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 […]
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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 […]
BUSINESS OWNERS: Survey from U.S. Small Business Administration
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is working to secure access to helpful resources for small businesses throughout the State of Illinois. The U.S. Small Business Administration will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted […]
AMC theaters close for 6-12 weeks
From Twitter March 17, 2020 In compliance with local, state, and federal #COVID19 directives, all #AMCTheatres locations are now closed for at least 6-12 weeks. AMC Stubs A-List memberships will be paused automatically during the time AMC theatres are closed.
Commentary: What is God saying?
I hear a fair amount of chatter online and in social media about what God is up to, especially these days. Sometimes, half jokingly, I wish that God would get a Facebook account so that God Himself can tell us what is going on, rather than His people trying […]
Leaders urge shoppers to stop panic-buying, hoarding items
Supply chains feeling ‘tremendous stress’ By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As store shelves across Illinois empty of key products during the COVID-19 pandemic, public and private-sector leaders are urging shoppers to put less stress on the supply chain by not hoarding items. Since the pandemic intensified in Illinois […]
Pritzker authorizes remote meetings for local governments, public bodies
Press attorney says notice requirements, public access rules still apply By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker used his emergency powers Monday to waive a portion of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to allow local governments and other public bodies to hold “remote” meetings to help control the spread […]
Drivers services, other offices closing
Measure begins Tuesday, to last for at least two weeks By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced all offices under his purview, including driver services facilities, will be closed from Tuesday through March 31. A spokesperson said the hope is for services to resume April […]