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'Things were already changing' at Danville Catholic schools
DANVILLE – The reorganization of Danville's Catholic school system will not come without pain.
How Danville Catholic schools are preparing for changes
The transition to the Schlarman Academy concept began with the 2010-2011 school year.
Before the school year, a 16-member Schlarman Academy board of trustees was selected, approved by the Pastors' Board and seated.
Catholic schools in Danville told of plans to close Holy Family
DANVILLE – Faculty and staff of Danville's two Catholic grade schools were told Friday morning that preschool through eighth grade classes will be held next school year at the building now housing St. Paul's.
The Holy Family School building will close.
Churches reach out to people facing hardships
Feeling joyful or celebratory at Christmas is not so easy for people who are having emotional or financial difficulties.
Several area churches are recognizing that with a "Blue Christmas" service aimed at those facing hardships at this time of year, including emotional or spiritual concerns such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or the absence of family.
Danville artist takes on church mural project
FLATVILLE – Mike Harper is making the Bible come alive through his art.
The Danville man has painted four murals at Flatville's Immanuel Lutheran Church, depicting Bible scenes. And more murals might be in the offing.
"I'll keep going as long as they want me," Harper said.
Some area Lutheran congregations vote to leave denomination
Three Lutheran congregations in East Central Illinois have left their denomination over the issue of progressive ministry changes, and two more have taken the first of two required votes to leave the same denomination: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Champaign County wants clarification on Provena tax money
URBANA – Champaign County Treasurer Dan Welch is asking a Champaign County judge to end the doubt that continues to swirl around millions of dollars in property tax payments made by Provena Covenant Medical Center to local governments.
Daily Bread busier than ever -- and there's talk of expansion
CHAMPAIGN – About 30 people lined up for opening day at the new Daily Bread Soup Kitchen a year ago, then strictly a sandwiches-and-chips operation.
Defunct Champaign TV station may go to new owners
CHAMPAIGN – A defunct Champaign TV station may be getting new owners.
The operator of Trinity Broadcasting Network hopes to transfer its low-power station in Champaign to a Washington-based group that works to expand opportunities for minorities and women.
Priest rejected at Rantoul parish is pastor elsewhere
RANTOUL – The Rev. Vien Van Do, a Catholic priest rejected as the pastor for a Rantoul church, remains a pastor of three parishes north of Peoria.
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