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WWII Veteran Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. John Gillen, 20, of Champaign, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Champaign on Aug. 12, 2020. Gillen’s remains will return to Champaign County on Aug. 7. While final arrangements are still being made, local fire departments along I-74 from Indianapolis to […]

According to the Illinois Regional COVID-19 Resurgence Criteria on the Illinois Department of Public Health website, Region 6 has 4 days of positive increases of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. That number, along with 1-day hospital admission increases over a 10 day span (1), is down from last week.  […]

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is adding her voice to those warning that the state will face dire consequences if the federal government does not approve an economic aid package for state and local governments. “Without question, Illinois — and every other […]

Summer will not come to a close in St. Joseph without a fireworks show. St. Joseph’s annual fall festival may not be happening on August 8, but the city will still display fireworks at Woodard Community Park/Sports Complex at dusk. Families are encouraged to come see the show, but the […]

Krannert Center of Performing Arts has canceled all public, in-person performances at the Center for fall 2020. The reduction in performances will provide additional space and time for safer, physically distanced university classes this fall in accordance with campus guidelines and the State of Illinois Phase 4 Reopening Plan.  The […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The undefeated Royal Giants are one weekend away from running the table during the Eastern Illinois Baseball League’s season. The Giants opened postseason play on Sunday with pitchers Nolan Roseman and Adam Crites combining on a no-hitter in a 10-0 win over El Paso in a […]

By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Defending Eastern Illinois Baseball League tournament champion Buckley will serve as the host for Sunday’s semifinal games in the 85-year-old league. The Dutch Masters, who have a record 16 tournament titles, are the No. 2 seed and will play in the day’s finale. Sunday’s action starts […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Not all of the details are clear. The scheduling is still in limbo. There’s not even a guarantee that the various state tournaments will be held. But one important point was revealed Wednesday afternoon which has area athletes, coaches and athletic directors in smiles. High school […]

Champaign County is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases. Over the last two days, 101 new cases were added to the 1,413 total cases. On Tuesday 55 new cases were reported and Wednesday morning 46 new COVID-19 cases were reported. There are currently 212 active cases. District 6 of the […]

The IHSA has announced the boys/girls golf, girls tennis, boys/girls cross country and girls swimming and diving can continue for the fall 2020 season while football, volleyball and boys soccer have been moved to the spring.  “This plan, like nearly every aspect of our current lives, remains fluid,” said IHSA […]