The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department will now include updates on active cases of COVID-19 by zip code to their website. Since March, CUPHD has kept Champaign County informed by providing demographics of total COVID-19 infections by zip code. The stats also shows cases by age and onset of symptoms. As […]
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First State Bank of Forrest to collect school supplies through July
First State Bank of Forrest, located at 1004 Purnell Dr., will be collecting school supplies for the Mahomet-Seymour School District from July 1 to July 31. Donation suggestions include: Traditional Suppliespenspencils (#2 and mechanical)highlighterserasersmarkers (small and large)crayonscolored pencilsnotebooksfolders/bindersglue sticksrulerspaper (construction, graph, loose-leaf) Cleaning Supplieshand sanitizerdisinfectant wipestissuesband-aids (first aid supplies) Teacher […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board to discuss reopening plans
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will discuss reopening prospects for the 2020-21 school year at a Special Board session on July 6. The board packet released Thursday afternoon cites that the plans continue to be in draft form and the Illinois State Board of Education continues to update the 60-page document […]
Mahomet Auto Fest Cruise scheduled for July 12
The Mahomet Auto Fest may have been canceled, but organizers have put together an event that will showcase cars while also providing a way for community members to get together in a socially distanced way. The Mahomet Auto Fest Cruise is scheduled for July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. […]
Mendoza: New fiscal year will be even more challenging than height of budget impasse
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The state of Illinois, like most states, began a new fiscal year on July 1 and the person in charge of managing the state’s bank accounts said she fears it could be one of the most difficult years in modern memory. “This is […]
Mahomet-Seymour School board gets update on previous diversity training and vision moving forward
Mahomet-Seymour’s Director of Curriculum Nicole Rummel said that the Mahomet-Seymour School District began with building relationships over the last five years as they approached diversity in the school district. Rummel said that “it’s really been a long journey for us that began over five years ago when we started working […]
Mahomet-Seymour Alumni and School Board shared thoughts on race and education
Mahomet-Seymour Alumni are asking the Mahomet-Seymour School District to do more to educate and prepare their students for a diverse and inclusive world. The alumni group collected nearly 650 signatures of alumni and current students who say that what is taught in the public school system is not enough. The […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Announces Cyclosporiasis Cases in Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) received notification from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, which is believed to be linked to packaged garden salad. There are currently six cyclosporiasis cases […]
COVID-19 one-day death total of 14 is lowest since March 30
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The seven-day rolling positivity rate for COVID-19 tests conducted remained at 2.7 percent Monday as the state reported the lowest single-day death total related to the pandemic since March 30. There were 14 deaths reported Monday after 15 were reported Sunday and 26 […]
New distracted driving law goes into effect on July 1
Beginning July 1, the Illinois secretary of state will be able to revoke driving privileges for one year when a driver causes “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement” due to use of an electronic communication device. The offense is also subject to a minimum $1,000 fine. Electronic communication devices […]