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Friday, June 12, 2020
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Friday, June 12 LTEC Building Trades completes another new home project Lincolnland Technical Education Center Class of 2020 Building Trades home - slideshow Photos by Matt Puckett City makes plans to re-open Amtrak waiting station Summer Home & Garden Special Feature Creating outdoor spaces that call your name Heartland names Deans of STEM-Business and Career Technical Education Voluntary COVID-19 Testing yields no positive results at The Christian Village Thursday, June 11 Public Health Officials Announce 766 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Local Medical Leaders Remind Public that it’s Safe to Seek Care Pritzker Signs Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget Joins Governors Across the Nation in Urging Congress to Pass Funding for State and Local Governments Thursday, June 11 Welch seeks appointment as Acting Mayor of Lincoln County finances good entering next budget process Lincoln City Council Animal topics dominate discussion Shelter Insurance Foundation and Corey Leonard name Recipients of High School Scholarships U of I Extension Sycamore Anthracnose First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Wednesday, June 10 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,476 tested - 1,465 negative - 11 positive - 11 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 625 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces $270 Million Grant Program for Childcare Providers First in the Nation Program to Help Restore Child Care in Illinois Through COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, June 10 Largest solar farm planned for central Logan County gets first nod Logan County Fair canceled for 2020 Local United Way to host cleaning supply drive June 20th Summer lunch program underway in Lincoln District 27 and Local Partners Provide Free Summer Meals for 2020 Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, June 9 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,454 tested - 1443 negative - 11 positive - 11 recovered - zero fatalities Logan County Fair canceled for 2020 Racing Action To Return To Central Illinois Tracks This Weekend Lincoln Speedway & Macon Speedway Set For Season Openers STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 797 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker administration launches COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program IDHS also launches Immigrant Family Support Project for those excluded from federal COVID-19 relief Tuesday, June 9 Lincoln City Council Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf Mount Pulaski City Council Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Voting Session agenda - Pdf Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - Online Magazine Summer Reading and Summer food programs kick-off at the Mount Pulaski Public Library Heartland creates Senior Leadership Position for Diversity & Inclusion COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Monday, June 8 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,449 tested - 1438 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities As economy looks to re-open, region-wide business recovery program launches to connect businesses with local recovery experts GPECD and Lincoln Business Recovery Program Buisiness Owners Instructions for the Tada Platform - pfd STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Monday, June 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 658 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Farm Service Agency to Host Webinars on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Monday, June 8 Rally speakers share what to do for black justice Thursday evening rally calls for racial equality - slideshow Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams answers what you want to know during these volatile days Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman resigns Dear Seth Goodman A letter to our former Mayor Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Millikin University names Dr. Alexander Deeb Director of Campus Life for Inclusion Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Confirms Day Camp Schedule and Family Weekend Retreats in July and August 2020 COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, June 6 Public Health Officials Announce 975 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, June 7 Public Health Officials Announce 867 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease	Saturday, June 6 Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman resigns Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams answers what you want to know during these volatile days Ameren Illinois Working With City Of Lincoln to Increase Visibility With LED Streetlights New streetlights save money, last longer and use up to 65 percent less energy DIG DEEPER: Read, Investigate, Discover Lincoln Public Library District announces summer reading program Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Slim Randles' Home Country We can quarantine-up again in the mornin' Manage Mosquitoes for a Safer and More Enjoyable Summer by Melinda Myers State of Illinois announces nearly $1 million available for Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers State of Illinois Announces Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Friday, June 5 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,359 tested - 1,348 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Friday, June 5 Public Health Officials Announce 1,156 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces State of Illinois Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Tests Expanded Testing Criteria Will Allow Anyone to Get Tested at Community-Based Testing Sites Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Free courses offered via Get Hired Illinois portal to help upskill Illinoisans impacted by COVID-19 Pritzker announces first $1.3 million awarded to downstate rural communities as part of Small Business Stabilization Fund COVID-19 Resources: Business & Industry CARES Act Program Initial Claims Growth Slowing, Benefits Paid is $3.6 Billion Since March 1 Nearly 100,000 PUA Claims Processed, $140 Million Paid Friday, June 5 Crowd gathers in Postville Park before marching to Logan County Courthouse to rally for Black Lives Matter - Album Class of 2020 - Best Wishes Graduates! - online magazine Logan County Department of Public Health urges you to “fight the bite” June Park district notes From Jaylee Swinford, program coordinator Pet Food Pantry available for those suffering loss of income due to COVID-19 Three Champaign-Springfield-Decatur Area TV Stations Changing Frequencies Those who view via an antenna will have to rescan their television sets Western Governors University Announces up to $3 million in Scholarships for Students Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic Nonprofit, online university to award up to 1,000 scholarships worth $3,000 each to newly enrolled students facing economic hardships as a result of Covid-19 closures and layoffs COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Thursday, June 4 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,344 tested - 1,333 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Thursday, June 4 Public Health Officials Announce 929 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease State Announces Community-Based Testing Sites Now Open to All Expanded Criteria Will Allow Anyone to Get Tested, Regardless of Symptoms Thursday, June 4 Lincoln Fire Chief apologizes for social media posts Martin and domestic violence victims remembered at Eaton Field Friends and family remember Allissa Martin - slideshow Logan Correctional holds remembrance honoring Allissa Martin Corrections family comes together for Allissa - slideshow Lanterns float to the heavens with messages for Allissa - slideshow IEMA Reminds Residents When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors Community foundation seeks philanthropist nominees Water quality reports show Illinois American Water continues to deliver water that meets or surpasses drinking water standards IDNR Announces Application Period for Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program Applications Accepted June 1 – July 31 COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Wednesday, June 3 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,212 tested - 1,201 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 982 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois GOP Ask Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations
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