COVID - 19 CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS LIST

• Thursday, April 2

  • Public Health Officials Announce 986 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    45 tests performed - 30 negative - 15 pending results
    2 hospitalized at ALMH pending test results
    ZERO confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 1, 2020

  • Lincoln College Announces New Safety Measures for Campus
    Students Moving Online for Remainder of Spring Semester

  • Mount Pulaski Public Works Dept: Please do not flush disinfecting wipes

  • Heartland Community College to hold virtual Commencement

  • Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society to remain closed through April
    April meeting canceled

  • More Cancellations Announced For Central Illinois Race Tracks

• Wednesday, April 1

  • Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order, Suspension of On-Site Learning in Schools Through April

  • Public Health Officials Announce 937 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    35 tests performed - 29 negative - six pending results
    1 person hospitalized pending test results
    ZERO cases of COVID-19 as of March 31, 2020

  • Lincoln Park District will remain closed through April

  • Johnson True Value reduces store hours
    Implements one shopper per household rule

  • Effective immediately all city playgrounds in Mount Pulaski have been roped off and are closed to the public

  • The Lincoln Writer's Club will NOT hold meetings in April or MAY.
     

• Tuesday, March 31

  • Public Health Officials Announce 461 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors

  • ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WARNS RESIDENTS OF COVID-19 SCAMS

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    32 tests performed - 27 negative results - five pending
    ZERO cases of COVID-19 as of March 30, 2020

• Monday, March 30

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,105 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • IDHS expanding services by phone and online; 14 offices will remain open

  • Pritzker Announces Efforts to Expand and Expedite Medicaid Coverage for Uninsured and Insured Illinois Residents

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    28 tests performed - 26 negative - two pending
    ZERO cases of coronavirus as on March 29, 2020

  • Pigs & Swigs committee cancels 2020 festival
     

• Saturday, March 28

  Saturday evening 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

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Zion Lutheran Church and School in Mount Pulaski will be canceling its annual open house on April 2nd.  Instead, there will be a Virtual Open House on the church/school website

• Wednesday, March 25

  • 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

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  • 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

  • Public Health Officials Announce 236 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • 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

  • 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

  • St. John Lutheran Church in Mount Pulaski is canceling our Apr. 11 Easter Variety Sale due to the COVID-19 virus. We are unable to make our famous noodles and baked goods for this special time. See you all next year.

  • The city of Mount Pulaski Zoning meeting scheduled for March 25th has been canceled until further notice

• Monday, March 23

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Humane Society of Logan County is entrusted with the care and well-being of several animals.  Because these animals do deserve loving care and and attention, volunteers are still spending time at the shelter.  Anyone who is interested in adopting a pet, should call the shelter at 217-737-4042  on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between noon and 5 p.m.  Visit the HSLC website to see the adoptable animals availalbe now -  https://hslclincoln.org/ hslc-adoptable-pets/

• Saturday, March 21

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The city of Lincoln Landscape Waste Facility is closed until further notice.

• Friday, March 20

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Mount Pulaski Historical Museum is closed until further notice.  The Open House scheduled for April 4th has been canceled.

  • The Latham United Methodist Church Spring Dinner scheduled for March 29th has been canceled.

  • St. John's Lutheran Church of Hartsburg is canceling all Sunday and Lenten Services as well as all scheduled activities thru April 11, 2020.  Worship will resume on April 12th with Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 17

  • Public Health Officials Announce 12 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

  • 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

  • Illinois Department of Labor Cancels All Scheduled Hearings Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Concerns

  • 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

  • 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

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln will suspend Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday worship gatherings through the end of March

  • The Atlanta Public Library will be closed until further notice, and all March programs have been canceled. We expect to reschedule them on a future date. 

  • The Lincoln Downtown Express will postpone its Lincoln's Lucky Leprechauns drawing scheduled for St. Patrick's day to a later date.

  • The Lincoln Park District has canceled the annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11, 2020.

  • The Lincoln Area Music Society Spring Concerts scheduled for March 28th and 29th have been canceled.

  • The Mount Pulaski Public Library will be closed until further notice.  E-book is still available.  If you need your patron number - email mtpulaski publiclibrary@gmail.com or call 217-792-5919.

  • The meetings of the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting, currently scheduled for March 31 at 5:00pm, to take action from items on the March 17 agenda and to discuss the Heartland Community College Facilities Master Plan.
     

• Monday, March 16

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice

  • Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society Center closed through March 31st
    Monday night meeting canceled

  • Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective today

  • St. Thomas Aquinas Fish Fry scheduled for April 3, 2020 has been canceled

  • March 18, 2020 meeting of the Logan County L.E.P.C. has been canceled

  • Logan County Tourism Bureau Visitors Center on Chicago Street in Lincoln will be closed until further notice.  Staff is available by telephone at 217-732-8687.

Chester-East Lincoln students to pick up learning packets on Monday, continuing Tuesday. Watch for information on meal coordination starting on Tuesday.

• 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

  • 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

• FRIDAY, MARCH 13

  • 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

  • Lincoln Masonic Lodge Chili Supper Fundraiser for Saturday, March 14th evening has been canceled

  • Zonta Centennial Celebration scheduled for mid-day Saturday at Jefferson Street Church has been canceled - will be rescheduled at a later date

  • Lincoln Woman's Club Scholarship breakfast scheduled for March 18th has been canceled

  • April 7th Honor Flight has been canceled

• THURSDAY, MARCH 12

  • Logan County Farm Bureau Ag Scholarship Breakfast set for March 19 has been cancelled
    Scholarship presentations will be rescheduled

  • Schools:

    • Lincoln College will extend Spring Break for traditional students by one week, March 16-March 22.

      • At this time, ABE and graduate classes will proceed as scheduled.

      • Students should check the college website for updates and sign up for notifications.

      • Lincoln College will be postponing any further college or community-sponsored events utilizing our campus facilities until further notice.

    • Illinois State University To Close Dorms, Shift To Online Classes Due To Coronavirus

  • Sports and entertainment:

    • IHSA announces tournament updates related to COVID-19 : Lincoln Sectional Final ticket sales suspended
      Limiting remaining basketball competitions to 60 spectators per school

    • Illinois Elementary School Association:

  • • State Wrestling Finals scheduled for this Friday-Saturday, March 13-14 at the Convocation Center on the campus of NIU in DeKalb, IL have been canceled

    • Volleyball - IESA state series:

      • The 7th grade state finals scheduled for March 13-14 will NOT be played as scheduled this weekend

      • All 8th grade state series are now suspended – this includes 8th grade regional championships scheduled for tonight, 8th grade sectional championships scheduled for Monday, March 16 and the state finals scheduled for March 20-21.

    • Music events to the discretion of local health authorities and schools

    • NCAA - March Madness, all men's and women's winter and spring championships canceled

    • National sports leagues modify and cancel remaining season:

      • National Basketball Association have suspended all games

      • National Hockey League - suspends season until prudent to resume

      • Major League Baseball - canceled spring training and pushed back season opening by at least two weeks

      • U.S. Soccer suspended for March and April

    • Broadway Theaters closing to Apr 13

    • Disneyland closed for remainder of month

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