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Jun 11, 2025 10:58 pm .::. Area football players to play in all-star football game June 21 
Jun 11, 2025 07:53 pm .::. Guest Commentary |It was a terrible idea for Musk to become so heavily involved in government and politics Elon Musk's wealth mainly comes from his ownership stakes in two companies: 1. Tesla – around 37% of his wealth is from Tesla stock, although it was as high as 75% in 2020. 2. SpaceX – valued contracts include a $20 billion deal with the United States federal government. Jun 11, 2025 06:49 pm .::. Commentary |From Holocaust Remembrance to Gaza: Scholars raise genocide alarm Dorothy Shea, the acting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." This veto was issued despite the resolution’s description of the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "catastrophic," and in the face of unanimous support from the council's other 14 members. Jun 10, 2025 11:22 pm .::. Father McGivney win state semifinal baseball game over Pawnee in four innings CHAMPAIGN - Father McGivney's Omar Avalos celebrates on third base after hitting a line drive to right field. The sophomore collected the team's first RBI, tying the score at 1-all. Jun 09, 2025 01:42 pm .::. How sweet it is! Cyclones win Class 2A state baseball title in heart-stopping thriller CHAMPAIGN - The Sacred Heart-Griffin baseball team mug teammate Tommy Lauterbach after he drilled the game-winning RBI deep into left field during their Class 2A championship baseball game against Teutopolis. Jun 09, 2025 12:45 pm .::. Bill allows Illinois highway cameras to be used to investigate other crimes SPRINGFIELD - A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the definition of a “forcible felony” to allow Illinois State Police to use images obtained from automatic license plate readers in cases involving human trafficking and involuntary servitude. Jun 06, 2025 12:15 pm .::. Snoring Could Signal a Hidden Stroke Risk – Here’s Why URBANA - Here’s another reason to pay attention when your partner complains that you’re snoring or gasping for air at night: sleep apnea – repeated episodes of stopped or slowed breathing during sleep – and stroke go together in more ways than you think. Jun 05, 2025 07:50 pm .::. State Rep to hold satellite office hours for St. Joseph, stops in Vermilion County also set ST. JOSEPH - State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is ready to hear from his constituents. Earlier this week, Niemerg announced "Satellite Office Hours" for St. Joseph, Homer, Fairmount and Georgetown on Tuesday, June 10. This popular program provides opportunities for constituents to meet with legislative staff to receive help and discuss state issues and concerns. Jun 05, 2025 01:06 pm .::. OSF to merge Urbana, Danville hospitals in overhaul for 2026 URBANA - OSF HealthCare announced a major transformation in its east central Illinois operations Tuesday, revealing plans to merge two regional hospitals into a single entity with dual campuses. Jun 05, 2025 11:26 am .::. Microplastics: Why you should worry about in our food supply? 
Jun 05, 2025 03:48 am .::. Guest Commentary |Bitcoin King: From luxury townhome to jail Would a million dollars make you happy? Would you be satisfied knowing you could eat well and do whatever you wanted? A million dollars isn’t what it used to be, but it’s still a huge sum of money. You could earn about $40,000 a year in interest. But wait—what if you had $100 million? You would be one of the richest people in the world! Can your mind even comprehend having that much money? Would you be satisfied? What about $100 million in bitcoin? Jun 05, 2025 02:23 am .::. Updated: Urbana to host two 'NO KINGS' protests on June 14 After the courthouse protest, a free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center in Lincoln Square Mall, sponsored by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Jun 04, 2025 11:43 pm .::. U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Illinois congressman’s appeal of mail-in voting SPRINGFIELD - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost challenging Illinois’ mail-in voting law. Bost and a pair of Illinois primary delegates for President Donald Trump sued the Illinois State Board of Elections in 2022, arguing that the state’s law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day violates the federal law establishing an “Election Day.” Both a lower federal trial court and federal appeals court have ruled Bost lacked standing to sue. Jun 04, 2025 10:58 pm .::. Book Review |Sky High: A Soaring History of Aviation Humans have dreamed of flying since the beginning of time. Now that transcontinental air travel is common, flight is often taken for granted. Sky High: A Soaring History of Aviation by Jacek Ambrożewski traces the grand story of humanity's pursuit of flight, beginning with ancient legends passed down through cultures and ending with the historic journey of the solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 in 2015–2016. Jun 04, 2025 09:27 pm .::. Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package SPRINGFIELD - Nearly every year, Illinois lawmakers pass a package of measures dealing with the state’s Medicaid program, the joint federal and state health care program that covers low-income individuals. Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, like a 2021 initiative that made millions of dollars available to local communities to help them plan and design their own health care delivery systems. Other packages have focused on smaller changes like guaranteeing coverage for specific conditions and medications or adjusting reimbursement rates for different categories of health care providers. Jun 04, 2025 02:14 pm .::. Opening your home, opening your world: Families invited to host exchange students this fall As families across the country plan for the school year ahead, one nonprofit is inviting them to take part in a cultural exchange that reaches far beyond the classroom. World Heritage International Student Exchange Programs is currently seeking host families willing to welcome international students into their homes for the upcoming school year. Jun 04, 2025 01:24 pm .::. Don't forget the tip: Why your hotel housekeeper deserves a little extra during your stay 
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Dec 27, 2024 06:18 pm .::. Illinois farmers await proposed Trump tariffs, questioning how they will affect their agribusiness operations A new president will move into the White House in less than a month and Illinois farmers are questioning whether Donald Trump's tough talk on tariffs will become a reality, and how his decision will affect their livelihood.
Dec 27, 2024 10:14 pm .::.
Commentary |Am Yisrael Chai is not just a slogan Am Yisrael Chai – It’s just a slogan, it is a way of life I remember growing up as a kid in Brooklyn singing the Am Yisrael Chai chant, we’d sing it with great excitement and with great pride. And then I remember myself as a young adult, growing into my career as a professional Jew working for various nonprofits, always ending my talks, and my social media posts, with the chant: Am Yisrael? (audience) Chai. I remember how friends and colleagues thought it was cute, reminiscent of a time when they too may have sung the song as kids, they’d chuckle. That’s what I was known for, I was the guy who people knew would scream out AM YISRAEL CHAI wherever and whenever possible. Am Yisrael Chai is not a slogan, it is a way of life.
Dec 27, 2024 09:59 pm .::.
Prep Hoops |Thursday Basketball Scores Basketball scores from December 26 for area basketball teams.
Dec 27, 2024 09:01 pm .::.
Outlasting a talented Tri-Valley squad, SJO basketball advances to State Farm tournament quarterfinals The St. Joseph-Ogden boys basketball team trailed on the scoreboard for 19 minutes of their quarterfinal game against Tri-Valley (10-1) at the State Farm Holiday Classic. That was until Spartan Coy Taylor sank a field goal with 4:57 left in the game to give his team the one-point go-ahead, 41-40. Persistent and tenacious, SJO (5-3) held the late game lead to win by two 44-42 at Illinois Wesleyan's Shirk Center on Friday.
Dec 27, 2024 07:13 pm .::.
Kearney steps up to lead Spartans in State Farm win over U-High Rebounding from their 41-29 loss to Bishop McNamara on Thursday, the St. Joseph-Ogden girls' basketball team advanced forward in the consolation bracket at the State Farm Holiday Classic after holding off a huge second-half surge from Normal University to win, 36-33 on Friday. The victory guaranted SJO at least a fourth-place finish in the consolation bracket.
Dec 27, 2024 06:41 pm .::.
Think a toy is unsafe, there are options available to report the potential danger to children The National Retail Federation expects people will spend nearly $989 billion by year's end on holiday shopping but the costs cannot compare to an injury or death due to unknowingly buying a faulty product. Many children's toys are manufactured in countries like China and India. In their haste to avoid possible Trump administration tariffs, a few safety steps may have been skipped before sending them to the States, said one product liability attorney.
Dec 27, 2024 05:55 pm .::.
Exposing misconceptions about infant nutrition for new moms Bringing a new baby home raises the focus on their and mom’s well-being. Toward the top of the list: what and how the child is being fed. Whether you choose to breastfeed or use formula, misconceptions about infant nutrition are everywhere. Xandra Anderson, a certified lactation consultant at OSF HealthCare, cuts through the noise.
