Category: Local
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Gabe Walder named the Executive Director at Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE)
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 high. Walder didn’t really even… Read more
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Pritzker closes Illinois golf courses
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 next day, the Illinois PGA… Read more
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 27, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing weekday media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. As of today, there are 11 confirmed cases in Champaign County, the newest a woman in her 50’s.We have community transmission, meaning… Read more
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New money announced for COVID-19 fight as number of confirmed cases soars
Illinois sees largest one-day increase in cases, deaths By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – New federal and charitable funding will soon be available to Illinoisans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as the state on Thursday saw its largest one-day spike of new cases and deaths during the pandemic. President Donald Trump approved Illinois’ disaster declaration on… Read more
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State, national unemployment spikes amid COVID-19 outbreak
More than 114,000 Illinoisans file new claims in one week By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — More than 114,000 workers in Illinois filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending March 21 as the United States saw its biggest one-week spike in recorded history. 3.2 million workers filing for benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor… Read more
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Free Bread available Friday and Saturday
Free bread will be available at the Mahomet Christian Church on Friday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. People in need of bread are encouraged to go to the rear entrance of Mahomet Christian Church and bread will be brought to the car. Any remaining bread will be available again on Saturday from 10 a.m.… Read more
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Ropp’s Flower Factory moving to Lake of the Woods Rd.
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For more than a quarter of a century, Ropp’s Flower Factory has been an annual staple in the Mahomet community. From a greenhouse at the main headquarters in Gibson City, products are distributed to satellite facilities in Mahomet and Paxton. “We’re a growing business,” owner Roger Cramer said. Literally. With growth… Read more
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 26, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC),area healthcare organizations will be providing weekday media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. As of today, there are ten confirmed cases in Champaign County.Because community transmission is occurring in multiple locations throughout the state, we all… Read more
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Meijer installing plexiglass guards, Suspends use of reusable bags
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced today that it will install plexiglass shields at all its check lanes to add protection for its team members and customers beginning next week. This adds to the significant steps the retailer has taken over the last several weeks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect its… Read more
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Sam’s Club designates special hours for at-risk members
Beginning March 26, Sam’s Club locations nationwide will offer early shopping hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for seniors and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems. This includes our pharmacy and optical centers and will last until further notice. Additionally, Sam’s Club will offer a concierge service so that… Read more