, 2024, with a special seminar focused on its freshwater mussel population. This educational event, hosted by mollusk experts from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will offer the public an insightful […]
In a remarkable natural phenomenon not witnessed since 1803, Central Illinois is poised to experience a rare, synchronized emergence of two different cicada broods this spring. Brood XIII, a 17-year cycle cicada, and Brood XIX, a 13-year cycle species, will simultaneously break ground in an event that last occurred when […]
By Fred Kroner Heritage couldn’t hold onto a first-quarter lead on Friday (Jan. 19) and dropped a first-round decision in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament at Villa Grove, 71-34. The Hawks held a 12-11 lead after one quarter. Rylan White led Heritage with 17 points, including two baskets from three-point […]
By Fred Kroner Jaydah Arrowsmith and Nikita Taylor each scored 19 points on Friday (Jan. 19) as Oakwood earned a win in the fifth-place game of the Vermilion County Tournament at Salt Fork with a 46-35 victory over Armstrong-Potomac. Arrowsmith knocked down the Comets’ lone three-pointer. Rylee Wright scored four […]
By Fred Kroner Top-seeded Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin upended second-seeded Oakwood, 62-50, on Saturday (Jan. 20) in the championship game of the boys’ Vermilion County basketball tournament at Danville Area Community College. Alec Harrison led the Comets with 16 points. Carsen Dudley tallied 13 points and Cort Vermillion netted 11 points. Jackson Dudley […]
By Fred Kroner Capping a week where it competed in 10 dual meets in a five-day period at four different sites, the St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling team swept meets at home from four opponents on Saturday (Jan. 20). The Spartans whipped St. Thomas More (66-18), Decatur MacArthur (60-21), Decatur Unity Christian […]
By Fred Kroner Addy Martinie hit the 20-point mark for the third time in her last four games on Thursday (Jan. 18) as St. Joseph-Ogden stayed unbeaten in the Illini Prairie Conference with a 46-33 win at home over Monticello. Martinie bagged four three-point shots en route to a game-high […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Seven different squad members made a three-point shot for the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team on Friday (Jan. 19) in a 79-43 win at home over Chillicothe IVC. Tanner Jacob dropped in five three-point shots, matching his season’s high. Jacob scored 19 points, Tanner Siems totaled […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) has unveiled a unique and delightful event for winter enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Dubbed the “CCFPD Snowflake Search,” this engaging activity invites guests to explore the picturesque landscapes of the county’s forest preserves while hunting for artistically crafted snowflakes. Starting January 18 […]
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched an online appointment system in September for Illinois drivers needing to come to a driver’s services facility, ostensibly to reduce wait times. The “Skip-The-Line” program introduced upgrades to the secretary of state’s website as well as a shift in policy, requiring […]