Dec 27, 2024 02:54 pm .::.
New Year - New Diet: Be wary of fad diets on social media Among the New Year’s resolutions worldwide, many people have pledged to find and stick with a healthy diet. But there’s a lot more to it than just grabbing every “reduced fat” item off the grocery store shelf. Karen Whitehorn, MD, an OSF HealthCare internal medicine physician, hears questions all the time about diets. Her first question back is usually: what do you want out of your diet? Do you want to be healthy? Lose weight? Manage a medical condition? Sort through the details, and you’ll find the best option.
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Nov 14, 2024 04:28 am .::. St Joseph-Ogden unbeaten run ends in playoff loss to Unity TOLONO - St. Joseph-Ogden's impressive 10-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt on Saturday as they fell 35-7 to Unity in the Class 3A second-round football playoffs.
Nov 14, 2024 01:58 am .::.
Unity shocks St. Joseph-Ogden with dominant defense, advances to quarterfinal round
TOLONO - In a second-round playoff matchup Saturday that saw both defensive grit and offensive fireworks, the Unity Rockets (8-3) defeated the previously unbeaten St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans (10-1) with a commanding 35-7 score. Unity’s defense held the Spartans, who averaged five touchdowns per game during their undefeated regular season, to their lowest scoring output since 2022, shutting down a high-powered, dominant offense that many thought would be difficult to contain.
Nov 11, 2024 12:02 am .::.
Rockets roll on in football playoffs, SJO's season ended
Nov 10, 2024 11:01 pm .::.
Don't get snowed by holiday scams
Scams are unfortunately a fact of life these days. If it's not identity or data theft, it's credit breaches and scam phone calls. Many of us are getting scam texts, too. As the holidays roll in, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) wants you to know we are on the job, working to protect you and your mail and packages.
Nov 10, 2024 09:36 pm .::.
Baby on the way? 5 ways to prepare first-time siblings
Welcoming a baby to the family can be an exciting time, but it also impacts the existing family dynamic and lifestyle. First-time siblings may be overwhelmed and confused by these sudden changes that come with a new baby.
Nov 10, 2024 02:56 pm .::.
Photo Gallery |Spartan win sets collision course with Rockets
Nov 04, 2024 10:12 pm .::.
Still running out front: Unity collects sectional title, SJO qualifies for XC state MATTOON - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A Sectional Cross Country Meet at Lake Land College in Mattoon saw area powerhouse Unity advance to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year, finishing in first place with a score of 79 points. This year’s event, held on Saturday, November 2, took place under cloudy skies and cool conditions, with crip temperatures in the upper-50s at race time.
Nov 04, 2024 05:48 pm .::.
Guest Commentary | Seasons come and go, your perspective colors them all We are entering into a different season in America. It’s not a season everyone likes or voted for but the season is changing. For some it’s better, for some it’s worse. For some it’s good news, for some it’s bad news.
Nov 04, 2024 02:24 pm .::.
Unity, SJO, and Uni-High boys advance to IHSA State Cross Country State Finals
Nov 03, 2024 11:37 pm .::.
Recent study suggests childhood trauma could haunt Illinois adults for life
Nov 03, 2024 11:24 pm .::.
Editorial |Which candidate do we endorse for president? We're not the marrying type
Nov 03, 2024 10:28 pm .::.
Unity football team celebrates playoff win over Roxana, date with SJO set
Nov 03, 2024 09:46 pm .::.
Unity advances to Round 2 after ousting Roxana from playoffs
Oct 31, 2024 09:19 pm .::.
Seggebruch leads Spartans, SJO falls to St. Thomas More in regional title match
Oct 31, 2024 08:37 pm .::.
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Oct 31, 2024 03:22 am .::.
Richardson leads Comet Cross Country team at Tuscola Regionals
Oct 31, 2024 01:05 am .::.
St. Joseph-Ogden outlast Unity in three-set battle to secure regional title berth
Oct 29, 2024 08:32 pm .::.
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Oct 29, 2024 07:31 pm .::.
Franzen leads Spartan girls at regional cross country meet, next stop sectionals for SJO
Oct 29, 2024 12:21 pm .::.
