With information rapidly changing, we are committed to providing accurate training, information sharing, and guidance on the different financial assistance options available to small businesses and non-profits in Illinois. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Illinois small businesses and non-profits can apply for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster […]
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing daily media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing three new cases; a male in his 80s, a male in his 40s and […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com In a time of need, Mahomet’s Andrew Tietz and Jim Crawford, from Hampton, Va., needed to do their part. They don’t look at the coronavirus pandemic as something that affects someone else, but as something that affects everyone. They have devoted much of their work week to […]
Mahomet has a new severe weather siren located on the east side of town on Prairieview Road. The siren is installed and operating. METCAD911 and Champaign County Emergency Preparedness also provides emergency alerts via text message and email based on your preferences. Champaign County residents can sign up here. The […]
By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The social distancing guidelines that led Illinois county fairs to cancel off-season events on their grounds through the end of April is one part of a financial impact double-whammy, a trade official said. Many local fairs use revenue from off-season events and activities […]
Unprecedented legislation and actions by both the United States and Illinois governments have left residents with a lot of questions about how they move forward. Every measure from the CARES Act, the July 15 tax extension, programs for small businesses to questions about a looming recession and skyrocketing unemployment numbers […]
SPRINGFIELD – State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala declared today that Remote Learning Days will begin for schools statewide on March 31 and continue until in-person instruction can resume. During Remote Learning Days, schools may implement either an E-Learning Plan or a Remote Learning Day Plan that provides […]
A report by the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service on Wednesday recommended that Congress amend the Military Selective Service Act (MSSA) to “eliminate male-only registration and expand draft eligibility to all individuals of the applicable age cohort.” Since May 18, 1917, the President has had the power […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com It’s the classic Cause and Effect scenario. A decision made by a sixth-grader shaped the entire direction of his future. Of course, Mahomet-Seymour’s Gabe Walder didn’t know how his life would change at the time, in 2000, when he decided to take French while in junior […]
Golf courses in the State of Illinois are closed as of Thursday, March 27, 2020 until further notice. Earlier in the week, it was announced that walking golfers could still use courses after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10, the stay-at-home order. When golf courses drew large crowds the […]
