The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Restriction has prevented catastrophes in Illinois hospitals, they say in court filing By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The novel coronavirus pandemic’s historic impact on Illinois warrants Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, four state health care advocacy organizations argue in a court filing. That restriction, in place with modifications […]
State revenues plunge, likely leaving an even bigger budget hole than expected By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the General Assembly might begin meeting before the end of May to address a handful of critical issues, including the state budget. “This is a big state […]
Olive Garden is still making a place for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While shopping and eating locally is at the forefront of many internet memes and marketing plans, American chains are feeling the samehardships as mom-and-pop restaurants. Darden, which owns and operates restaurants, such as Olive Garden,LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 25 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 208 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Gov. JB Pritzker introduced a five-phased reopening plan for the state of Illinois Tuesday, but said that the final stage, Phase 6, will not be realized until a vaccine or effective treatment for COVID-19 is available. “Here’s the truth, and I don’t like it any more than you do,” Pritzker […]
*This story is developing, and we will provide more info soon. Gov. JB Pritzker has released a five-phase plan to safely reopen Illinois as COVID-19 continues to be a public health crisis. During the May 5 press conference, Dr. Ngozi Ezike updated Illinois COVID-19 numbers, which included 2,122 new cases, bringing […]
The Harvest Moon Drive-In Theater of Gibson City will open for its 66th season on May 8 under new guidelines while Illinois remains under the stay-at-home order. As restrictions are lifted throughout the state, Harvest Moon Drive-In will also be making adjustments to the way they operate. They are hopeful […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 10 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 183 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Judge says public health outweighs right to gather in public By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for a northwest Illinois church said Monday that they have appealed a federal judge’s ruling that upheld Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order as it applies to worship services. The announcement came one […]
Each week the Mahomet Daily will contact local business owners to get updated on options, hours and specials until the COVID-19 restrictions are over. We hope that you will continue to support all local businesses who are opening their doors and hearts to you. Arby’s Mahomet: Continues to utilize drive-thru […]
