Tuesday, March 17

• Underground collection line location change brings Whitney Hill project developers back to county for permit approval
  Board to vote Tuesday on whether to approve a conditional use permit

• Boy Scout BBQ sees reduction in numbers in light of Covid-19

• Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th

COVID-19

STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

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

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

• 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

• 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

LOCAL IMPACT

• 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

Monday, March 16

• Dollars and sense of restoring the historic Logan County Courthouse

• Voters can watch Primary Election results in real-time at the Logan County Courthouse rotunda or on-line

• Lincoln City Council
  Monday, March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda - Pdf

• Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th

• Lincoln Community High School District 404
  Monday, March 16, 2020 Board of Education Meeting agenda - Pdf

• LCHS student arts displayed in Lincoln Art Institute

  • Talented teens display their work at LAI - Album

  • Young Artist enjoy the lime-light of the art show - Album

• Junior High Boys Basketball: Lincoln hosts the third annual All-State Junior High Classic
  LJHS basketball standout Aidan Gowin crowned the 3-point champion

  • Jr. High Classic results - pictures

COVID 19 - NEW TODAY
STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

• 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

LOCAL IMPACT

• 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

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

• Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective today

• Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice

Saturday, March 14

COVID-19 LOCAL IMPACT

POSTED SUNDAY, MARCH 15

• Gov. Pritzker Announces Bars and Restaurants Will Close to Public by End of Monday

• LOGAN COUNTY: Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective Monday

• LOGAN COUNTY: Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice

POSTED 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
  Additional Economic Measures to Reduce Burden on Illinois Families

• 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

• CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS LIST

TOP STORIES

• Union Street to be closed to through traffic starting March 17th

• The U.S. Census Bureau Begins Decennial Population Count

• Lincoln Area YMCA celebrates 20 years of 3D Archery

• Lincoln Area YMCA celebrates 20 years of 3D Archery - slideshow

• Pastor John Johnson to address LCG&HS at March Meeting

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Them days when Roman guys was a-runnin’ all over conquerin’ stuff

• Designing a Beautiful Garden for You and the Pollinators
  By Melinda Myers