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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 20, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing no new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 95 cases. There have been a total of four COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information… Read more
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Mahomet Restaurant Specials: April 20-27
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 for customers. Check here for… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour calls off hiring freeze, letters paint picture of what freeze would mean for district
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board came out of closed session Monday with a decision regarding previous discussions about a hiring freeze: “Based on our closed session input (and) discussions tonight, we’re going to move forward with replacing current open positions and we’re going to move forward with the new positions that we discussed and approved in… Read more
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 19, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 95 cases. There have been a total of four COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information… Read more
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 18, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 94 cases. There have been a total of four COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information… Read more
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Schools to remain closed for academic year as Pritzker says virus not yet at peak
Health department reports 1,842 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced Illinois’ public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year. The announcement came one month after Pritzker first announced a temporary school… Read more
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Piatt County to shine lights for hope
Monticello, Ill. – For many, the lights and sounds of a fire engine bring hope and relief – help is on the way. On Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m., Piatt County fire departments will open their doors, pull their trucks out and turn on their lights and sirens to offer the same hope for… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Graduation moved to July 10
Mahomet-Seymour High School’s Principal Chad Benedict announced Friday that the Class of 2020 graduation is postponed. Benedict said that the district has worked with Krannert to secure July 10 as the new ceremony date. “There was much time, thought and discussion that went into this decision and there are multiple things to consider,” Benedict said.… Read more
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Jordan Davis and Jordan Feliz to perform at Mahomet Music Festival
County music artist Jordan Davis and Christian music artist Jordan Feliz will headline the 2020 Mahomet Music Festival scheduled to take place August 28 and 29. Friday night’s lineup includes Hairbanger’s Ball and Champaign Freight. Davis, who has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Billboard, Rolling Stone, CMT, Pandora, Shazam, Amazon Music, Sounds Like… Read more
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Free Bread Available April 17 and 18
Free bread will be available at Mahomet Christian Church on April 17 from 8 to 10am and April 18 from 10 to noon. Bread will be provided by the Mahomet church community. People in need are asked to drive through the overhang in the back of the church and bread will be brought to the… Read more