Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 10 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 124 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Month: April 2020
Mahomet-Seymour will not compete in spring sports if IHSA allows a few summer games
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com State championships are out of the question in 2020 for athletes and teams that participate in any Illinois High School Association spring sport. The statewide organization announced that decision last week. However, there is a possible caveat. At the same time, the IHSA kept open the possibility […]
Second state lawmaker files suit against Pritzker stay-at-home order
Cabello’s case seeks relief for all Illinois residents By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A second Republican state representative on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker alleging he overstepped his authority in ordering Illinoisans to stay at home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The […]
Pritzker blasts lawmaker exempted from stay-at-home order by court
State reports record 144 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours By BEN ORNERCapitol News IllinoisBorner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday denounced a state representative from southern Illinois, calling the lawsuit that defeated his stay-at-home order in court “a cheap political stunt.” Referring to state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, […]
Illinois Attorney General to appeal judge’s ruling halting stay-at-home order against lawmaker
Another Republican representative will file a near-identical lawsuit By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Attorney General’s office filed a notice to appeal a downstate judge’s ruling releasing one Republican representative from the governor’s executive orders, according to court documents. Xenia Republican Rep. Darren Bailey alleged in […]
Remote Learning: The Teachers’ Learning Curve
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 28, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing five new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 114 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Mahomet Public Library operates in a world of unknowns
The Mahomet Public Library continues to operate in the world of unknowns. The library, which closed its doors on March 12 as Illinois prepared to navigate Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, still does not know when the building will reopen, but director John Howard told the board of trustees via […]
Future developer of Deer Run Drive on Mahomet’s consent agenda
The Village of Mahomet board of Trustees discussed an amendment to covenants related to 55-acres south of the Country Ridge and Sangamon Fields subdivisions on April 21. The amendment was moved to the April 28 consent agenda. The new covenant clarified that the future roadway, Deer Run Drive, responsibility is […]
Mahomet Restaurant Specials April 27-May 2
Each week the Mahomet Daily will contact local business owners to get updated on options, hours and specials until the COVID-19 restrictions are over. We hope that you will continue to support all local businesses who are opening their doors and hearts to you. Arby’s Mahomet: Continues to utilize drive-thru […]