The Sentinel On This Day |
January 15

News, sports, and more from our archives. Explore our archived articles below from January 15 throughout the years.


Instead of battling the crisp winter of January outside your front door, get under a blanket and take look back at stories from our files — everything from the new H-Mart grandopening, COVID outbreaks, and area basketball teams suffering defeats to a letter to the editor against legalized sex work that readers found on OurSentinel.com this day in years gone by.

Editor's choice ~

IL lawmakers seek full decriminalization of sex work

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois could become the first state to fully decriminalize sex work among consenting adults, under a new proposal introduced by two state lawmakers.

The legislation, unveiled Monday by State Sen. Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) and State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago), seeks to remove criminal penalties for adults engaged in consensual paid sex. It would also expunge arrest and conviction records for sex workers, establish a sex workers’ bill of rights, and create protections against abuses by law enforcement.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 15

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


TAGS:
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
January 14

As the new year begins and January settles in with crisp winter days, we look back at stories that shaped our community — everything from planned protests against the Trump Administration, seniors who win at SJO, and voices that sparked conversation. Explore archived articles published on January 14 from previous years, offering a snapshot of life around us.

Editor's choice ~

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Spartans dominate South Vermillion in 61-13 dual meet victory

ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Ogden’s wrestling team continued its strong season with a decisive 61-13 dual meet victory over South Vermillion County on Tuesday night, rolling to wins in 12 of the 14 contested bouts. The victory improved the Spartans’ dual record to 18-4, reflecting a lineup that controlled the match from the opening weight class.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 14

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


TAGS:
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
January 9

As the new year begins and January settles in with crisp winter days, we look back at stories that shaped our community — everything from SJO basketball, America being invaded and healthy homemade chicken soup to soaring food prices and voices that sparked conversation. Explore archived articles published on January 9 from previous years, offering a snapshot of life in Champaign County and beyond through The Sentinel.

Editor's choice ~

Emily Isom
DANVILLE - Emily Isom has a new year’s resolution for kids and their parents: pledge to keep your hands clean and away from your face to prevent the spread of illness.

Isom, a certified medical assistant in pediatrics at OSF HealthCare, often sees young people biting dirty fingernails and not washing their hands properly. Here’s a primer:

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 9

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


TAGS: Expanding our definition of health, Make healthy homemade chicken soup, Invest in your kids, Dirty fingernails and mouths don't mix, Unity Jr. High Honor Roll, What to do with leftovers, The absolute secret to success in America
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Editor's choice ~

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 8

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Editor's choice ~

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 7

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Sentinel Article Archive for January 6

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


TAGS:
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Editor's choice ~

Photo: Clay LeConey/Unsplash

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.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for January 5

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Editor's choice ~

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.

Read the article . . .

Sentinel Article Archive for December 28

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Editor's choice ~

PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

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.

Sentinel Article Archive for December 27

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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.
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
December 26

St. Joseph-Ogden's Coy Taylor
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.

Sentinel Article Archive for December 26

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


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
Published on

The Sentinel On This Day |
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.

Sentinel Article Archive for Christmas Day

Loading posts from this day…

~ More Articles ~


TAGS: Addison Brooks powers Spartans past Warriors, Unity beats Effingham in 4th quarter rampage, tips for keeping your heart healthy in the new year
Published on
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)

More Sentinel Stories