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Wednesday, April 01, 2020
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Wednesday, April 1 COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! A drive-by surprise for local 12 year old leaves everyone smiling Explaining the pandemic and shelter-in-place to younger children Moksha Center offers wellness tips during ‘Stay at Home Rule’ Something to do while staying at home: Make colorful face masks to wear or donate For those who wish to make masks, please use this link (which includes instructions for elastic ties) or this link (which includes instructions using cotton ties) as a guide. TOP STORIES Lincoln Landscape Waste facility to re-open for spring clean-up Barricades will be set for social distancing at the attendee station Logan County Board April, 2020 meeting schedule - Pdf Lincoln College Announces Accommodations for MacMurray Students Special Price Match Program and Transfer Accommodations for Students Today's Easter Devotional ...THAT HE MAY LIFT YOU UP… By Ryan Jay Edgecombe Pastor – Broadwell Christian Church Chaplain – The Christian Village Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature Logan County 2019 soybean estimate gets a 'no report' STATE & FEDERAL NEWS 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 LOCAL IMPACT 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 Tuesday, March 31 COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Moksha Center offers wellness tips during ‘Stay at Home Rule’ How are our local grocers faring in this COVID mess? Something to do while staying at home: Make a kite from a plastic bag - link REMOTE E-LEARNING West Lincoln-Broadwell Principal Baker offers guidance for parents and students during stay at home order A letter from the principal Remote e-learning days begin March 31st ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF EMERGENCY RULE - Pdf ONLINE RESOURCES Remote learning day update - pdf WLB Plan 2020 - Pdf Olympia Community Unit District 16 Visit school website for all current guidelines and information Most Recent COVID-19 District Update Letter Food Service Delivery Information for COVID-19 K-5 Family Curriculum Communication District Remote Learning Plan TOP STORIES Millikin University offering "MacMurray Match" to MacMurray College students CSP Sign-up for 2020 Begins COVID-19 UPDATES STATE & FEDERAL NEWS 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 LOCAL IMPACT 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 Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 28 tests performed - 26 negative - two pending ZERO cases of coronavirus as on March 29, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,105 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Family finds innovative way to learn more about their family and friends Keeping your well-being when your world has shrunk Something to do while staying at home: National Weather Service offers FREE online education for kids - link TOP STORIES Pigs & Swigs committee cancels 2020 festival City of Lincoln cancels Tuesday night council meeting Next scheduled meeting is April 6th Today's Easter Devotional In times like these.... By Pastor Dan McQuality Grace Lutheran, Lincoln Spring 2020 Farm Outlook Magazine Special Feature NWS: No repeat of last year's disastrous weather in the 2020 long-range forecast! COVID-19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS 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 LOCAL IMPACT 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 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
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