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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Wednesday, April 22 The world looks almost normal - slideshow COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Timber Creek Village residents and staff doing well in these unusual times A message to the community from Administrator Tisha Abner Moksha: A message from Marcia The Health Benefits of "Earthing" Something to do while staying at home: FROM THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM Enjoy Breakfast with Nitro the Sea Turtle - Link Create your own African Spurred Tortoise - Pdf GET OUTSIDE ON EARTH DAY Play "I spy" with nature in your own backyard Have a spring time picnic Do a little "earthing" Millikin University extends Deposit Deadline to June 1 for Fall 2020 Enrollment Landmarks Illinois seeks nominations for 2020 historic preservation awards COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 207 tests - 202 negative - 1 pending FOUR confirmed cases as of Tuesday, April 21, 2020 THREE reported as recovered STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,551 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Memorial Health System Posts Video Interviews to Provide Information on Coronavirus Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Borrowers Who Need Relief Should Immediately Reach Out to Their Loan Servicer HHS Announces CARES Act Grants to Support Older Adults and People with Disabilities in Illinois During the COVID-19 Emergency LISC and State Farm® Announce $10 million Fund to Rescue Central Illinois Small Businesses and Non-Profits The Fund will provide low-interest Loans to Minority-and Women-Owned Businesses and Nonprofits in Vulnerable Communities Tuesday, April 21 Guests may attend virtual meeting of Logan County Board on Tuesday, April 21 Email questions, phone in or use Google Meet to participate Watch livestream on facbook Chester-East Lincoln School District 61 Board of Education Meeting agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - Pdf Heartland Community College - VIRTUAL MEETINGS Board of Trustees Finance Committee Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - Pdf Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - Pdf Heartland V.P. Minter takes position at Waubonsee College COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Lincoln shows up for Light For The Fight - Covid-19 - Album FLAG 2020 – Lincoln, IL makes a big difference for front line workers and local restaurants Moksha: A message from Marcia The Health Benefits of "Earthing" Something to do while staying at home: It's time to get outside! Try out some of these fun games for kids - Link Put together a backyard golf hole for yourself and the kids - Link Illinois DCFS reminds parents of the ABCs of Safe Sleep University of Illinois College of Aces Pigs help with developing a quick solution for emergency ventilators USDA Opens Second Application Window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Funding COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 197 tests - 193 negative - ZERO pending results FOUR cases as of April 20, 2020 THREE recovered NOTE: Fifth case that was not a Logan County resident has been removed from Logan statistics dashboard updates will only occur Monday - Friday here out STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,151 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois receives approval to provide $112 million more in nutrition benefits for children across the state Customers do not need to call or visit an office; Increased SNAP benefits will be loaded directly on Link cards University of Illinois College of Aces Pigs help with developing a quick solution for emergency ventilators Monday, April 20 Lincoln aldermen set to approve 2020/2021 fiscal year budget Lincoln City Council Notice of Public Hearing, Monday, April 20, 2020 - Pdf Topic: 2020-21 Fiscal year budget with copy included Monday, April 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda - Pdf Meeting for essential members only - public may view online Guests may attend virtual meeting of Logan County Board on Tuesday, April 21 Email questions, phone in or use Google Meet to participate Watch livestream on facbook Zac Hinds Mount Pulaski High School April Senior of the Month Lincoln Community High School District 404 Monday, April 20 Board Meeting agenda - Pdf West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 Notice of meeting via online conferencing - Pdf Instructions and log in info for online meeting - Pdf WLB school board meeting agenda - Pdf Illinois higher education emergency fund raises $550K Funding available for low income, at risk college students COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Open Arms partners with local restaurants to provide Sunday lunch to the community Open Arms & Guzzardo's provide Sunday Lunch for the community - slideshow Easterseals’ Disability Awareness Program Goes Virtual During The Stay At Home Order Providing Lessons in Kindness and Inclusion to students wherever they are Moksha: A message from Marcia Thump your way into healthy energy Something to do while staying at home: Help your child learn to show love and kindness to all people and especially those with disabilities COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT For Sunday, April 19 Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf No change from Saturday report For Saturday, April 18 Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 180 tests - 173 negative - two awaiting results FIVE confirmed cases as of Sunday, April 19 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS For Sunday, April 19 Public Health Officials Announce 1,197 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease For Saturday, April 18 Public Health Officials Announce 1,585 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Amidst COVID-19 Concerns, Emergency Physicians Urge Public Not to Delay Necessary Medical Care Saturday, April 18 Guests may attend virtual meeting of Logan County Board on Tuesday, April 21 Email questions, phone in or use Google Meet to participate Watch livestream on facbook Andie Halley named Christian Village Executive Director Lincoln Police Department Monthly activity report for March 2020 - Pdf Third Quarter Honor Rolls Mount Pulaski Grade School Third Quarter Honor Roll West Lincoln-Broadwell Third Quarter Honor Roll Zion Lutheran School - Mount Pulaski Third Quarter Honor Roll COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Lincoln Logan Food Pantry serving more customers than ever due to Covid-19 University of Illinois Extension Selecting Disinfectants for COVID-19 Moksha: A message from Marcia Thump your way into healthy energy Something to do while staying at home: For the grownups Visit the Las Vegas Neon Museum - U-tube link For the family Enjoy Dolphin Days at Sea World - U-tube link For the little ones The Ugly Duckling - U-tube link Slim Randles' Home Country But right now no one needs us except the dog Take the Hassle Out of Watering Container Gardens By Melinda Myers COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 178 tests performed - 172 negative - one pending results FIVE confirmed cases as