January 17, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Winter storm closures

CLOSED
Homer Lake, Lake of the Woods, Middle Fork River, River Bend, and Sangamon River Forest Preserves, as well as remote sites of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District are closed today.

Billy Bob’s in Ogden is closing at 3 p.m. today.

Wagner Signs and Graphics is closing at 3:30 p.m. today.

Gallo Dance Studio is closed today.

POSTPONED
The St. Joseph-Ogden Varsity and Junior Varsity girls basketball game scheduled for tonight at Bloomington Central Catholic has been postponed and will now be played Feb. 16 at BCC. The junior varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m.

By Nora Maberry February 15, 2021

in Community Events

Community Events

St. Joseph Chamber announces Little Prince candidates

July 27, 2024 Nora Maberry

Addison MonierSon of Tiffany Monierhttps://gofund.me/128cdc2b Conor SchottSon of Rachel and Jason Schotthttps://gofund.me/6c508ce0 Will PetersSon of Steve and Sarah Petershttps://gofund.me/712d223d Emmett...

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It takes a Christmas village

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Roberta Morris’ childhood dream was to be an architect. Instead, she worked as a pipe fitter at the Clinton Nuclear...

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Weekend Family Fun Guide

April 16, 2019 Nora Maberry

April 19Village of Ogden Adult Easter Egg Hunt 8 p.m. The Village of Ogden holds an adult egg hunt that...

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Ceremony to honor Edwards scheduled for Thursday

December 9, 2020 Nora Maberry

A Gift of Hope Flag raising ceremony will be held on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the St, Joseph-Ogden...

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Weekend family fun guide-May 3-5

May 2, 2019 Nora Maberry

May 3Homer Community Sales and Vendor MarketFriday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sales located at 204 N. Church,...

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Weekend Family Fun Guide

May 16, 2019 Nora Maberry

The Weekend Family Fun Guide is sponsored by Island Travel Group and Events. May 18 1-4 p.m. Museum of the...

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Holly Jolly event postponed

December 3, 2021 Nora Maberry

The annual Holly Jolly Kids Christmas event scheduled for Dec. 11 has been postponed. The St. Joseph Stanton Fire Wife...

Community Events, People

Talk of the Town… Jim and Jen Wagner

August 6, 2019 Nora Maberry

Every week we ask a village resident or official three questions. This week we spoke to Jim and Jen Wagner...

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Weekend Family Fun Guide- June 8

June 7, 2019 Nora Maberry

June 8 Touch a truck 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Barber Park, Mahomet Kids can climb on and explore police cars, fire...

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Chamber to sponsor Little Prince and Princess

June 2, 2021 Nora Maberry

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Little Prince and Princess contest in conjunction with the...

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Live at St. Joseph Village Board, Dec. 13, 2022

December 13, 2022 Nora Maberry

I am late because Sawyer had a Christmas Concert. #rudolphtherednosedreindeer #sparkles Discussing donating to the proposed project from last meeting...