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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Wednesday, June 10 Largest solar farm planned for central Logan County gets first nod Logan County Fair canceled for 2020 Local United Way to host cleaning supply drive June 20th Summer lunch program underway in Lincoln District 27 and Local Partners Provide Free Summer Meals for 2020 Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, June 9 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,454 tested - 1443 negative - 11 positive - 11 recovered - zero fatalities Logan County Fair canceled for 2020 Racing Action To Return To Central Illinois Tracks This Weekend Lincoln Speedway & Macon Speedway Set For Season Openers STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 797 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker administration launches COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program IDHS also launches Immigrant Family Support Project for those excluded from federal COVID-19 relief Tuesday, June 9 Lincoln City Council Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf Mount Pulaski City Council Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Voting Session agenda - Pdf Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - Online Magazine Summer Reading and Summer food programs kick-off at the Mount Pulaski Public Library Heartland creates Senior Leadership Position for Diversity & Inclusion COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Monday, June 8 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,449 tested - 1438 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities As economy looks to re-open, region-wide business recovery program launches to connect businesses with local recovery experts GPECD and Lincoln Business Recovery Program Buisiness Owners Instructions for the Tada Platform - pfd STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Monday, June 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 658 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Farm Service Agency to Host Webinars on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Monday, June 8 Rally speakers share what to do for black justice Thursday evening rally calls for racial equality - slideshow Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams answers what you want to know during these volatile days Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman resigns Dear Seth Goodman A letter to our former Mayor Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Millikin University names Dr. Alexander Deeb Director of Campus Life for Inclusion Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Confirms Day Camp Schedule and Family Weekend Retreats in July and August 2020 COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, June 6 Public Health Officials Announce 975 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, June 7 Public Health Officials Announce 867 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Saturday, June 6 Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman resigns Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams answers what you want to know during these volatile days Ameren Illinois Working With City Of Lincoln to Increase Visibility With LED Streetlights New streetlights save money, last longer and use up to 65 percent less energy DIG DEEPER: Read, Investigate, Discover Lincoln Public Library District announces summer reading program Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Slim Randles' Home Country We can quarantine-up again in the mornin' Manage Mosquitoes for a Safer and More Enjoyable Summer by Melinda Myers State of Illinois announces nearly $1 million available for Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers State of Illinois Announces Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Friday, June 5 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,359 tested - 1,348 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Friday, June 5 Public Health Officials Announce 1,156 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces State of Illinois Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Tests Expanded Testing Criteria Will Allow Anyone to Get Tested at Community-Based Testing Sites Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Free courses offered via Get Hired Illinois portal to help upskill Illinoisans impacted by COVID-19 Pritzker announces first $1.3 million awarded to downstate rural communities as part of Small Business Stabilization Fund COVID-19 Resources: Business & Industry CARES Act Program Initial Claims Growth Slowing, Benefits Paid is $3.6 Billion Since March 1 Nearly 100,000 PUA Claims Processed, $140 Million Paid Friday, June 5 Crowd gathers in Postville Park before marching to Logan County Courthouse to rally for Black Lives Matter - Album Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Logan County Department of Public Health urges you to “fight the bite” June Park district notes From Jaylee Swinford, program coordinator Pet Food Pantry available for those suffering loss of income due to COVID-19 Three Champaign-Springfield-Decatur Area TV Stations Changing Frequencies Those who view via an antenna will have to rescan their television sets Western Governors University Announces up to $3 million in Scholarships for Students Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic Nonprofit, online university to award up to 1,000 scholarships worth $3,000 each to newly enrolled students facing economic hardships as a result of Covid-19 closures and layoffs COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Thursday, June 4 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,344 tested - 1,333 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Thursday, June 4 Public Health Officials Announce 929 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease State Announces Community-Based Testing Sites Now Open to All Expanded Criteria Will Allow Anyone to Get Tested, Regardless of Symptoms	Thursday, June 4 Lincoln Fire Chief apologizes for social media posts Martin and domestic violence victims remembered at Eaton Field Friends and family remember Allissa Martin - slideshow Logan Correctional holds remembrance honoring Allissa Martin Corrections family comes together for Allissa - slideshow Lanterns float to the heavens with messages for Allissa - slideshow IEMA Reminds Residents When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors Community foundation seeks philanthropist nominees Water quality reports show Illinois American Water continues to deliver water that meets or surpasses drinking water standards IDNR Announces Application Period for Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program Applications Accepted June 1 – July 31 COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Wednesday, June 3 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,212 tested - 1,201 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 982 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois GOP Ask Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations Wednesday, June 3 REMINDER: Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Application Portal closes June 5th Class of 2020 Three LCHS seniors awarded Iva Mae Blaum Scholarships Heartland taking blended approach with classes in Fall Olympia Agriculture students continue education at home St. John United Church of Christ and American Red Cross to host blood drive June 23rd COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, June 2 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,101 tested - 1,090 negative - 11 positive -10 recovered - zero fatalities REMINDER: Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Application Portal closes June 5th Minier Corn Daze 2020 Canceled But, Christmas 2020 is on STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,614 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Virtual Applicant Briefings Scheduled for Local Governments, Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for Federal Public Assistance Funding Tuesday, June 2 The Atlanta National Bank receives COVID-19 Relief Grant to benefit local businesses and nonprofit organizations Class of 2020 Hursh Scholarships awarded to LCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian Three LCHS Seniors Selected as Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship Awardees Families enjoy getting together each year at a free family bowling celebration University of Illinois Extension Fill your pantry with home-preserved foods COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Monday, June 1 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1051 tested - 1040 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities The Atlanta National Bank receives COVID-19 Relief Grant to benefit local businesses and nonprofit organizations STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Monday, June 1, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 974 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday, June 1 LLCEO Class of 2020 endures a very unusual year Virtual trade show day one Virtual trade show day two Virtual trade show day three Lincoln City Council Monday, June 1, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Census Bureau to Deliver 2020 Census Questionnaires in Illinois LINK - HOW TO IDENTIFY A CENSUS WORKER Class of 2020 Graduate Lists Lincoln Community High School Class of 2020 Mount Pulaski High School Second Semester Honor Roll Zion Lutheran School - Mount Pulaski School year awards Logan County students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List Olympia FFA online plant sale sees great success University of Illinois College of ACES Up to 1 in 4 American children may face hunger in the next year IPCF COVID-19 Responses Fund distributes 32 grants Includes two Logan County recipients COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Saturday, May 30 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1028 tested - 1017 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 30, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 31, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,343 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Athens resident donates 3D-printed personal protective equipment to Memorial Health System
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