The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Board of Directors met on Friday, April 3 via a telephone conference call, making the decision to cancel all remaining IESA state series activities for spring 2020. The decision includes the bowling state series, the scholastic bowl state series, all music solo and ensemble […]
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Main Lake at Lake of the Woods closed to fishing until further notice
The main lake at Lake of the Woods will be closed for fishing until further notice. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District asked the Champaign County Forest Preserve to close the lake Thursday night over concerns that anglers, fishing for trout, would overwhelm the property when trout season begins on April […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District tracks COVID-19 cases by zip code
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is providing a new way for Champaign County residents to track local cases of COVID-19 based on zip codes. The comprehensive page breaks down active, recovered and hospitalized totals of COVID-19 and tracks cases by age, gender, race and the date the infection was confirmed. […]
St. Joseph-Ogden High School Senior Spotlights: Ashley Abbott, Dade Allinger, Kolton Batty
Ashley Abbott FFA, Art Club, Landscape Design Ashley lives in St. Joseph with her dad and stepmother. Ashley has three brothers and one sister. Her hobbies include playing video games, attending Art Club, and gardening. Ashley currently misses her daily high school schedule, but she is making the most of […]
St. Joseph-Ogden High School Senior Spotlights: Lindsey Aden, Joey Acton and Jenna Albrecht
Lindsey Aden Volleyball (4 years), Basketball (1 year), Track & Field (1 year), Softball (3 years), FFA, Student Council, Spanish Club, We the People, Advisory Mentoring Program, National Honor Society Lindsey lives outside of Royal with her mom, dad, and older brother, Jared. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and going […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 3, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing daily media briefings. The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing six new cases. CUPHD is reporting a total of 52 cases in Champaign […]
Illinois Trout Fishing opens April 4, fishing and hunting canceled on state-owned properties
While the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has canceled all upcoming scheduled events at state sites including, but not limited to, hunting and fishing on state-managed or -owned sites, local parks and forest preserves remain open for residents to enjoy outdoor space, exercise and fishing. “Hunters and anglers who wish […]
CARES Act includes Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, which will provide much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed. “This unprecedented public-private partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing […]
Heritage remains in “Recognition” category of ISBE Financial Profile
Heritage once again finds itself at the top of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list with a “recognition” rating for the fiscal year 2019. Of the 851 school districts that reported, 706 were in the 2020 “recognition” category, the highest number in the history of the report. […]
Prairieview-Ogden in top financial position for 14th year
For the 14th year in a row, Prairieview-Ogden CCSD #197 has been recognized at the top of the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial profile list. Prairieview-Ogden once again received “recognition” status in FY 2019. Of the 851 school districts that reported, 706 were in the 2020 “recognition” category, the […]