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Sunday, May 10, 2020
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Saturday, May 9 Lincoln woman found deceased in Thursday morning house fire Lincoln College offering Career Services to Job-Seekers Free Resources Available Despite Campus Closure Class of 2020 Heartland Community College Commencement set for virtual viewing on May 15 Graduate Lists Hartsburg Emden High School Class of 2020 New Holland-Middletown Eighth Grade Graduates Slim Randles' Home Country Papaya - There’s glory in that LaHood named to China Task Force Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Pet birthday leads to a big donation for the Humane Society of Logan County Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Sunday is Mother's Day and it can still be a very special day for mom in spite of the stay at home orders. Instead of taking her out to lunch guys, get in the kitchen with the kiddos and make her a special brunch/breakfast. Here are easy, kid friendly recipes to choose from. Red Berry Smoothies - Link Cheese N Bacon Pull Aparts - Link Breakfast Wraps - Link Breakfast Casserole - Link Grandma Ciolkosz’s Pancakes - Link Peach Fruit Dip to serve with your choice of fresh fruits - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Friday, May 9, 2020 Update 425 tested - 390 negative - 26 pending results NINE positive - FIVE recovered ONE new case on Friday - 50 yr old female recovering at home Mount Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board set for round two of COVID-19 relief funding for local businesses Illinois American Water recommends building operators and schools to flush pipes to maintain water quality Company remains committed to delivering safe, reliable service STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,887 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Guidance on correct use of masks promoted by HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System, SIU Medicine, Springfield Clinic Respiratory Clinic Operated by Decatur Memorial Hospital Closes Friday, May 8 Class of 2020 Illinois Central School, Mason City Class of 2020 West Lincoln-Broadwell Eighth Grade Graduates With photos Notice of Public Meeting Chester-East Lincoln CUSD 61 Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program Notice of Public Meeting Hartsburg-Emden 21 Topic: 2020-21 Special Education home school program IDOC Hosts Virtual Ceremony to Recognize Past and Present Heroes COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: We know this has gone on for WEEKS now. Our little ones especially may have become restless and need a little help to stay at their best. Try creating a Reward Chart for each one. Customize it with chores they can do, homework goals, and acts of kindness they show to one another. Then, give them a reward to work toward with their good behavior and helping around the house. Here are some tips from Psychology Today - Link Look here for a variety of FREE printable and customizable charts - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf Thursday, May 7, 2020 update 409 tested - 377 negative - 24 pending results EIGHT positive - FIVE recovered ONE new positive at Logan Correctional Center Memorial Health System To Resume Many Surgeries, Medical Visits Delayed By COVID-19 Pandemic Cancellation Notices Due to COVID-19 the Middletown Alumni Association has cancelled the July 11, 2020 banquet. Share this information with others who have attended Middletown High School. Lincoln Area Music Society has canceled its summer concert schedule normally held in June and July STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,641 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live Statement from Todd Maisch, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Report of one Million Illinoisans Out of Work Illinois Department of Human Services and Department of Aging share resources for older adults at risk during social isolation Resources Shared as Part of Mental Health Month and National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020 Federal Trade Commission sends 45 letters warning marketers to stop making unsupported claims that their products and therapies can effectively prevent or treat COVID-19 New “treatments” targeted include herbal, homeopathic, and music therapies Thursday, May 7 Illinois Prairie Foundation Awards $1,800 to United Way of Logan County to Begin Dolly Parton Imagination Library Class of 2020 Millikin University to host Virtual Graduate Celebration May 17 Lincoln College Students Inducted Into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration Phi Epsilon Kappa Held First Induction Ceremony Lincoln College’s New Professional Fraternity Inducts Sixteen Members CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup CLEAR30 the first USDA program to offer 30-year Signup State Fire Marshal Highlights Arson Awareness Week 2020 Arson is the second leading cause of fire-deaths yearly in the U.S. COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! An update from St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care Moksha: A message from Marcia Sleep and Healthy Living Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 399 tested - 376 negative - 16 pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 2,270 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease National PTA to Fund $1.5M to PTAs Across the Country to Support School Communities During COVID-19 Crisis PTA’s corporate sponsors rally to aid association and families and schools with grant redirection, funding and resources	Wednesday, May 6 Class of 2020 Graduates to be individually honored by sign on Logan County Courthouse lawn Lincoln College Set to Broadcast Commencement May 9 Celebration Will Include Virtual Event Graduate Lists Carroll Catholic School Eighth Grade Graduates Mount Pulaski Grade School Eighth Grade Graduates Mount Pulaski High School Class of 2020 Olympia High School Class of 2020 Olympia Middle School Eighth Grade Graduates Zion Lutheran School - Lincoln Eighth Grade Graduates Zion Lutheran School – Mount Pulaski Eighth