Hi Dani: Good to go. Great job with this! Fed — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois will go on a “stay at home” order and that K-12 schools will be closed until at least April 8 during his 3 p.m. press conference on Friday, March 20. The “stay at home” […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Mom’s Pantry not taking donations today, will distribute Sunday
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will not be taking donations March 20 at Mom’s Pantry. They will still distribute food and other items on Sunday, March 22 from 5-7 p.m. There will be other chances to donate in the near future.
20,000 Illinois bars and restaurants to get two-month sales tax reprieve
Gov. JB Pritzker and Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced three more COVID-19-related deaths: a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80’s and a Florida resident who was visiting Sangamon County, bringing the total number of deaths […]
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Census 2020 Operations
MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support […]
Gun dealers report increased store traffic, ‘panic buying’
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 […]
State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day
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. […]
A Letter to Families from MAYC
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 […]
A message from Superintendent Lindsey Hall
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 […]