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January 8

As the new year begins and January settles in with crisp winter days, we look back at stories that shaped our community — from New Year’s reflections and MLK Day commemorations to local sports, civic milestones, and voices that sparked conversation. Explore archived articles published on January 8 from previous years, offering a snapshot of life in Champaign County and beyond through The Sentinel.

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Small fish swimming with the sharks, SJO grad finding success in real estate business

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - 2016 St. Joseph-Ogden graduate Jake Pence has not let the pandemic slow his entrepreneurial pursuits. The real estate business he founded two years ago is now based in Music City.

Kaski, formerly known as Blue Chip Real Estate, is a real estate investment firm focused on luxury short-term rentals in Nashville and value-add multifamily properties in central Illinois and Middle Tennessee.

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TAGS: 2024 Christie Clinic players of the game, Safe T Act put on hold, St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling team drops dual match, SJO loses in 2019 Christie Clinic shootout, SJO grad making real estate waves
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January 7

Here is a recap of the headlines on this day from The Sentinel archives. Look back at the local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include five ways to make your Valentine's Day great, cyber security threats to hospitals, and Unity head football coach retires. Check out all the headlines below.

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Unity football coach announces retirement after 31 seasons

TOLONO - The end of an era has come. Unity head football coach Scott Hamilton announced today that he will retire from the helm of Central Illinois' football powerhouse.

He made his future plans known via a post on social media thanking the school board, community, all the players he coached the past 31 years, and, of course, his family. He said his future plans included spending more time with his family, golfing, and the Florida sun.

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TAGS: Area runners compete at Siberian Express race, health insurers won't pay for prosthetic limbs, who to trust for a customized cargo trailer, climate change affecting food prices, early tips for making Valentine's Day great
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January 6

Here is a recap of the headlines on this day from The Sentinel archives. Look back at the local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include how to make Jalapeno-Bacon Popcorn and saving money on your coffee habit. Check out all the headlines below.

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January 5

Here is a recap of the headlines on this day from The Sentinel archives. Look back at the local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include area basketball scores, new clinical trial for CPAP machines, how to get ahead of the game on building a deck this spring, and a preview to the 2023 Christie Clinic Shootout. Check out all the headlines below.

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CHICAGO - Proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service are causing concern for Illinoisans.

Reduced delivery days and "Forever" stamp price increases are just two of several strategies under consideration for 2025. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said his revisions for the nation's post offices would boost service reliability, curb excessive costs and improve overall productivity. One suggestion is to impose a one-day delay for any mail farther than 50 miles from a regional processing center.

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TAGS: 2022 Christie Clinic basketball shootout at St. Joe, Supporting two-year foreign language requirement in high schools, Philo Anniversary Committee holds meeting, making dreams come try with new gift-giving platform, Illinois womens soccer program hires new assistant
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December 28

Here is a recap of the headlines on this day from The Sentinel archives. Look back at the local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include a story about diet fads, SJO basketball winning at the State Farm Classic, and unsafe toys. Check out all the headlines below.

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NORMAL - Atleigh Miller, a freshman, came off the bench to score eight points, leading St. Joseph-Ogden's offensive production in their 59-26 loss to Rockford Lutheran (11-4) at the State Farm Holiday Classic on Saturday. The Spartans (6-8) finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.

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TAGS: How to stay healthy this flu season, Illinois women's basketball beat Purdue on the road, Maclayne Taylor sinks last second shot for SJO win, Determining our destiny
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December 27

Here is a recap of the headlines on this day from The Sentinel archives. Look back at the local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include a story about diet fads, SJO basketball winning at the State Farm Classic, and unsafe toys. Check out all the headlines below.

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NORMAL - Addison Seggebruch makes a pass to an open teammate while being guarded by McNamara's Trinitee Thompson and Lydia Nugent in the second quarter of their State Farm Holiday Classic game. See the photo gallery from St. Joseph-Ogden's State Farm Classic game against the McNamara Fightin' Irish in 2023.

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TAGS: watch out for bad diet fads, farmers question how Trump tariffs will affect their business, SJO basketball advances at State Farm Classic, Am Yisrael Chi is a way of life, how you can report unsafe toys for children.
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December 26

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Here is a recap of the headlines on this day in December from the Sentinel. Review local news, sports, political stories, and opinion pieces that shaped life in Champaign County. Articles on this day include viewpoints on how Republicans can take your rights away and normalizing US relationship with Cuba. Did you miss our commentary on homelessness or article on five tips to shed holiday pounds? See all the headlines below.

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TAGS: Government lacked oversight during COVID, shedding holiday pounds easily, SJO basketball players score double digits, The benefits restoring relations with Cuba, Sweeping up homeless doesn't solved the problem with it, Winnebago falls to St. Joseph-Ogden at State Farm Classic
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December 25

St Joseph-Ogden guard Addison Brooks Here is a recap of the headlines published on this day in December in the Sentinel from Champaign‑Urbana and surrounding communities. From local news and sports to community events, politics, and opinion pieces, The Sentinel archives capture the stories that shaped life in Champaign County year after year. Read this day's articles on healthy tips for a New Year's Resolution, Illini basketball huge win over Missouri and inexpensive hobbies you can start today.

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TAGS: Addison Brooks powers Spartans past Warriors, Unity beats Effingham in 4th quarter rampage, tips for keeping your heart healthy in the new year
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December 24

Here is a recap of the headlines published on this day in December in the Sentinel from Champaign‑Urbana and surrounding communities. From local news and sports to community events, politics, and opinion pieces, The Sentinel archives capture the stories that shaped life in Champaign County year after year. Read this day's articles on new RF technology that can make you look younger, see a couple of basketball galleries, and take a peek at this recipe for Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder.

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TAGS: Photo gallery from the Mahomet-Seymour shootout game against Eureka, how to avoid home loan denial, RF technology can make you look younger, SJO basketball loses home game, Here's how to make Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder at home
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December 23

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Here is a recap of the headlines published on this day in December in the Sentinel from Champaign‑Urbana and surrounding communities. From local news and sports to community events, politics, and opinion pieces, The Sentinel archives capture the stories that shaped life in Champaign County year after year. Read this day's articles on free tech training program, a look back at our COVID dashboard, and a skincare guide for winter.

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TAGS: A look back at our Covid Dashboard for today, winter skincare tips for women, Supreme Court blocks Trump's use of the National Guard in Illinois
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December 22

Here is a recap of the headlines published on this day in December in the Sentinel from Champaign‑Urbana and surrounding communities. From local news and sports to community events, politics, and opinion pieces, The Sentinel archives capture the stories that shaped life in Champaign County year after year. Read this day's articles like safe holiday travel trips, things to keep in mind when hiring a law firm, and how to spend less money during the holiday season.

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TAGS: Spend less money and entertain more, Photo of the Day, College scholarship fund for kids of veterans, winter seasonal illnesses on the rise, Facing fear in 2024, New Year's resolutions you should make with your pet
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December 20

Here is a recap of the headlines published on this day in December in the Sentinel from Champaign‑Urbana and surrounding communities. From local news and sports to community events, politics, and opinion pieces, The Sentinel archives capture the stories that shaped life in Champaign County year after year.

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TAGS: Area basketball scoreboard, SJO defends home court, A safer weight-loss regimine, SJO basketball photo gallery, Job hunters to see pay and benefits in job listings
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