By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As COVID-19 infection rates continued to fall Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the first delivery of a vaccine could arrive in Illinois as early as next week, although it could take several months before it is widely available to the general public. Speaking […]
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Heritage announces second-semester plans
The Heritage School District will continue with the model that brought them through the beginning of the 2020-21 school year during second semester. Families will have the option to decide if they want their child to attend school each day for four hours plus one hour of online instruction or […]
Shadden’s Christmas lights add joy to the holiday season
What began as a family tradition has turned into a Christmas display that the St. Joseph community cherishes every year. Mark Shadden and his wife, Penny, began an annual light display almost 25 years ago when their children were little and they lived in Heather Hills. “There was a man […]
Republicans Fruling-Voges, Cummings, Painter and Van Buskirk to be on 2021 ballot
The 2020 Republican caucus to vote on who will represent the Republican Party in the April 6, 2021 consolidated election, Jim Wagner 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 trustees. About 50 people attended the caucus […]
Edwards to be remembered through Art Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund for a 17-year old St. Joseph-Ogden High School student who passed away last week has been established. Described as a kind-hearted young woman who loved to learn, Nadirah Edwards also excelled in the visual and dramatic arts. Her family has established a Art Scholarship Fund in remembrance […]
Oakwood’s Dustin Danger creates space for big dreams
Life is speaking to Dustin (Liggett) Danger. And the Oakwood native is listening. The 39-year old has never questioned was he was put on the Earth to do: he was made to create. “I was a really good artist when I was younger,” Danger said. “When I was 17, I […]
With potential vaccine approval looming, Pritzker warns of long distribution process
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Health officials gave an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine plan Friday with potential federal approval anticipated as early as next week. Gov. JB Pritzker said the state still expects to get 109,000 doses to be initially distributed in the 50 counties with […]
10 Question Friday: BJ Hackler
About BJ Hackler BJ Hackler is the retired owner of BJ’s Beauty Shop in St. Joseph and served for 36 years as the Mayor. Previously he was a St. Joseph Village Trustee for ten years. BJ was a great advocate for St. Joseph and helped bring many improvements to the […]
Illinois Driver Services facilities closed until Jan. 5
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that Driver Services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The expiration date for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended until June 1, 2021. Expanded Online ServicesWhite also […]
St. Joseph-Ogden senior passes away after accident in Stanton Township
St. Joseph’s 17-year-old Nadirah Edwards passed away Thursday from injuries she received from hit by a dump truck at the intersection of County Roads 1850 North and 2200 East in Stanton Township Wednesday afternoon. The driver and passenger in the dump truck were not hurt. Edwards was driving west on […]
