Store owner says increase began Monday after bars, restaurants were ordered closed Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with statistics from the Illinois State Police. By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in short supply at Illinois supermarkets. At gun shops, firearms and […]
Number of known cases jumps to 288 as governor says ‘no place, no person, is immune’ By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. […]
Dear MAYC Families-MAYC understands there is a lot of impact on Mahomet families due to COVID-19 and the related closings and we want to help as much as possible! As we all know things are rapidly changing around us, so please keep an eye out for additional communications from us and […]
This is a video message from Dr. Lindsey Hall addressing all of the following information: -School provided meals per filled out google form that can be found on the Mahomet Seymour district page or the link provided: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA… -Student resources for the COVID-19 procedures link here: https://www.ms.k12.il.us/o/district/b… or follow the […]
Joint Release from Champaign County Forest Preserve and Mahomet Parks and Recreation: Guidelines are rapidly changing as it relates to COVID-19 and how it affects our lives every day. It is important to remain informed and follow the directives and guidelines as they continue to update and change. Numerous closures […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Champaign County was an accurate reflection of the state of Illinois in most aspects of Tuesday’s primary election. Across the state, approximately 1.2 million votes were counted. The exact figure is yet to be determined as mail-in ballots will be counted until March 31. In 2016 […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Staff writer Fred Kroner acknowledges that, in the past, he has been guilty of saying, “I wish I had done this sooner” or “I wish I’d said that before it was too late.” Today, he shares an open letter to his friend Andrew Cotner, whom he has known […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Amid widespread closures and event cancellations in response to the novel coronavirus disease pandemic, businesses and governments of all sizes and levels are feeling the financial stress and considering steps forward. The federal government on Tuesday began debate of an $850 billion stimulus […]
Schnucks is reserving the first hour of each day for people who are the most at-risk for COVID-19. Persons 60 and older will be able to shop at Schnuck’s exclusively from 6 to 7 a.m. “We are asking all customers who do not fit into either category to please shop […]
According to the Illinois National Guard Facebook page, Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 60 Illinois National Guard service members to assist with COVID-19 response. The group includes 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group and 17 planners and liaison officers from both Army National Guard and […]
