Category: Local

As part of the overall community response to the COVID-19 situation, the Mahomet Public Library will close to the public for an indefinite period beginning Tuesday, March 17th.  This decision was made by library leaders in order to protect the health of staff and patrons and to help to slow the spread of the virus… Read more

The Mahomet Area Youth Club has announced that they will be open Monday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those that need childcare. The decision comes after Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed K-12 schools until March 30 and one case has been confirmed in Champaign County.  “These efforts are to protect everyone and… Read more

The Stephens Family YMCA will temporarily be closed beginning March 15 at 6 p.m. until the end of the day on March 29.  “We are hoping to open on March 30th, but we are not clear if that will be possible at this time. This includes all programs and facilities,” a letter to members said. … Read more

All state parks across the state of Illinois are closed until further notice. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources made the announcement on their Facebook page on Sunday. Here’s the full post by IDNR: “Effective immediately, all IDNR-owned properties are closed to the public to help stem the spread of COVID-19. All scheduled events on… Read more

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced a Champaign County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The woman is a 50-year old female who is in her home in isolation and recovering. She presented to Carle’s emergency department earlier this week. The patient was not admitted, but sent home under the instructions to isolate herself.  She… Read more

Chicago — As the state continues to take aggressive action to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16th through Monday, March 30th. “This is another hard step to… Read more

From the Illinois State Board of EducationMarch 15, 2020  Today ISBE hosted six tele-town halls with superintendents, regional superintendents, and other educational leaders across the state. More than 1,200 called in – and ISBE is so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect.ISBE would like to restate that the statewide mandatory school closure begins… Read more

The Open Room is inviting the Mahomet community to join in prayer every day at 5 p.m. until March 31. The daily prayer will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. The Open Room, located at 404 E Main St. in Mahomet, invites the community to either come to their location or pray in unison at home… Read more

By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The first novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed in central and southern Illinois, spanning eight counties, state officials said Saturday. Gov. JB Pritzker’s message to residents, as the state’s positive COVID-19 count reached 64, was clear at a news briefing in Chicago: Stay home. “Once again, no matter… Read more