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Wednesday, May 06, 2020
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Wednesday, May 6 Class of 2020 Graduates to be individually honored by sign on Logan County Courthouse lawn Lincoln College Set to Broadcast Commencement May 9 Celebration Will Include Virtual Event Graduate Lists Carroll Catholic School Eighth Grade Graduates Mount Pulaski Grade School Eighth Grade Graduates Mount Pulaski High School Class of 2020 Olympia High School Class of 2020 Olympia Middle School Eighth Grade Graduates Zion Lutheran School - Lincoln Eighth Grade Graduates Zion Lutheran School – Mount Pulaski Eighth Grade Graduates Heartland Associate Nursing program accreditation extended State Agencies Launch Preliminary Exposure Reduction Project in Illinois Joint agency effort to reduce cancer risks to Illinois fire service members COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Read online "Three Hens and a Peacock" - Link Then - Make a Paper Bag Peacock Puppet - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 383 tested - 375 negative - one pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Tuesday, May 5, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Report from Monday, May 4, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,341 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Report for Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,122 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State Restore Illinois is a Five-Phase, Regional Plan for Saving Lives, Livelihoods, and Safely Reopening Illinois IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live PUA Portal to Launch on May 11 A REMINDER OF ILLINOIS’ TEXT LINE (55-2020), PROVIDING SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Illinois Helpline Provides Quick Answers to Questions about Available Resources to Illinois Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic; Call4Calm Service Available to Residents Experiencing Stress and Other Hardships State Encourages Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities to Utilize Free PPE Decontamination System LaHood Announces Over $81.5 Million in CARES Funding for IL18 Health Providers Tuesday, May 5 Logan County Board approves 18 applications for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers: Burglary and fraud team reported to be in our area Be wary of letting strangers into your home Pritzker Administration announces fourth month sales totals for adult use cannabis State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated more than $37 million in sales in April COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Mount Pulaski Stone siblings share a birthday and a drive by parade Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Create Salt Dough gifts for Mother's day Here's the recipe - Link Make a salt bead necklace or bracelet for mom - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 363 tested - 353 negative - three pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Monday, May 4, 2020 Logan County Board approves 18 applications for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Corn Belt Energy cancels 2020 Annual Meeting STATE & FEDERAL NEWS No state press release for Monday, May 4, 2020 State-wide statistics 333,147 tests performed - 63,840 positive 2662 deaths Congressman Darin LaHood Coronavirus Update Monday, May 4 Humane Society cancels annual garage sale for 2020 Lincoln Park District to remain closed through May Youth ball leagues canceled - Aquatic Center and Fourth of July events still pending Lincoln City Council Monday, May 4, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Meeting for essential members only - may be viewed on city website Alzheimer's Association supporting #GIVING TUESDAYNOW in global day of giving and unity during pandemic Ducks Unlimited recognizes top Illinois fundraising chapters COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Anonymous donors make Covid-19 struggle a little easier for two Logan County residents Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Let's play Charades! Here are the standard rules - Link Here is a list of words to act out - varying levels of difficulty - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf No reports issued over the weekend Humane Society cancels annual garage sale for 2020 Lincoln Park District to remain closed through May Youth ball leagues canceled - Aquatic Center and Fourth of July events still pending STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,450 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 3, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,994 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Saturday, May 2 Logan County Sheriff will not enforce Governor's Executive Order regarding face masks - WILL enforce violations of State Statutes Logan County Board May, 2020 meeting schedule - Pdf Lincoln College Set to Broadcast Commencement May 9 Celebration Will Include Virtual Event Corn Belt Energy to return $3 million in capital credits Welcome Spring - Spring explodes in Kickapoo Creek Park - slideshow Memorial Health System offers iPads, iPhones to help patients connect with loved ones during COVID-19 Pandemic Illinois DNR Receives USDA Award to Continue Land Access Program Slim Randles' Home Country Flustercated Wildlife-Friendly Gardens Add More Enjoyment and Interest COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Mount Pulaski FFA & FFA Alumni Tractor Parade Load'em up - Move'em out! - slideshow Drivers and spectators enjoy the morning - slideshow The crew at Audra's enjoy drive-by greetings from dance students - slideshow Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: IT'S KEN-TURTLE DERBY DAY AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM SATURDAY, MAY 2, AT 1 P.M. ON FACEBOOK LIVE COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 317 tested - 307 negative - three pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Friday, May 1, 2020 Logan County Sheriff will not enforce Governor's Executive Order regarding face masks - WILL enforce violations of State Statutes STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 3,137 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease IDFPR, Banks and Advocacy Groups Work Together to Provide Help in Cashing Stimulus Checks During the COVID-19 Pandemic Pritzker Administration Partnering with Local Groups to Offer Free Food for Truckers FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education COVID-19 Temporary Control Tower Hour Adjustments	Friday, May 1 Atlanta Truck Stop groundbreaking jump starts local economy Lincoln College is Making Plans to Resume In-Person Classes for Fall 2020 Developing New Restrictions for Campus Safety if Permitted to Re-Open Logan County Board of Realtors First Quarter Home Sales U of I Extension How to Prevent Crabgrass USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Pink Bows for Healthcare workers go up at ALMH Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Like it or not, Stay at Home orders are still in place through the month of May. Looking on the bright side - you and your children are living through a very historical event in our lives. Today, create a journal/scrapbook for each of you. Write down your story of COVID-19 add pictures and art. It will be something you can share with others for years to come. How to make an your own personalized journal - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 292 tested - 284 negative - one pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of April 30, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,563 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois GOP Delegation Urge Pritzker to Start Phased Reopening IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began Thursday, April 30 Logan County approves delaying first installment of property taxes; continues course for courthouse repair Illinois Prairie Community Foundation awards grants to 73 programs in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties Five in Logan County Heartland Community College art gallery presents mother•land Pritzker Administration Announces Suspension of May 1, 2020 Deadline for Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses New Poll: Nearly a Third are Delaying or Avoiding Medical Care Due to COVID-19 Concerns Farmdoc webinars help ag producers navigate the coronavirus crisis COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Friendship Manor Quilters make masks for our front line workers Moksha: A message from Marcia Time for Self-Reflection Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Visit the Heartland Community College Joe McCauley Gallery show MotherLand - Link Snuggle up with your toddler and enjoy Goodnight with Dolly - new bedtimes stories each Thursday night read aloud by Dolly Parton (scroll down on the page for past readings) COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 286 Tests - 277 negative - Two pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered ZERO deaths as of Wednesday, April 29, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,253 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Wednesday, April 29 Generations at Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19 Christian Village in Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19 Christian Village standing strong in the face of Covid-19 2019 Logan County Final Multiplier Announced Market on the Hill seeks vintage and general store items for store decor Graue technicians refurbish abandoned bikes for Lincoln D.A.R.E. program LaHood Announces Dates for Military Service Academy Nominations Illinois Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website Continually updating COVID-19 resources Creative solutions ensure pesticide applicators can go to work in Illinois Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Christian Village standing strong in the face of Covid-19 Moksha: A message from Marcia Time for Self-Reflection Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Bake hearty home made bread without yeast - Link How to Make Flowers From Coffee Filters: 8 Patterns and Tips - Link Twelve Red Solo Cup games for kids of all ages - link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 275 tested - 266 negative - two pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered - ZERO deaths as of April 28, 2020 Christian Village in Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19 Generations at Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,219 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Tuesday, April 28 The ALMH Market to Open May 16 at Logan County Fairgrounds WLB Hoops for Heroes supports veteran flights to D.C. memorials Olympia FFA Plant Sale online now COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Logan County 4-H goes virtual preparing for fair Atlanta Ag 4-H hosts virtual meeting in April - Album Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows Moksha: A message from Marcia Time for Self-Reflection Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Make a stick horse from oven mitts - no sewing required - link Make a Tipsy Pots Tower Planter for your garden - link A project for the kiddos of any age - Make shopping bags from old tee-shirts - link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 270 tested - 262 negative - four pending results FOUR tested positive - FOUR recovered ZERO fatalities as on Monday, April 27, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,980 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease LaHood Announces CARES Act Funding for 18th District Public Housing Authorities LISC Small Business Relief Grants TIME SENSITIVE – Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 28 at 11:50PM EST.
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