By Brogan Hennesy It is simple acts of kindness that make an impact in the world. Even a smile can spread positivity. Ten-year old Mackenzie Bonham is an example of how compassion and positivity goes a long way, even throughout the nation. The Lincoln Trail student was crowned Little Miss […]
INDEPENDENCE- Mary Lou Covault, 85, of Independence died at her home in Independence, Iowa on Monday November 9, 2020. Mary Lou will forever be remembered by her friends and family, she had two children: son David Covault of Independence, Iowa and daughter Rachelle Hubble of Mahomet, Illinois, along with their […]
There are 77 COVID-19 active cases in area code 61853, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 19 statistics. On Nov. 18 there were 105 active cases. Area code 61875, including Seymour has 3 active cases, down one from Wednesday. Champaign County currently has 1,264 active cases. On Nov. […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors maintain compliance with the most recent Tier 3 mitigations issued by Governor Pritzker and will pause all IHSA winter sports and activities by November 20. “All IHSA sports and activities will cease by November 20 for what we hope is a short-term […]
Krannert Center for Performing Arts has canceled all in-person Spring 2021 performances due to COVID-19 concerns. “As we monitor the situation and take into account the continuing pandemic-related health concerns and safety guidelines of the state and the university; the affiliated increased need for space and other resources to support […]
With cooling temperatures and high unemployment rates due to the coronavirus, Ameren Illinois is suspending disconnections for the winter months. Effective Nov. 13, Amerern Illinois suspended disconnections for the winter months through March 31, 2021. Customers are still encouraged to continue to pay whatever they can afford in order to […]
By Zainab Susi Due to the coronavirus pandemic everyone’s life was affected in some way. We all had to change our lifestyles and our everyday thinking. What we used to enjoy daily and our sense of normalcy is gone for now. I don’t know what normal means anymore. But I […]
URBANA— The School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering a unique learning opportunity in the form of the Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program (IFLIP) for Winter 2021. Due to COVID-19, all classes will be offered online. Courses are held daily for two […]
An ad free broadcast of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on PBS and PBS KIDS to complement the release of the classic films on Apple TV+ this holiday season. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will also air on PBS and PBS KIDS on November 22, 2020 at […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Education Association leadership said the teacher’s union intends to file a grievance against the Mahomet-Seymour School District, based on hazardous working conditions, after the district voted 4-3 to continue with the hybrid-learning model after the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District recommended that Champaign County Schools return to remote learning […]
