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Sunday, March 22, 2020
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Saturday, March 21 Logan County issues disaster proclamation, Illinois Governor issues “Stay at Home” order Logan County Disaster Proclamation - Pdf Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational Order Begins 5 p.m. Saturday Governor Orders Local Governments to Halt Evictions, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People Here’s What Will Remain Open During Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Local banker Dave Irwin observes a decade of change Atlanta Ag 4-H members explore closed circuitry with bananas - Album Slim Randles' Home Country "I met this girl named Mrs. Doc and asked her to marry me” COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational Order Begins 5 p.m. Saturday Governor Orders Local Governments to Halt Evictions, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on Executive Order 2020-10 Public Health Officials Announce 163 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Pdf Illinois EPA Temporarily Closes All Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations Closure Dates Align with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order USDA Rural Development Stakeholder Announcement Single-Family Housing Direct Programs Continuity of Operations Rural Development implements remote operations LOCAL IMPACT Logan County issues disaster proclamation, Illinois Governor issues “Stay at Home” order Logan County Disaster Proclamation - Pdf Mount Pulaski City Council will seek alternative meeting methods No face-to-face meetings until further notice HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System Hospitals Will Implement No-Visitor Policy to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln included in the restrictions Friday, March 20 Logan County moving forward with rural Fifth Street Road project Road closures start Monday, March 23rd on Fifth Street Road Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Introduction - 2020 Spring Farm Outlook Olympia FFA moving forward with growing plants for fundraiser sale in May Mount Pulaski Community Unit District 23 Summary report of March Board of Education meeting U of I Extension Answers for Early Spring Garden FAQs Get Signed up for Wetland Reserve Easements STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Pritzker Announces Series of New Measures to Help Illinoisans Affected by COVID-19 Governor Announces Sales Tax Deferral for Bars and Restaurants, SBA Loan Eligibility, New Grocery Hours for Seniors, Expanded Health Care Services Illinois Public Health Officials Announce the Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease IDHS announces modifications and closures of IDHS offices to follow health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 Family Community Resource Centers remain open with reduced public-facing staff, Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Offices are closed with staff still providing all services remotely From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Department of Public Health to launch covid-19 database View GIS dashboard at http://arcg.is/ebHmO Memorial Health System Provides Online Digital Assistant to Assess COVID-19 Risk Mount Pulaski Police Chief West Take precautions to protect yourselves and your first responders NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 92 Humane Society of Logan County asks for calls before coming to the shelter LCU cancels 2020 Christian Women's Conference San Jose Alumni cancel 2020 Banquet Honor Flight canceled until September Lincoln Speedway: No guests in the grandstands at March 28th and April 4th test and tunes Thursday, March 19 City of Lincoln discusses Coronavirus - Sewer bills, restaurant parking, tax revenues, use of toilet paper, and next meeting Today's Easter Devotional Easter Hope for March’s Madness By Greg Wooten, Pastor, Hope Chapel Church of the Nazarene Heartland Community College Open House presents Spring, Summer and Fall courses and services to potential students Atlanta Ag 4-H helps out at fire department fundraiser - Album Recovering phosphorus from corn ethanol production can help reduce groundwater pollution COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Gov. Pritzker Announces Series of New Measures to Help Illinoisans Affected by COVID-19 Public Health Officials Announce 128 News Cases of New Coronavirus in Illinois Pritzker Launches Coronavirus.illinois.gov with Resources for Illinois Residents, Small Businesses Pritzker waives overweight permit fees for transportation of emergency relief supplies LOCAL IMPACT Memorial Behavioral Health Offers Free Community Hotline Relief for anxiety and stress the goal of the new hotline City of Lincoln discusses Coronavirus - Sewer bills, restaurant parking, tax revenues, use of toilet paper, and next meeting Lincoln College Update on Coronavirus No face-to-face instruction through at least April 3rd Heartland Community College going online for remainder of Spring term llinois American Water encourages customers to refrain from flushing disinfection wipes and pouring grease down the drain Memorial Health System to Open Respiratory Screening Clinic at DMH Express Care Site USDA Service Centers Encourage Visitors to Make Appointments in Advance Due to Recent Public Health Concerns Stage Stores (Gordman's in Lincoln) announces adjusted store hours Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln addresses COVID-19 Wednesday, March 18 Logan County GIS system to get updated equipment expanding use options Habitat For Humanity of Logan County hands keys to HFHLC Center to new owners The Lincoln Police Department urges motorists to “Drop It and Drive” Law enforcement to crack down on distracted driving FFA Week is more than Sows, Cows, and Plows! COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce First Illinois Coronavirus Disease Death Officials closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County Pritzker to File for Statewide Eligibility for Small Business Administration Loans LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Department of Public Health urges social distancing State Bank of Lincoln limits lobby visits to by appointment only Drive-thru services remain the same University Of Illinois Extension offices close until further notice First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln Responds to Covid-19 Spring 2020 season Baseball and Softball canceled for Heartland Athletics Social Security Offices Offer Phone Service Only Online Services Remain Available Memorial Medical Center and HSHS St. John’s Hospital institute new triage protocol for emergency department patients Memorial Health System makes virtual-care service free to promote