April 19, 2024 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Champaign County Forest Preserve to remain open

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District announced this morning that they will remain open, at regular hours, to provide the public with the option to get outside in fresh air and get exercise. But, until further notice, they will close and lock all public restrooms throughout the District as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.

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