Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 32 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 298 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Supreme Court denies request to hear arguments in state representative’s case By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The attorney representing two Republican lawmakers in separate cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s emergency powers has three new clients: a hair salon owner and a restaurateur with two establishments. Thomas DeVore, in […]
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 […]
New modeling data shows that the State of Illinois’ COVID-19 cases won’t peak until mid-June, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The updated model, developed by the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Northwestern University’s School of Medicine, University of Chicago, is the result of adding two-and-a-half weeks of data. “The essence […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The concept of teachers as nurturers is at the heart of what retiring Mahomet-Seymour speech therapist Chris Russell enjoyed about her 22 years in the district. “Working with Middletown Prairie students has been similar to tending a beautiful garden,” Russell said. “Each year has brought many […]
Chicago – After a member of Governor JB Pritzker’s senior staff tested positive for COVID-19, the Governor’s Office employees will follow Illinois Department of Public Health guidance and work from home for an appropriate isolation period. The asymptomatic staff member tested positive late last week and was in close contact with […]
The name “Mom” may mean a lot to many different people, but for Gibson City native Kristen Hood, “Mom” means selfless. Her mom, Amy Hood, embodies the definition of the word. “She’s just constantly thinking of ways to help others,” Kristen said. “One of her gifts is gift-giving and just […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 18 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 254 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
After receiving guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education and the phase standards administered by Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this week, Illinois High Schools, will move from an in-person summer school model to an e-learning model. Mahomet-Seymour HIgh School announced this week that it will move to an e-learning […]
