CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be now be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all Champaign County residents 65 years of age and older. There are two convenient locations to receive […]
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Urbana Park District will begin opening in-person programming after covid-19 numbers improve
With health officials moving our region into Tier One, of the “Restore Illinois” covid-19 protocol, Urbana Park District will begin opening its buildings and will begin in-person programming. “We are glad to open our buildings and begin in-person programs,” said Corky Emberson, Superintendent of Recreation. “When people come to our […]
Mahomet-Seymour High School 2020-21 First Semester Honor Roll
The following Mahomet-Seymour High School students were recognized for their academic achievements in the 1st Semester of the 2020-21 school year. High Honors 9th grade Avery S. Allen Fae M. Allen Ava B. Arnett Brooke A. Arnett Elijah W. Beal Lauren K. Bednar Niccolo M. Bellini Nadia N. Biegler Ava […]
Mahomet-Seymour 2nd Quarter Luke Busch Award Winners
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School has announced the 2nd Quarter Luke Busch Award winners. Luke Busch was a student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The Busch family established the Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award in his memory. 6th Grade – Kaylee Guth Parents: Jonathan and Kathy […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll
The following Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Students were recognized for their academic achievements in the 2nd Quarter of 2020. High Honors 6th Grade Allen, Norah K. Allison, Bree J. Almaroad, Bella M. Andrawes, Jonathan Andrawes, Rachel Bao, William W. Benway, Coy P. Blue, Abbie N. Bolton, Sarah N. Brauer, Nicolas D. […]
Champaign County adults 75 and up can get COVID-19 vaccine next week
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are preparing two community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Champaign County residents 75 years of age or older. The group will hold vaccination clinics January 12-14, 2021 […]
IHSA, IESA meet with IDPH ahead of next week’s IHSA board meeting
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Executive Director Craig Anderson, members of the IHSA staff, and Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) staff members met virtually with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz, and IDPH Chief of Staff Justin DeWitt on the evening of […]
Letter to the Editor: Churches can work together to carry the load
I’m not pretending to be in a position to speak for all houses of worship. I am not even pretending to be in a place to speak for the whole of the one I attend. However, as someone on staff at a church during a pandemic, I do have some […]
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 […]
Urbana Park District extends the indoor activities suspension through December 27
In light of Governor Pritzker’s announcement that the state will extend Coronavirus Tier 3 mitigations “for a few weeks,” Urbana Park District will continue to suspend all indoor activities through Sunday, December 27. The following safety guidelines are in place: Suspend indoor fitness programs at Phillips Recreation Center, The Lake […]