Mahomet-Seymour’s Chloe Buzicky has committed to continue her athletic career on the collegiate level as a member of the Women’s Soccer Team at Millikin University. A two-year starter and varsity letter winner, Buzicky was part of a Bulldog defensive unit that allowed less than ½ goal per game (12 total […]
In an effort to further encourage online transactions with the Secretary of State’s office at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, Secretary of State Jesse White and Treasurer Michael Frerichs have worked to waive the payment processor fee associated with e-checks through August 2, 2020. White and Frerichs partnered with National Cash Register (NCR) – […]
BY BROGAN HENNESY The Mahomet Public Library will reopen some of their services through the Covid-19 pandemic. The library will begin to answer questions via phone support this week. Blocks from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, and 2-5 pm on the weekdays and 1-4pm on the weekends have been established for patrons […]
Minority leader wants Legislature to return to resolve issues By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday criticized Gov. JB Pritzker’s multi-phase plan to reopen Illinois by region, saying it does not act quickly enough to respond to the economic hardship […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing nine new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 217 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
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 […]
