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Mahomet Church Schedule March 22, 2020

Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet will host their service on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. First Baptist Church will host their service on Facebook Live beginning at 10:45 a.m. Grace Mahomet will hold a virtual message on March 22.  Lake of the Woods Church services are canceled for March […]

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Champaign County Forest Preserves Remain Open under Executive Order 2020-10

Champaign County Forest Preserve District remains committed to supporting the health of our residents and visitors under the State of Illinois shelter-from-home order from the Governor’s Office.  The Champaign County forest preserves will remain open for hiking, dog walking, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Forest preserves offer important opportunities […]

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General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings

Officials cite Constitution and state law By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers. A spokesman for Senate President Don Harmon said in an […]

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Parkland College suspends spring 2020 graduation

Parkland College has suspended their May 2020 graduation because of COVID-19 concerns. Vice President for Student Services Mike Trame sent a letter to Parkland students, faculty and staff on March 19 with the announcement.  “Every year, Parkland’s end-of-the-year Commencement and Honors Convocation ceremonies are the premier showcase of the innumerable […]