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Do you feel that lump in your throat? That’s not coronavirus. That’s called fear. I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m scared (and for those who know me and call me fearless, they know that that takes a lot).  I’m the type of girl who wakes up and eats […]

The General Primary Election is still happening Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  Early voting goes until Monday, March 16, 2020. This link has early voting info and times https://champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/early-voting  UPDATED: Polling Location Closings as of 3/15/20   Clark Lindsey-Urbana—voters will now go to St Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana  The Glenwood-Mahomet—voters will now go to Elk’s […]

By The Mahomet Daily Immediate plans for Mahomet area restaurants after Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public. Measures are being put into place to continue food delivery and put in place drive-thru and curbside pickup options […]

As part of the overall community response to the COVID-19 situation, the Mahomet Public Library will close to the public for an indefinite period beginning Tuesday, March 17th.  This decision was made by library leaders in order to protect the health of staff and patrons and to help to slow […]

The Mahomet Area Youth Club has announced that they will be open Monday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those that need childcare. The decision comes after Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed K-12 schools until March 30 and one case has been confirmed in Champaign County.  “These efforts […]

The Stephens Family YMCA will temporarily be closed beginning March 15 at 6 p.m. until the end of the day on March 29.  “We are hoping to open on March 30th, but we are not clear if that will be possible at this time. This includes all programs and facilities,” […]

All state parks across the state of Illinois are closed until further notice. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources made the announcement on their Facebook page on Sunday. Here’s the full post by IDNR: “Effective immediately, all IDNR-owned properties are closed to the public to help stem the spread of […]

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced a Champaign County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The woman is a 50-year old female who is in her home in isolation and recovering. She presented to Carle’s emergency department earlier this week. The patient was not admitted, but sent home under the […]

Chicago — As the state continues to take aggressive action to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16th through Monday, March 30th. “This […]