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Remote Learning: The Teachers’ Learning Curve
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as medical professionals deal with its…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 28, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing five new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 114 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information…
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Mahomet Public Library operates in a world of unknowns
The Mahomet Public Library continues to operate in the world of unknowns. The library, which closed its doors on March 12 as Illinois prepared to navigate Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, still does not know when the building will reopen, but director John Howard told the board of trustees via Zoom on April 13 that…
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Future developer of Deer Run Drive on Mahomet’s consent agenda
The Village of Mahomet board of Trustees discussed an amendment to covenants related to 55-acres south of the Country Ridge and Sangamon Fields subdivisions on April 21. The amendment was moved to the April 28 consent agenda. The new covenant clarified that the future roadway, Deer Run Drive, responsibility is on the owners of the…
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Mahomet Restaurant Specials April 27-May 2
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…
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Clay County Judge grants restraining order on Pritzker’s stay-at-home order
Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney granted a restraining order to temporarily block the governor’s latest executive order Monday afternoon, putting the statewide stay-at-home plan in jeopardy. The ruling technically only releases Bailey from the executive order. But Pritzker said during a press conference on Monday that the worry is that cities and counties…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 27, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing four new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 109 cases. In addition, we are reporting one more death in Champaign County. This person was a woman in her 60s with…
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Pritzker encourages school districts to prepare for e-learning in fall 2020
Gov J.B. Pritzker said school districts should take time over the summer months to develop in a press conference Sunday. Dave Dahl from WTAX asked if teachers and administrators should spend their time over summer months preparing e-learning or in-person learning. Pritzker said, “I would prepare for both because it is still unclear what things…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 26, 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 105 cases. There have been a total of five COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information…
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Changes to golf coming in Illinois on May 1
Tee time will look a little different on the 683 golf courses across the state of Illinois beginning May 1. For starters, people will be able to golf after nearly a month-long closure. But, according to operational restrictions provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, new guidelines established to provide people with…