Unity claims another cross country regional title, Rockets positioned to make it a four-peat at state
Oct 28, 2024 06:47 pm .::.
Uni-High girls finish fourth at Tuscola cross country regional
Oct 28, 2024 03:47 pm .::.
Guest Commentary | "I believe she will be much worse"
Oct 28, 2024 03:38 pm .::.
Tigers exit soccer postseason in a heartbreaking thriller
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Nov 03, 2024 11:37 pm .::.
Recent study suggests childhood trauma could haunt Illinois adults for life
Nov 03, 2024 11:24 pm .::.
Editorial |Which candidate do we endorse for president? We're not the marrying type
Nov 03, 2024 10:28 pm .::.
Unity football team celebrates playoff win over Roxana, date with SJO set
Nov 03, 2024 09:46 pm .::.
Unity advances to Round 2 after ousting Roxana from playoffs
Oct 31, 2024 09:19 pm .::.
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Oct 31, 2024 08:37 pm .::.
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Oct 31, 2024 02:19 pm .::.
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Oct 31, 2024 03:22 am .::.
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Oct 31, 2024 01:05 am .::.
St. Joseph-Ogden outlast Unity in three-set battle to secure regional title berth
Oct 29, 2024 08:32 pm .::.
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Oct 29, 2024 07:31 pm .::.
Franzen leads Spartan girls at regional cross country meet, next stop sectionals for SJO
Oct 29, 2024 12:21 pm .::.
Unity claims another cross country regional title, Rockets positioned to make it a four-peat at state
Oct 28, 2024 06:47 pm .::.
Uni-High girls finish fourth at Tuscola cross country regional
Oct 28, 2024 03:47 pm .::.
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Oct 28, 2024 03:38 pm .::.
Tigers exit soccer postseason in a heartbreaking thriller
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Jan 08, 2024 03:29 am .::.
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Jan 07, 2024 12:52 pm .::.
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Jan 06, 2024 03:47 am .::.
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Commentary | Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement
Jan 13, 2024 07:20 pm .::.
Over 270 St. Joseph-Ogden students earn 2nd quarter academic honors
Jan 13, 2024 12:36 pm .::.
Youth Orchestra to perform on Sunday
Jan 12, 2024 12:51 pm .::.
Area winter storm cancellations & changes
Jan 12, 2024 11:57 am .::.
Prep Sports Notebook | Rockets, Spartans win conference games
Jan 11, 2024 06:55 pm .::.
Photo Gallery | Smith & Spartans stunned at Shootout
Jan 10, 2024 08:28 pm .::.
Urbana Park District Toddler Art Play Group starts tomorrow
Jan 10, 2024 08:01 pm .::.
Hospital recommends virtual visits due current Covid spike and rise of RSV
Jan 10, 2024 05:53 pm .::.
Turn your bathroom into a spa-inspired oasis
Jan 10, 2024 01:52 am .::.
Unity Junior High School second-quarter High Honor Roll
Jan 10, 2024 01:52 am .::.
Unity Junior High second-quarter Honor Roll
Jan 09, 2024 10:46 pm .::.
Pre-workout supplements not for teen and youth athletes, a healthy diet is safer
Jan 09, 2024 08:35 pm .::.
Dirty nails and mouths don’t mix
Jan 09, 2024 11:13 am .::.
Smart light combats screen eye strain from screen time
Jan 09, 2024 09:28 am .::.
Tolono chess club is forming
Jan 09, 2024 09:11 am .::.
Making space:Freestanding units are a popular choice for people who want more room
Jan 08, 2024 07:41 pm .::.
This week's SJO sports calendar
Jan 08, 2024 02:27 pm .::.
This week's Unity athletics calendar
Jan 08, 2024 03:29 am .::.
Five earn Player-of-the-Game recognition at Christie Clinic Shootout
Jan 07, 2024 12:52 pm .::.
24 area runners compete at Siberian Express
Jan 06, 2024 03:47 am .::.
Photo Gallery | 14-0 Rockets continues to blast opponents, beat Trojans by 31
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Clinical trial for people who can't sleep with CPAP in progress
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