Gov. JB Pritzker has added “exercise of religion” to essential activities under the Illinois stay-at-home order. The update came Thursday after a suit filed by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Pastor Steve Cassell of Most Beloved Church in Lena, in Stephenson County. The church lawsuit argues that the […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Club has canceled the rest of their Spring 2020 season. The season has been in question since March 17, when Gov. Pritzker released the stay-at-home public order. Club executives have been posting regularly regarding their season on their Facebook page. The first Covid-19 update was released on […]
By Brogan Hennesy Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and UBA’s Market in the Square will all remain open to shoppers in 2020. In order to keep produce, vendors, and shoppers safe, a collaboration has been made to create the Champaign Urbana Covid-19 Market […]
By Brogan Hennesy The Mahomet Seymour Parent Teacher Organization has once again decided to get students their back-to-school supplies through partnering with 1st Day School Supplies. By ordering a kit, parents can expect their shopping to be over, as it covers all the supplies a student will need for the […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 14 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 149 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
By Brogan Hennesy Mahomet-Seymour High School’s Agriculture Club will be hosting a curbside plant sale this year from May 4-8 in place of their traditional sales in the past. Located behind Mahomet-Seymour High School, customers will be able to drive up and purchase a selection of plants to adhere to […]
The Village of Mahomet is scheduled to replace a drainage culvert under the street near 602 and 601 W Dunbar Street next Tues., May 5 beginning at 8:00 a.m. To complete this job safely and as efficiently as possible, the street will be completely closed for approximately 3-5 hours. Please […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 11 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 135 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Only 22 such requests granted since 1995 By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois attorney general’s office asked the state’s highest court to consider arguments in a state representative’s case challenging the governor’s authority to oversee the COVID-19 pandemic. If the Illinois Supreme Court agrees, it would take […]
*Editor’s Note: This story continues to develop day-by-day. Our team will catch up with local Superintendents next week to provide more details about each school district’s graduation plans. Dr. Carmen Ayala released a statement to school districts late Wednesday, giving guidance on end of school year graduation ceremonies. In part, […]
