Golf courses in the State of Illinois are closed as of Thursday, March 27, 2020 until further notice. Earlier in the week, it was announced that walking golfers could still use courses after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10, the stay-at-home order. When golf courses drew large crowds the […]
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 27, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing weekday media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. As of today, there are 11 confirmed cases in Champaign County, the newest a woman in her […]
New money announced for COVID-19 fight as number of confirmed cases soars
Illinois sees largest one-day increase in cases, deaths By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – New federal and charitable funding will soon be available to Illinoisans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as the state on Thursday saw its largest one-day spike of new cases and deaths during the pandemic. President […]
Free Bread available Friday and Saturday
Free bread will be available at the Mahomet Christian Church on Friday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. People in need of bread are encouraged to go to the rear entrance of Mahomet Christian Church and bread will be brought to the car. Any remaining bread will be available again […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 26, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC),area healthcare organizations will be providing weekday media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. As of today, there are ten confirmed cases in Champaign County.Because community transmission is occurring in multiple locations […]
Meijer installing plexiglass guards, Suspends use of reusable bags
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today that it will install plexiglass shields at all its check lanes to add protection for its team members and customers beginning next week. This adds to the significant steps the retailer has taken over the last several weeks to help prevent the spread of the […]
Sam’s Club designates special hours for at-risk members
Beginning March 26, Sam’s Club locations nationwide will offer early shopping hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for seniors and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems. This includes our pharmacy and optical centers and will last until further notice. Additionally, Sam’s Club will offer […]
Illinois State officials warn of possible looming recession
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, revenues could fall 20 percent By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to bring about a recession that could cause […]
Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline to July 15
By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker announced a number of financial initiatives Wednesday to assist owners of bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. By Friday, he said, owners of businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less […]
Mahomet-Seymour seeks more children who need food
In all the uncertainty that is happening in March, the state of Illinois and the Mahomet-Seymour School District have committed to providing food for children. “Not just students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, but also to make meals available for any child 18-and-under in the community,” Mahomet-Seymour superintendent […]