*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 […]
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Harvest Moon Drive-In releases movie-viewing guidelines during stay-at-home order
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-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 4, 2020
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 […]
Federal judge rules against Lena church on stay-home order
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 […]
Mahomet restaurant specials May 4 through May 10
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 […]
Keeping up on immunizations and annual exams is important, even during the pandemic
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com While COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, medical professionals are also talking about the need for continued preventative care for persons of all ages. On Friday, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Public Health Department reminded residents of Illinois that they should continue to get immunizations for children and go […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 3, 2020
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 173 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
Los Zarapes Cinco de Mayo Specials
*Los Zarapes has provided free news through Mahomet Daily sponsorship to Mahomet-Seymour residents for over 8 years. We hope that you continue to support their business. When Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday, lovers of Mexican food, especially tacos, go crazy. And while Mexican restaurants will not be filled […]
Play Bingo with First State Bank of Forrest on May 5
First State Bank of Forrest in Mahomet will be hosting BINGO at noon on Tuesday, May 5. 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. First […]
Mahomet Parks and Recreation cancels 2020 baseball, softball, t-ball and adult league
The Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department have canceled spring sports, including baseball, softball, t-ball and adult leagues in the upcoming months. “This is obviously all the hardest we’ve ever made,” MPRD Director Dan Waldinger said. “And it was obviously like we really have been thinking about it since the initial […]