April 12, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Thursday closings and cancellations

Gallo Dance Studio has canceled class for 2/13.

The Heritage Junior High volleyball game vs. Schlarman is canceled and also Freshman and sophomore Villa Grove-Heritage Basketball vs Uni High is canceled. No word on re-schedule dates at this time.

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