Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney granted a restraining order to temporarily block the governor’s latest executive order Monday afternoon, putting the statewide stay-at-home plan in jeopardy. The ruling technically only releases Bailey from the executive order. But Pritzker said during a press conference on Monday that the worry […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing four new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 109 cases. In addition, we are reporting one more death in Champaign County. This person was a […]
Gov J.B. Pritzker said school districts should take time over the summer months to develop in a press conference Sunday. Dave Dahl from WTAX asked if teachers and administrators should spend their time over summer months preparing e-learning or in-person learning. Pritzker said, “I would prepare for both because it […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 105 cases. There have been a total of five COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Tee time will look a little different on the 683 golf courses across the state of Illinois beginning May 1. For starters, people will be able to golf after nearly a month-long closure. But, according to operational restrictions provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, new guidelines […]
Beginning May 1, Illinois residents will be required to cover their faces while in public spaces. The mandate is part of the Illinois stay-at-home order, which Gov. JB Pritzker extended through May 30. Persons over the age of 2 “who are able to medically tolerate a face-covering or a mask” […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 104 cases. There have been a total of five COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
First State Bank of Forrest in Mahomet will be hosting BINGO at noon on Tuesday, April 28. The game will be streamed via Mahomet Daily’s Facebook Live. To play, email Mahomet@fsbforrest.com for cards or go through the First State Bank of Forrest drive for pick up. We will play for 40 minutes.
Beginning May 1, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will reopen several state parks that were closed on March 16. Not all Illinois State Parks will reopen, though. On the IDNR’s list are: Northwestern Illinois: Argyle Lake State Park, Jubilee College State Park, Lowden State Park, Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Rock […]
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the Illinois stay-at-home order until May 30. As of May 1, the stay-at-home order will be modified, though. Modifications include: Anyone over two-years old who is medically able to tolerate a face-covering or a mask must wear one when in a public place and unable […]
