The Champaign County Forest Preserve will update the Kickapoo Rail Trail this fall. With a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation and generous donors, seating areas, interpretive signage, directional signage, mile markers, bike parking, and a parking lot with a fix-it station in downtown St. Joseph will be added […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is holding a virtual public meeting to seek input on the study being conducted to envision a new interpretive center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve. This meeting is the first public input session of the study, which will be completed in August 2020. The […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve introduces Camp in a Bag for children ages 3 to 11. Because summer camps were canceled as East Central Illinois takes precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forest Preserve decided to bring outdoor summer activities in a different way. Throughout the summer, bags will […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has announced that the Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Homer Lake Interpretive Center will reopen, on a limited basis, on July 8, 2020. Beginning July 8, 2020. Homer Lake Interpretive Center will be open from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has canceled the 2020 Freedom Fest, an annual Fourth of July Celebration at Lake of the Woods. “The continuing uncertainty of the pandemic and concern for the health and safety of participants made it the right decision, albeit a very difficult one”, stated Mary Ellen […]
St. Joseph, St. Joseph-Ogden and Prairieview Schools will close March 16 to March 20 for spring break. While many go on vacation, local organizations have much planned for those staying at home! Whether you’re looking to take a dip in the pool, see a performance or try your hand at […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com There are significant dates one learns during their time in American History class: The Declaration of Independence was passed by Congress on July 4, 1776; The United States Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787; The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act entered the statute books […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Something sweet is about to happen, and it has nothing to do with sending flowers to your love. When the temperatures drop below freezing overnight, and warm up to the 40’s during the day, it’s maple sugar season. With warmer temperatures forecasted in mid-Feburary, conditions might […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The trails within forest preserves of Champaign County are often filled with runners, hikers and bikers throughout the day. But at night, when the people gather inside their homes, foot traffic on the trails quiets. Part of this is because the Champaign County Forest Preserve parks […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Santa has come, the presents have been unwrapped and the family ornaments have been taken off the tree. Those with an artificial tree will pack it up for next year, while those with a live tree figure out what to do next. The sooner a live […]
