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2020 Finances with First State Bank of Forrest-Mahomet

BY NICK SCHNEIDERFirst State Bank of Forrest-Mahomet Branch Manager/Loan Officer Confusing times are all around us right now.   From shutting schools to limiting restaurants to carry out/delivery only to Governor Pritzker shutting down “nonessential businesses” on Friday, March 20th, these are all times that none of us have been through before. […]

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Champaign County Forest Preserve Egg Hunt

There is one Egg Hunt in Champaign County that has not been canceled: the Champaign County Forest Preserve’s annual Egg Hunt begins March 23, 2020. For the last three years, the Champaign County Forest Preserve has encouraged residents to step outside in their five parks: Lake of the Woods, Homer […]

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Pritzker calls for volunteers as confirmed coronavirus cases see largest single-day spike

Infant tests positive as experts say more research needed By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As the state saw the largest single-day jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases and an infant tested positive for the virus, Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday called for volunteerism from healthy Illinoisans and increased blood […]

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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 23, 2020

Champaign, Ill.— Beginning today, 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 three confirmed cases in Champaign County. Community transmission is occurring in multiple locations throughout the state. All of us should […]

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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 […]