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Sunday, March 29, 2020
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Saturday, March 28 SATURDAY EVENING COVID-19 UPDATES Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 27 tests performed - 23 return negative - four pending One person hospitalized pending test results ZERO cases in Logan Co. as of Sat., March 28, 2020 State Public Health Officials Announce the First Death of an Infant with Coronavirus Disease Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 24 tests performed - 21 return negative - three pending One person hospitalized pending test results ZERO cases in Logan Co. as of Friday, March 27, 2020 COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Humane Society’s good work continues behind closed doors Adoptions possible under social distancing practices Do you have heart? - Album Something to do while staying at home: Take a FREE virtual tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Note some tours are large and take a minute or two to load TOP STORIES State Bank of Lincoln extends deadline for Larson Teacher Education Scholarship for LCHS seniors PDF of application attached Blaum Trust Scholarship Available to Nursing, Ag Students Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature John and Susan Adams from Atlanta selected as 2020 Master Farmers Slim Randles' Home Country An excuse once each year to act completely stupid Extend Your Garden Season By Melinda Myers COVID-19 SATURDAY EVENING COVID-19 UPDATES Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 27 tests performed - 23 return negative - four pending One person hospitalized pending test results ZERO cases in Logan Co. as of Sat., March 28, 2020 State Public Health Officials Announce the First Death of an Infant with Coronavirus Disease STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 488 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers LaHood Statement on Coronavirus Relief Legislation—The CARES Act U.S. COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS Summary of Key Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act - pdf Senate CARES Coronavirus Bill - Pdf LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 24 tests performed - 21 return negative - three pending One person hospitalized pending test results ZERO cases in Logan Co. as of Friday, March 27, 2020 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND To Support Local Nonprofits Serving Populations Impacted by COVID-19 IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns Friday, March 27 Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 23 tests performed - 20 negative - three pending results ZERO confirmed cases as of Thursday, March 26, 2020 Community: We're in this together! Families find keeping active and staying in routine key during more time together Something to do while staying at home Extension workshop provides instruction for building bee houses Printable bee house instructions - Pdf Logan County Veterans Assistance Commission offers food vouchers for veterans in need Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Women in Ag: Passion leads this young trio at Central Illinois Ag Women in farming Heartland Adult Education Classes move to online effective March 31st March 2020 Illinois FSA Newsletter COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 673 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims Improved Processes to Help Streamline Increased Need for Benefits Pritzker Partners with United Way of Illinois, Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations to Launch Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund LaHood Legislation to Reduce Health Care Costs Included in the Phase III Coronavirus Relief Bill—the CARES Act Health Alliance extends premium grace period for Small Group fully insured plans LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 23 tests performed - 20 negative - three pending results ZERO confirmed cases as of Thursday, March 26, 2020 Logan County Veterans Assistance Commission offers food vouchers for veterans in need Thursday, March 26 Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 19 tests performed - 17 negative two awaiting results ZERO confirmed cases as of Wednesday, March 25,2020 Coming together: Oasis Senior Center and a band of farmers each contribute to the well-being of others Today's Easter Devotional A PLACE OF REFUGE By Pastor Zoila Marty First United Methodist Mt. Pulaski, Chestnut, & Latham Something to do while staying at home Take a Virtual Visit to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station Discover Wellness at Home with Illinois Extension FREE Webinars STARTING TODAY Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Women in Ag: An interview with Skye Kretzinger Youth engaged in philanthropy seeks participants for 2020-21 Cohort Lincoln Community Theatre postpones 2020 summer season to 2021 Generations Healthcare Network Takes Extra Steps to Care for Staff COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 330 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces Income Tax Filing Extension, More Than $90 Million in Small Business Aid LaHood Applauds Federal Funding Awarded to Illinois Community Health Centers Emergency Physicians to American Public: Stay Home, Save Lives LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 19 tests performed - 17 negative two awaiting results ZERO confirmed cases as of Wednesday, March 25,2020 Lincoln Community Theatre postpones 2020 summer season to 2021 Generations Healthcare Network Takes Extra Steps to Care for Staff Wednesday, March 25 Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Prepared by Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 14 tests administered - 10 negatives - four pending ZERO cases of Coronavirus as of Tuesday, 3/24/20 Logan County Board takes measures to protect the public during open meetings Limited seating at meetings, email public comments ahead of time, watch meetings via live streaming Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University Announce New Articulation Agreement Students Can Pursue Five Degree Programs at Lincoln College Elkhart Historical Society hope to host final two Wild Weekend walks on April 18th and 25th Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Illinois specialty crops in the 2019 season Edward Jones: Support for community is a top priority Local Financial Advisors Christine Short, Sal Pollice, Jim Sparrow, Phil Dehner and Franklin "Tanker" Wade are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of clients, associates, families and communities USDA Stands Up New Team to Better Serve Beginning Farmers and Ranchers COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 250 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Lays Out Measures to Increase Testing, Hospital Capacity in Preparation for Additional Need HHS Awards $3,666,867 to Illinois to Boost their COVID-19 Response State Treasurer to make low-interest Bridge loans for businesses availalbe as soon as this week - pdf HHS Announces Grants to Provide Meals for Older Adults in Illinois LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Prepared by Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 14 tests administered - 10 negatives - four pending ZERO cases of Coronavirus as of Tuesday, 3/24/20 Logan County Board takes measures to protect the public during open meetings Limited seating at meetings, email public comments ahead of time, watch meetings via live streaming Online training available for small businesses impacted by coronavirus Offered by the U.S. Small Business Association Edward Jones: Support for community is a top priority Local Financial Advisors Christine Short, Sal Pollice, Jim Sparrow, Phil Dehner and Franklin "Tanker" Wade are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of clients, associates, families and communities	Tuesday, March 24 Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital issue daily updates on coronavirus in Logan Count - Pdf As of Monday - ZERO confirmed cases One inpatient quarantine at ALMH pending test results Lincolnite Art Whitham recognized as Carnegie Hero for life-saving action Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Trump Bucks, Trade Deals and what may be ahead Logan County 4-H members selected as State 4-H award recipients COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 236 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Several Actions to Increase the Health Care Professional Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic Pritzker Announces Partnership with Manufacturing and Biotech Industries to Produce Life-Saving Supplies in Illinois Separately, State Has Ordered 2.5 Million N95 Masks, 1 Million Surgical Masks, Among Other Supplies Governor Calls for Federal Activation of Defense Production Act Memorial Health Systems seeks donations of medical supplies from the community Masks needed among other items U-Tube videos for how to make masks enclosed LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Department of Public Health and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital issue daily updates on coronavirus in Logan Count - Pdf As of Monday - ZERO confirmed cases One inpatient quarantine at ALMH pending test results USDA Service Centers Taking Precautionary Measures to Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Central Illinois Race Tracks Cancel Test-And-Tune Events Monday, March 23 Logan County Board March briefs Logan County governmental offices are open Some with limited staff and/or visitor restrictions Phone numbers for each office included in this release Joint Statement: U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox Urge Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud Report suspected fraud to local authorities Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Farming is one of the highest tech industries in the world! Bennett Graber named LCHS February Student of the Month COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Here’s What Will Remain Open During Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Public Health Officials Announce 296 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association: Veterinary Services Open for Business During Illinois Coronavirus Shutdown LOCAL IMPACT Logan County governmental offices are open Some with limited staff and/or visitor restrictions Phone numbers for each office included in this release Joint Statement: U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox Urge Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud Report suspected fraud to local authorities 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
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