• Logan County COVID-19 live Testing & Results Information [ARCGIS]

• COVID-19 projections assuming full social distancing through May 2020

• International Live Map of COVID stats

• Pritzker Announces New Statewide Telehealth Programs, Mental Health Support Hotline

• Memorial Behavioral Health hotline 217-588-5509

• Memorial Health System makes virtual-care service free to promote social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic

• OSF Health Care offers COVID-19 digital triage through chatbot Clare

• Center for Disease Control recommendations:
  Prevention: Wash your hands, keep your distance and disinfect surfaces https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html

• Further information from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

NEW TODAY

• Tuesday, May 19

  • Lincoln Park District cancels Fourth of July activities
    Aquatic Center will not open this season

  • Monday, May 18, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,294 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Announces the Illinois Contact Tracing Collaborative: A Locally-Driven Approach to Massively Scale Up Contact Tracing
    Partners in Health Providing Playbook After Implementing the “Massachusetts Model”

• Monday, May 18

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    NO WEEKEND REPORT

  • Saturday, May 16, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,088 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Sunday, May 17, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 1,734 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Saturday, May 16

  • Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman
    Letter to Lincoln business owners - Pdf

  • Friday, May 15, 2020
    Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf

  • Illinois GOP Delegation Urge Congress to Prevent Governors from Withholding Federally Appropriated Funding from Municipalities

  • Public Health Officials Announce 2,432 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • LaHood Opposes Democrats’ Effort to Put Politics Over COVID-19 Relief

  • Number of Initial Claims Plateauing While Thousands of Applicants Access PUA Portal
    More Than 50,000 PUA Claims Filed in First Three Days of Launch

• Friday, May 15

  • Thursday, May 14, 2020
    Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf

  • $150,000 in Grants Awarded from the COVID-19 Response Fund
    Several local organizations receive funding

  • Thursday, May 14, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 3,239 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker launches "Get Hired" website to connect workers impacted by COVID-19 with employment and career resources
    Administration also announces partnership with Coursera to launch in June, offering online workforce development courses for Illinois job-seekers

• Thursday, May 14

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2020
    Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    One new case for a total of 10 in Logan County

  • USDA Farm Service Agency:
    Take Steps Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Assistance
    USDA preparing for new CFAP program for local farms

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 1,677 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing
    Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers

  • LaHood and Wenstrup Applaud IRS Guidance to Provide Flexibility for Individuals with FSAs and DCFSAs

  • HHS Awards $586,159 to Support Telehealth Providers in Illinois During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Wednesday, May 13

  • Tuesday, May 12, 2020
    Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf

  • Public Health Officials Announce 4,014 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19
    Hospital Assessment Program proposal could provide additional $250 million

  • LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program

  • Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions

• Tuesday, May 12

  • Monday, May 11, 2020
    Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf

  • University of Illinois Extension
    Farmers struggle with processing plant closures
    What COVID-19 means for your dinner table

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,266 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Releases Updated Statewide Model, Regional Metrics for Restore Illinois Health Regions

  • Governor’s Office Staff To Work From Home For Isolation Period After Staffer Tests Positive
    All Office Operations Will Continue Uninterrupted

• Monday, May 11

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    No report received over the weekend

  • Illinois American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide over $58,000 in Local COVID-19 Relief Donations

  • Saturday, May 9, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,325 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Sunday, May 10, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 1,656 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Saturday, May 9

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• 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

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    399 tested - 376 negative - 16 pending results
    SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Wednesday, May 6, 2020

  • 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

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    383 tested - 375 negative - one pending results
    SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of Tuesday, May 5, 2020

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

• Friday, May 1

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    292 tested - 284 negative - one pending results
    SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered as of April 30, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 2,563 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Illinois GOP Delegation Urge Pritzker to Start Phased Reopening

  • IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks
    Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began

• Thursday, April 30

  Logan and surrounding counties COVID-19 statistics as of Wednesday, April 29, 2020 COUNTY CASES DEATHS Sangamon 169 9 Macon 105 11 McLean 94 3 Tazewell 85 2 Mason 11 0 Logan 7 0 Menard 7 0 Dewitt 3 0

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    286 Tests - 277 negative - Two pending results
    SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered
    ZERO deaths as of Wednesday, April 29, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 2,253 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Wednesday, April 29

  • Logan County COVID-19 daily update - Pdf
    275 tested - 266 negative - two pending results
    SEVEN positive - FOUR recovered - ZERO deaths as of April 28, 2020

  • Christian Village in Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19

  • Generations at Lincoln reports one case of COVID-19

  • Public Health Officials Announce 2,219 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Tuesday, April 28

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    270 tested - 262 negative - four pending results
    FOUR tested positive - FOUR recovered
    ZERO fatalities as on Monday, April 27, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,980 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • LaHood Announces CARES Act Funding for 18th District Public Housing Authorities

  • LISC Small Business Relief Grants
    TIME SENSITIVE – Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 28 at 11:50PM EST.

