Gov. JB Pritzker has added “exercise of religion” to essential activities under the Illinois stay-at-home order. The update came Thursday after a suit filed by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Pastor Steve Cassell of Most Beloved Church in Lena, in Stephenson County. The church lawsuit argues that the […]
Cites memo from appellate prosecutor’s office casting doubt on order’s constitutionality By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A church in northern Illinois has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home executive order, and especially its restrictions on public worship services. The suit was […]
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Soccer Club has canceled the rest of their Spring 2020 season. The season has been in question since March 17, when Gov. Pritzker released the stay-at-home public order. Club executives have been posting regularly regarding their season on their Facebook page. The first Covid-19 update was released on […]
By Brogan Hennesy Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Champaign Farmers Market, Urbana’s Market at the Square, and UBA’s Market in the Square will all remain open to shoppers in 2020. In order to keep produce, vendors, and shoppers safe, a collaboration has been made to create the Champaign Urbana Covid-19 Market […]
By Brogan Hennesy The Mahomet Seymour Parent Teacher Organization has once again decided to get students their back-to-school supplies through partnering with 1st Day School Supplies. By ordering a kit, parents can expect their shopping to be over, as it covers all the supplies a student will need for the […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 14 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 149 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
By Brogan Hennesy The Lake of the Woods Golf Course will reopen on May 1. Golfers will be able to play the 18 hole course for walking only; no carts will be provided. A tee-time is required, and there are no walk-ons permitted. With this, the Forest Preserve has issued […]
By Brogan Hennesy Allerton Park and Retreat Center will reopen to the public on Monday, May 4. Guests will be able to visit from 8:00 am until sunset. With the reopening, Allerton has put safety precautions into place in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The guidelines are as […]
By Brogan Hennesy Mahomet-Seymour High School’s Agriculture Club will be hosting a curbside plant sale this year from May 4-8 in place of their traditional sales in the past. Located behind Mahomet-Seymour High School, customers will be able to drive up and purchase a selection of plants to adhere to […]
