Champaign County Forest Preserve District remains committed to supporting the health of our residents and visitors under the State of Illinois shelter-from-home order from the Governor’s Office. The Champaign County forest preserves will remain open for hiking, dog walking, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Forest preserves offer important opportunities […]
Superintendent Lindsey Hall sent a message to Mahomet-Seymour parents and guardians Friday afternoon updating them on Gov. Pritzker’s announcement to cancel school until at least April 8, 2020. “We recognize that this development may raise questions about the impact on students, staff, and families as well as the school’s vital […]
Hi Dani: Good to go. Great job with this! Fed — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois will go on a “stay at home” order and that K-12 schools will be closed until at least April 8 during his 3 p.m. press conference on Friday, March 20. The “stay at home” […]
Officials cite Constitution and state law By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers. A spokesman for Senate President Don Harmon said in an […]
Parkland College has suspended their May 2020 graduation because of COVID-19 concerns. Vice President for Student Services Mike Trame sent a letter to Parkland students, faculty and staff on March 19 with the announcement. “Every year, Parkland’s end-of-the-year Commencement and Honors Convocation ceremonies are the premier showcase of the innumerable […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will not be taking donations March 20 at Mom’s Pantry. They will still distribute food and other items on Sunday, March 22 from 5-7 p.m. There will be other chances to donate in the near future.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced three more COVID-19-related deaths: a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80’s and a Florida resident who was visiting Sangamon County, bringing the total number of deaths […]
The Village of Mahomet in conjunction with the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday to identify some Mahomet needs and put together volunteers who would tackle those needs. Thursday the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce launched a delivery service to get goods from Mahomet IGA/Schnucks, Walgreens and CVS to residents in […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Abby Drinkwater will never forget her 16th birthday. It is a date that she has anticipated for months. “A 16th birthday is a big milestone for a teen,” Drinkwater said. It is a rite of passage, the day that those turning 16 are able to test […]
MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support […]