of Friday, April 17, 2020 Two reported recovered - ZERO fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS** Illinois numbers hit new all-time high Public Health Officials Announce 1,842 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces Remote Learning Days Will Continue Through End of School Year State Receives $569 Million to Support Schools, Administration Waives edTPA for Teacher Candidates and Amends Graduation Requirements for High School Seniors IFT Statement on Governor Pritzker's Order Ending In-Person Instruction for Remainder of the School Year	Friday, April 17 First posted mid-day on Thursday Logan County Board takes first step in acquiring courthouse restoration funds Logan County 4-H celebrates service during National Volunteer Week University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit hosts Mushrooms of Illinois Online Webinar Register now for May 7th event IDES Announces Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Data as Department Continues to Process Record-Breaking Number of Claims More Than 650,000 Claims Filed Since March 1 Landmarks Illinois creates special grant program offering nonprofits emergency relief funding during COVID-19 pandemic COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! District 27 continues to provide nutrition meals for at risk children - Album Take a virtual Walk for Life with the Pregnancy Resource Center Copper Creek Staff play "Ding-dong Dash!" to help those in need - Album Moksha: A message from Marcia Thump your way into healthy energy Something to do while staying at home: Take a virtual Walk for Life with the Pregnancy Resource Center COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 169 tests performed - 163 negative - 1 pending results FIVE confirmed cases as of April 16, 2020 - Fifth person is not local and may be removed from the LC statistics at a later date TWO reported as recovered - ZERO fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,140 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Midwest Governors Announce Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy Pritzker Announces New Efforts to Expand Testing, Procure Personal Protective Equipment State Eliminates Supply Chain Challenges for Raw Testing Materials, Delivers PPE to all 102 Counties Thursday, April 16 TOP STORIES Logan County Board takes first step in acquiring courthouse restoration funds Enel North America Commits $65,000 Toward COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Central Illinois First Responders in Latham and Mount Pulaski will receive $50,000 Pledges $5,000 to Lincoln Logan Food Pantry Hartsburg-Emden farmer directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Hartsburg-Emden FFA Chapter Atlanta High School Alumni 2020 Banquet canceled due to coronavirus Illinois Farm Service Agency April 2020 Bulletin Pritzker Provides Updated Revenue Projections Amid COVID-19 Crisis Calls On Federal Government To Provide Direct Aid To States, Pledges to work with General Assembly to Pass Full Fiscal Year 2021 Budget APRIL 2020 REVENUE FORECAST REVISION - PDF Illinois Business Alliance responds to revenue projections released today, calls on the governor to show compassion to struggling business owners, workers across the state COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Quality Inn serves essential travelers with the utmost care Moksha: A message from Marcia Thump your way into healthy energy Something to do while staying at home: 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 158 tests performed - 148 negative - six pending results FOUR confirmed cases as of Wednesday, April 15, 2020 TWO reported recoveries - ZERO fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,346 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Provides Updated Revenue Projections Amid COVID-19 Crisis Calls On Federal Government To Provide Direct Aid To States, Pledges to work with General Assembly to Pass Full Fiscal Year 2021 Budget APRIL 2020 REVENUE FORECAST REVISION - PDF Illinois Business Alliance responds to revenue projections released today, calls on the governor to show compassion to struggling business owners, workers across the state Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments SSI Recipients with Dependent Children Should Still Go To IRS.gov to Provide Their Information Wednesday, April 15 TOP STORIES LaHood Applauds Over $16.5 Million in CARES Act Funding for 18th District Airports Logan County Airport to receive $30,000 Shelter Insurance® to provide auto coverage premium refunds to help customers during Covid-19 crisis Illinois American Water asks Customers to help protect Workers and Adhere to Social Distancing Guidelines Customers should NOT approach Illinois American Water employees or contractors working in the field; questions about projects can be addressed by calling 800-422-2782 Olympia FFA Competes in Section 9 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Heartland Community College extending academic record protection options for Spring 2020 Livestreamed tonight Abraham Lincoln in Song COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Lincoln College Professor Ron Keller finds online ways to bring history to life St. Clara's staff receive prayers and words of encouragement from Safe Haven Hospice - Album Moksha: A message from Tara How to Manage Stress During Covid-19 Pandemic Something to do while staying at home: Watch Abraham Lincoln in Song live concert - livestreamed at 7 p.m. tonight COVID-19 NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf 157 tests performed - 145 negative - eight pending results FOUR confirmed cases as of Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Two reported as recovered - three hospitalized pending test results Shelter Insurance® to provide auto coverage premium refunds to help customers during Covid-19 crisis LaHood Applauds Over $16.5 Million in CARES Act Funding for 18th District Airports Logan County Airport to receive $30,000 Illinois American Water asks Customers to help protect Workers and Adhere to Social Distancing Guidelines Customers should NOT approach Illinois American Water employees or contractors working in the field; questions about projects can be addressed by calling 800-422-2782 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 1,222 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker announces protections and guidance for Illinois residents receiving federal stimulus checks Pritzker Announces Updates on Hospitalizations and Ventilator Capacity State Increases Doubling Rate, Efforts to Flatten the Curve Continue IDHS to close remaining local office lobbies as Covid-19 peaks in Illinois; all benefits remain available Consumers still urged to stay home; all benefits applications fully available by phone and online; local staff responding by phone and will continue handling local emergency assistance needs Do Your Part! IEMA, IDPH Release New Campaign to Encourage Residents to Stay Home during COVID-19 TV, Radio Campaign features Chicago Med actor Brian Tee New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries From Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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