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 […]
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60 Illinois National Guard activated to help with COVID-19 response
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 […]
Spring athletes thirsty to compete, waiting on word for IHSA
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Spring officially arrives on Thursday. The debut of spring sports are further down on the horizon. For the professionals, everything is on an indefinite hiatus, due to the global coronavirus outbreak, but the expectations are that the sports will return in 2020. All college conferences at […]
Pritzker reports first Illinois COVID-19 death, calls on federal government for supplies
Gov. JB Pritzker announced the first COVID-19-related death in Illinois, a Chicago woman in her 60s with an underlying health condition, at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier in March. “I want to extend my deepest condolences to her family members,” Pritzker said. “I want […]
University of Illinois cancels May 2020 graduation ceremonies
The University of Illinois has announced that commencement ceremonies will not take place as scheduled in May at our universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The University said that diplomas will be mailed, and the university is exploring possible alternatives such as rescheduling and/or […]
New Carle COVID-19 screening tools activated
Urbana, Ill.—Today Carle launched new screening tools to help patients and community members determine if further assistance is recommended if you’re experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19. First, a new online assessment available on carle.org. The tool includes the same series of questions as in-person screening at Carle locations. Based on the responses […]
Mahomet-Seymour outlines plans for upcoming “Act of God” Days
Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall sent an email to parents Tuesday afternoon to update them on the “Act of God” days ordered by Gov. JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Mahomet-Seymour School District is on break until March 20, 2020. The “Act of God” days do not have […]
Faces in the Crowd: Gary Matthews
The Mahomet Daily would like to add some fun to your newsfeed! We will be asking residents questions, and provide their answers as they turn them in. If you know of someone who would like to participate, email dani@mahometnews.com. Today we feature Gary Matthews. Gary and his wife, Trudy, founded […]
Mahomet Easter Egg Hunt canceled; other updates from Mahomet Parks and Recreation
The following Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department programs have been canceled or modified: The Annual Egg Hunt, Sponsored by Dominos has been canceled this year. Adult fitness classes, Adult Open Gym Basketball and Wee Love Music programming have been suspended through April 17. Indoor/outdoor facility rentals are canceled through April […]
SAT and ACT cancel tests dates in March, April and May
SAT College Board has canceled the May 2, 2020 SAT administration. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled for March 28) are also canceled. Students who already registered for May, whose March test centers were closed, or who do not receive March scores because of any irregularities will receive […]