*Many businesses are making last-minute arrangements to provide outdoor seating for Mahomet residents. While the Mahomet Daily hoped to have that list completed today, we will wait until next week when we have a clearer picture of long-term plans. For restaurant owners and local leaders, alike, the last nine days […]
By Dani Tietzdani@mahometnews.com There is still a lot to be learned about COVID-19. But as Illinois begins to reopen in Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, one thing is for certain, COVID-19 is still prevalent. “We don’t have a vaccine or a medication that for sure will treat COVID-19, […]
But legislative back-and-forth shows complexity of state lawmaker pay law By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The complexities of Illinois’ legislator pay laws were on display again this week as the state’s comptroller insisted in a video message that there will be no raises for lawmakers this year. Comptroller […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of prosecution as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” reopening plan. Pritzker made the announcement during his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday in Chicago, […]
As the Central region of Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan Friday, a popular summer pastime, garage sales, will also be allowed. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders, no more than 10 people are allowed at a sale at one time and six feet of […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com When Friday May 29, 2020 arrives, it will have been 74 days since people could gather for a sit-down meal at their favorite restaurant in Illinois. Still, as Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, dining out will take on a different atmosphere. Indoor […]
The Lake of the Woods golf course is updating their golf guidelines as the Central region of the Restore Illinois plan move into phase 3 on May 29. “With the current pandemic, we are committed to providing you an opportunity for outdoor recreation and exercise, if possible. Until further notice, […]
Illinois Secretary of State facilities will begin reopening for business on June 1 with a focus on new drivers, those with expired driver’s licenses or ID cards and vehicle transactions for the first two months. Beginning June 1 facilities in Chicago North, Chicago South and Chicago West will open on […]
The Mahomet Area Youth Club will provide free lunches during the summer months to all children in need between 11 a.m .to noon Monday through Friday. Pick up will be at MAYC, located at 700 W Main St. in the parking lot. Guests should just pull in for no-contact pick up. […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers approved a state operating budget shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, but despite the passage of the document, nothing about the next fiscal year is black and white. The state is depending on a broad package providing federal monetary aid to states […]
