In a world where a good night’s sleep is often taken for granted, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is on a mission to ensure that no child sleeps on the floor. This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to ending child bedlessness across America, one handcrafted bed at a time. With […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed groundbreaking legislation on Friday mandating insurance companies in Illinois to cover all fertility treatments recommended by doctors. The new law, set to take effect in 2026, removes the bureaucratic hurdles that often force patients to undergo less effective treatments before gaining access to procedures like in […]
Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with fun, food, and entertainment at the annual St. Joseph Community Festival! From August 8th to August 10th, the Sports Complex off East Grand will be the hub of activities that bring the community together. This year’s festival promises something for everyone, from […]
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Monday to eliminate Illinois’ 1% tax on groceries, effective January 1, 2026. This change is part of Pritzker’s 2025 budget plan, which aims to address regressive taxes that disproportionately impact low-income families. The Illinois General Assembly approved the legislation in May when it passed […]
By: Anna Snowden, PA-C, Diplomate Fellow, SDPA, Christie Clinic Department of Dermatology August marks Psoriasis Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to shedding light on this chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This month serves as an opportunity to increase understanding and offer support to those living […]
Five St. Joseph-Ogden athletes traveled to Oregon to participate in the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals in mid-June. Lance Retz, Spencer Wilson, Aden Armstrong, and Carson Maroon placed fourth in the 4×8 relay Emerging Elite section, crossing the finish line at 8:04.26. Recent graduate Payton Carter placed 21st overall in the […]
Emotions can be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, especially for pre-teens. But Mahomet’s Cinda Bauman hopes to help children find empathy as they learn to process their emotions with her series of middle-grade books, “Hope & Horses.” Bauman’s passion for writing children’s books about mental health began with her debut novel, […]
The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy is partnering with the Champaign County Forest Preserve District to host an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods on July 27. This full-day celebration will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed to engage and educate attendees of all ages. The event […]
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing […]
This week, residents of Champaign and surrounding areas will have a significant opportunity to voice their frustrations over proposed water and wastewater rate hikes at two public forums scheduled by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike could see private water customers facing an […]