social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic Memorial Health System postpones elective surgeries in response to COVID-19 pandemic Easterseals Central Illinois Phase 1 Response to COVID-19	Tuesday, March 17 Underground collection line location change brings Whitney Hill project developers back to county for permit approval Board to vote Tuesday on whether to approve a conditional use permit Boy Scout BBQ sees reduction in numbers in light of Covid-19 Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 12 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois Illinois Department of Labor Cancels All Scheduled Hearings Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Concerns As families and medical providers focus on responding to COVID-19, YouthCare transition to be postponed Launch of enhanced healthcare program delayed at least 30 days ISVMA Urges Hygiene, Patience in Understanding Coronavirus’ Potential Effects on Pets Illinois State Museum, Branches to Close Until Further Notice Illinois Department of Natural Resources Closes All State Sites LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Department of Public Health postpones walk in services WIC will be via curb-side service Memorial Health System to Open Respiratory Screening Clinic at South Sixth ExpressCare Site ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT Emergency Order - COVID-19 - PDF Lincoln Park District announces closure until further notice Access to outdoor amenities still available Monday, March 16 Dollars and sense of restoring the historic Logan County Courthouse Voters can watch Primary Election results in real-time at the Logan County Courthouse rotunda or on-line Lincoln City Council Monday, March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda - Pdf Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th Lincoln Community High School District 404 Monday, March 16, 2020 Board of Education Meeting agenda - Pdf LCHS student arts displayed in Lincoln Art Institute Talented teens display their work at LAI - Album Young Artist enjoy the lime-light of the art show - Album Junior High Boys Basketball: Lincoln hosts the third annual All-State Junior High Classic LJHS basketball standout Aidan Gowin crowned the 3-point champion Jr. High Classic results - pictures COVID 19 - NEW TODAY STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Pritzker Announces Bars and Restaurants Will Close to Public by End of Monday Next Week, State Agencies to Temporarily Reduce Workforce While Maintaining Core Functions and Essential Operations Pritzker to File Federal Waiver to Expand Medicaid Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Officials Announce 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois CDC recommends organizers, groups or individuals cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States for the next 8 weeks - Link LOCAL IMPACT Lincoln Logan Food Pantry implements drive-thru service. Stay inside your vehicle and follow the checkpoints Lincoln Public Library to close at 1 p.m. today No fines or late fees will be accrued during this time Logan County Clerk's Office open for early voting today All Polling Places will be open on Tuesday, March 17th Lincoln City Hall closed until further notice City Council WILL meet Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society Center closed through March 31st Monday night meeting canceled Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective today Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice Saturday, March 14 COVID-19 LOCAL IMPACT POSTED SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Gov. Pritzker Announces Bars and Restaurants Will Close to Public by End of Monday LOGAN COUNTY: Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective Monday LOGAN COUNTY: Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice POSTED SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Dr. Dru Hauter: sage analysis and advice about the Corona Virus President Trump declares national emergency due to the Coronavirus freeing up federal funds - link President Trump Declares National Emergency As Coronavirus Pandemic Grows - link Pritzker Announces Two-Week Statewide School Closure to Minimize COVID-19 Spread Additional Economic Measures to Reduce Burden on Illinois Families Illinois American Water Places Moratorium on Shutoffs About the Coronavirus and Your Drinking Water Logan County Courthouse Remains Open Illinois Court Procedures for Covid-19: Supreme Court Livestream - Pdf Logan County Jail in-house visitations suspended Memorial Health System Enacts Visitor Restrictions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 State of Illinois Daily COVID-19 Friday Briefing – 46 Cases OSF Health Care offers COVID-19 digital triage through chatbot Clare Logan County Russel Allen Garden Day Canceled Heartland Athletics teams suspend play for Spring 2020 Season All Remaining 2020 Illinois State Spring Sport Contests Cancelled Performances at Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin College of Fine Arts events canceled Easterseals Central Illinois Postpones April Events CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS LIST TOP STORIES Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th The U.S. Census Bureau Begins Decennial Population Count Lincoln Area YMCA celebrates 20 years of 3D Archery Lincoln Area YMCA celebrates 20 years of 3D Archery - slideshow Pastor John Johnson to address LCG&HS at March Meeting Slim Randles' Home Country Them days when Roman guys was a-runnin’ all over conquerin’ stuff Designing a Beautiful Garden for You and the Pollinators By Melinda Myers Friday, March 13 COVID-19 LOCAL IMPACT Pritzker Announces Two-Week Statewide School Closure to Minimize COVID-19 Spread Additional Economic Measures to Reduce Burden on Illinois Families IHSA Cancels Remaining Winter State Tournaments Over COVID-19 Pandemic Heartland Community College extends Spring Break through March 20 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight for April 7th to be postponed due to covid-19 concerns for elderly State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread Illinois State Athletics Spring Sports Suspended Until March 30 Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield closes to protect public health Research services still offered online and by phone Illinois State Museum Takes Precautions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Programming suspended through April 10; museum and branch facilities will remain open LOCAL TOP STORIES Downtown Lincoln business owners bring unity and small town friendly feel to the heart of the city Hilltop Tree Huggers encourage tree planting in Mount Pulaski Tyler Miller recognized as District FFA Proficiency Winner U of I Extension Fishing for Omega-3's During Lent
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