When the world stops, the plumbing business gets a little busier. That was the case for Classic Plumbing last weekend. “The current crisis has caused people to rush for a service that they don’t have to rush for in some ways,” Classic Plumbing’s owner Tim Culver said. “My phone was […]
The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it is still looking for ways for the 2020 spring season to happen. Currently, all practices and games, along with school, are canceled until April 8 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In a letter from IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, athletic […]
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 eight confirmed cases in Champaign County.Because community transmission is occurring in multiple […]
The Sangamon Valley Public Water District is asking its customers to be cognizant about what they put down the toilet drain after having to clean out two sewage lines yesterday. “We received two calls from two different households, who are users, and they called with a report of a slow […]
Pritzker bracing for revenue drop, possible budget cuts By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in […]
The Museum of the Grand Prairie will host a virtual Night at the Museum on March 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. A Facebook event that went out today encourages people to join from the Museum of the Grand Prairie Facebook page as they broadcast a live tour of “The […]
The Mahomet-Seymour PTO is encouraging Mahomet residents to join them on a “Bulldog Hunt” that begins March 24, 2020. On a “stay at home” order, the PTO looked for ways for families to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. They provided a bulldog coloring sheet on their Facebook page, encouraging […]
Champaign, Ill.— Champaign County 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 four confirmed cases in Champaign County.Community transmission is occurring in multiple locations throughout the state. All of us should consider ourselves at […]
236 new confirmed cases, 3 more deaths reported by health department By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker detailed the state’s efforts to stock up on personal protective equipment and said President Donald Trump was “responsive” to the state’s needs in a phone call Monday, one day […]
Urbana, Ill.—Several rural locations within Carle Health System have changed their business hours for primary care and laboratory services, as of today, March 23, due to continued concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. Patients may call their physician’s office to reschedule appointments. For primary care services, the following changes are […]
