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January 29

News, sports, and more from our archives. Explore our archived articles below from January 29 throughout the years.


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Defending champ Lake Forest leads strong field at IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals

BLOOMINGTON– The road to an IHSA Competitive Dance state title runs through Grossinger Motors Arena this weekend, where 30 Class 2A teams will battle for a coveted spot in Saturday’s finals. With nine of last year’s top 12 squads returning, the competition is stacked with experienced contenders looking to make their mark.

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TAGS: SJO dominates IPC conference, St. Joseph-Ogden loses to St. Teresa, Unity beats Pontiac, Photo of the Day, Alejandro Duarte, Addison Brooks, Why are churches locked
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January 19

News, sports, and more from our archives. Explore our archived articles below from January 19 throughout the years. See what you might have missed.


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 six ways to make Valentine's Day special to honor roll announcements for Unity High School and St. Joseph Middle School that readers found on OurSentinel.com this day in years gone by.

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Staying warm in the winter, and comfortable all year long

BPT - Transforming unused areas of a home into comfortable, functional spaces can be easier than one might think thanks to modern heating and cooling solutions. Whether it's a sunroom that's too cold to enjoy in the winter, a garage that turns into a sauna during the summer, or a basement that's always chilly, the right systems can help create a comfortable environment in every corner of a home. These innovative solutions improve comfort while maximizing a home's usability and value.

Following are tips on how homeowners can unlock the full potential of their home's living space, making it enjoyable 365 days a year.

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TAGS: Children are recovering fast from COVID-19 related MIS-C conditions, SJO wrestling wins at dual meet, Honor Roll for Unity High School announced, Affordable internet service for rural communites cut, Police investigate fatal accident in Urbana
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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
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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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