Grade Graduates Heartland Associate Nursing program accreditation extended State Agencies Launch Preliminary Exposure Reduction Project in Illinois Joint agency effort to reduce cancer risks to Illinois fire service members COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Read online "Three Hens and a Peacock" - Link Then - Make a Paper Bag Peacock Puppet - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 383 tested - 375 negative - one pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Tuesday, May 5, 2020 STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Report from Monday, May 4, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,341 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Report for Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,122 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State Restore Illinois is a Five-Phase, Regional Plan for Saving Lives, Livelihoods, and Safely Reopening Illinois IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live PUA Portal to Launch on May 11 A REMINDER OF ILLINOIS’ TEXT LINE (55-2020), PROVIDING SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Illinois Helpline Provides Quick Answers to Questions about Available Resources to Illinois Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic; Call4Calm Service Available to Residents Experiencing Stress and Other Hardships State Encourages Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities to Utilize Free PPE Decontamination System LaHood Announces Over $81.5 Million in CARES Funding for IL18 Health Providers Tuesday, May 5 Logan County Board approves 18 applications for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers: Burglary and fraud team reported to be in our area Be wary of letting strangers into your home Pritzker Administration announces fourth month sales totals for adult use cannabis State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated more than $37 million in sales in April COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Mount Pulaski Stone siblings share a birthday and a drive by parade Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Create Salt Dough gifts for Mother's day Here's the recipe - Link Make a salt bead necklace or bracelet for mom - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 363 tested - 353 negative - three pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Monday, May 4, 2020 Logan County Board approves 18 applications for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Corn Belt Energy cancels 2020 Annual Meeting STATE & FEDERAL NEWS No state press release for Monday, May 4, 2020 State-wide statistics 333,147 tests performed - 63,840 positive 2662 deaths Congressman Darin LaHood Coronavirus Update Monday, May 4 Humane Society cancels annual garage sale for 2020 Lincoln Park District to remain closed through May Youth ball leagues canceled - Aquatic Center and Fourth of July events still pending Lincoln City Council Monday, May 4, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Meeting for essential members only - may be viewed on city website Alzheimer's Association supporting #GIVING TUESDAYNOW in global day of giving and unity during pandemic Ducks Unlimited recognizes top Illinois fundraising chapters COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Anonymous donors make Covid-19 struggle a little easier for two Logan County residents Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: Let's play Charades! Here are the standard rules - Link Here is a list of words to act out - varying levels of difficulty - Link COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf No reports issued over the weekend Humane Society cancels annual garage sale for 2020 Lincoln Park District to remain closed through May Youth ball leagues canceled - Aquatic Center and Fourth of July events still pending STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,450 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 3, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,994 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Saturday, May 2 Logan County Sheriff will not enforce Governor's Executive Order regarding face masks - WILL enforce violations of State Statutes Logan County Board May, 2020 meeting schedule - Pdf Lincoln College Set to Broadcast Commencement May 9 Celebration Will Include Virtual Event Corn Belt Energy to return $3 million in capital credits Welcome Spring - Spring explodes in Kickapoo Creek Park - slideshow Memorial Health System offers iPads, iPhones to help patients connect with loved ones during COVID-19 Pandemic Illinois DNR Receives USDA Award to Continue Land Access Program Slim Randles' Home Country Flustercated Wildlife-Friendly Gardens Add More Enjoyment and Interest COMMUNITY: WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER! Mount Pulaski FFA & FFA Alumni Tractor Parade Load'em up - Move'em out! - slideshow Drivers and spectators enjoy the morning - slideshow The crew at Audra's enjoy drive-by greetings from dance students - slideshow Moksha: A message from Marcia Words of Wisdom Help celebrate our local Covid-19 Hometown Heroes Something to do while staying at home: IT'S KEN-TURTLE DERBY DAY AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM SATURDAY, MAY 2, AT 1 P.M. ON FACEBOOK LIVE COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf 317 tested - 307 negative - three pending results SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Friday, May 1, 2020 Logan County Sheriff will not enforce Governor's Executive Order regarding face masks - WILL enforce violations of State Statutes STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Public Health Officials Announce 3,137 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease IDFPR, Banks and Advocacy Groups Work Together to Provide Help in Cashing Stimulus Checks During the COVID-19 Pandemic Pritzker Administration Partnering with Local Groups to Offer Free Food for Truckers FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education COVID-19 Temporary Control Tower Hour Adjustments
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