The Champaign County Forest Preserve board of trustees heard an update on the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) Extension Study that was developed by the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPD) through funding from an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Statewide Planning and Research grant and local match from Carle Health […]
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10 Question Friday: Kevin Stillwell
About – Kevin Stillwell Frerichs & Stillwell lnsu ance Services is just a few days away from 25 years of age. Marc Frerichs and I co-founded the business in January 1996, just in time for the tornado of April 1996 which hit Urbana and Ogden. We are very proud of […]
New jobless claims surge in Illinois
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – More than 107,000 Illinois workers filed first-time unemployment claims last week, a 45-percent increase over the week before as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to wreak havoc on the state and national economies. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported that there were 107,616 new claims […]
CCFPD board gets first glance at Homer Lake Nature Center
Located on the southeast corner of Champaign County, Homer Lake is know as a place to connect. Visitors use the 814 acres connect to nature, to their loved ones, to experiences and to friends, both old and new. Visitors come from all around to fish, to kayak, to walk through […]
Bunker Hill Historic Area at Kennekuk County Park Decorated for the Holidays
The Vermilion County Conservation District’s Bunker Hill Historic Area at Kennekuk County Park is ready for the holidays. The buildings will be closed but visitors may walk or drive through the area to view the Atwood Home, Print Shop, Neff Grocery Store, Red Oak School, and Vermilion Chapel as they take in […]
Independent candidates can still file for St. Joseph 2021 consolidated election
The Republican and Democrats held their caucus to nominate board of trustee candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. No one showed up to the Democrat caucus, and the Republicans nominated Tami-Fruhling-Voges for a 4-year term as mayor and Terri Cummings, Max Painter and Jeff Van Buskirk for 4-year terms as […]
St. Joseph Christmas parade set for Dec. 19
Community means everything in St. Joseph. That is evident in the way ideas are received and executed, even on short notice. When Village residents Audrey Short and Tessa Smith attended the Sidney Christmas Parade, they immediately thought that organizing one in St. Joseph on Dec. 19 would be a good […]
Ceremony to honor Nadirah Edwards scheduled for Dec. 10
A ceremony to honor Nadirah Edwards will be held at St. Joseph-Ogden High School at 4 p.m. on Dec. 10. The SJ-O senior passed away on Dec. 3 after a car accident just north of St. Joseph. The organ donor flag ceremony will take place at the St. Joseph-Ogden football […]
IESA seeks donations to stay afloat
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA), the governing body of athletic and non-athletic activities at the middle/jr. high school level, has launched a fundraiser to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s operating funds come from operating funds are the result of attendance at the state series events, not […]
Without sports “downtime” looks different for athletic directors and coaches
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Change has been the operative word during the past nine months. The coronavirus pandemic is responsible for the upheaval in everyone’s lives. No matter your age, things are quite different with only a glimmer of hope that they will change any time soon. The majority of […]
