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 […]
Month: May 2020
Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Club cancels spring season
The Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Club has canceled the rest of their Spring 2020 season. The season has been in question since March 17, when Gov. Pritzker released the stay-at-home public order. Club executives have been posting regularly regarding their season on their Facebook page. The first Covid-19 update was released on […]
Guidelines for Farmer’s Markets in Champaign County
By Brogan Hennesy Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and UBA’s Market in the Square will all remain open to shoppers in 2020. In order to keep produce, vendors, and shoppers safe, a collaboration has been made to create the Champaign Urbana Covid-19 Market […]
Mahomet-Seymour PTO offers school supply boxes
By Brogan Hennesy The Mahomet Seymour Parent Teacher Organization has once again decided to get students their back-to-school supplies through partnering with 1st Day School Supplies. By ordering a kit, parents can expect their shopping to be over, as it covers all the supplies a student will need for the […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 1, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 14 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 149 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]