• Monday, April 27

  • Friday, April 24, 2020 report
    Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    No new reports over the weekend

  • Sunday, April 26, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,126 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Saturday, April 25, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,119 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

  • Supplemental Security Income Recipients,
    Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
    Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment

• Saturday, April 25

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    236 tested - 232 negative - FOUR positive
    FOUR reported recovered - ZERO fatalities as of Friday, April 24,2020

  • Illinois hits another new all time high
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,724 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, April 24

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    219 tested - 214 negative - one pending results
    FOUR confirmed positive - FOUR reported recovered
    ZERO deaths as of Thursday, April 23, 2020

  • Annual Beason Alumni Banquet canceled for 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,826 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May to Continue Progress
    Releases Illinois Modeling Showing Significant Second Wave If Stay at Home Order Were Lifted
    Modified Order Includes Increased Flexibility for Residents and Non-Essential Businesses, Requires Face Coverings in Public

  • IDES Processes Over 750,000 Unemployment Claims Since March, Pays Out More Than $700 Million in Benefits
    Thirteen Week Extension of Benefits Through Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Now Live

  • LaHood Applauds Over $54 Million in CARES Act Funding for 18th District Higher Education

  • IDNR to Reopen Select Sites for Limited Activities May 1
    Campgrounds, playgrounds and other amenities will remain closed

• Thursday, April 23

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    217 tests - 210 negative - three awaiting results
    FOUR confirmed cases as of Wednesday, April 22, 2020
    THREE reported recovered - ZERO deaths

  • The Salvation Army of Lincoln COVID-19 Response
    Modifications in current services offered

  • Memorial Health System Distributes Monitoring Kits to COVID-19 Patients Recovering at Home

  • Illinois reaches new all-time high
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,049 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • HHS Awards $5,564,922 to Illinois to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities

• Wednesday, April 22

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• Monday, April 20

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,140 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• Tuesday, April 14

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    149 tests performed - 133 negative - 12 pending results
    Four hospitalized pending results
    FOUR confirmed cases as of Monday, April 13,2020
    Two reported to have recovered

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,173 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
    USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19

    • The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - Pdf

  • Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance

  • Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

• Monday, April 13

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    130 tests performed - 122 negative - 5 pending results
    Two hospitalized pending test results
    THREE confirmed cases as of Sunday, April 12, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,672 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Announces New Statewide Telehealth Programs, Mental Health Support Hotline

• Friday, April 10

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    114 tests performed - 104 negative - seven pending results
    THREE confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday, April 9, 2020
    One inpatient at ALMH pending test results

  • Downstate Business Stabilization Program Application Portal Open for Logan County Businesses

  • Lincoln College Receives $1.9 million Paycheck Protection Loan to Retain and Hire Back Furloughed Employees

  • Mount Pulaski small businesses now eligible for Covid-19 relief grants
    First phase - $2,500 to cover April 13 through May 13
    Applications accepted beginning April 11th

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,344 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • LaHood and Davis Announce the Extension of Federal Support for the McLean County COVID—19 Testing Facility

• Thursday, April 9

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    96 tests performed - 90 negative - 4 pending results
    TWO confirmed cases of coronavirus (one hospitalized) as of April 8, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,529 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Administration Awards $14 Million in Emergency Grants to More than 700 Small Bars, Restaurants, and Hotels
    Bars and Restaurants Awardees Received $14,000 on Average, Hotels $30,000 through Hospitality Emergency Grant Program

  • Department of Employment Security Waiving Penalty for Employers
    Agency Suspends Late Wage Report Filing Fee

  • Pritzker Administration to Allow Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • HHS Awards $51,637,470 to Illinois in Historic U.S. Response to COVID-19

• Wednesday, April 8

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    92 tests performed - 82 negative - eight pending results
    TWO confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 7, 2020
    ONE 90 year-old female from Mason County hosptialized at ALMH
     

  • 2020 Racing Season on Hold at Lincoln Speedway
     

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,287 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
     

  • Governor Pritzker Announces Updates on Hospitalizations and Ventilator Capacity
    State Placed Orders for 3,620 Ventilators, CA Gov Gavin Newsom Loans IL 100 Ventilators

• Tuesday, April 7

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    80 tests performed - 70 negative - 9 pending results
    ONE confirmed case of coronavirus as of April 6, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,006 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Illinois SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts this week
    Customers do not need to call or visit an office; Increased SNAP benefits will be loaded directly on Link cards

  • Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

  • LaHood Helps Secure Hand Sanitizer Production at Big River Resources’ Galva Ethanol Plant by Global Impact Innovation

  • Illinois State Museum Announces COVID-19 Collecting Initiative
    Launches online tool to collect COVID-19 stories for future generations

• Monday, April 6

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    74 tests performed - 65 negative - eight pending results
    ONE confirmed case of coronavirus as of Sunday, April 5, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 899 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Representative Darin LaHood
    Coronavirus update

  • Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Emergency Child Care and Additional Financial Support for Emergency Child Care Centers

     

• Saturday, April 4

  COVID-19 STATISTICS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 4

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    65 tests performed - 57 negative - 7 pending results
    ONE confirmed case of coronavirus as of Saturday, April 4, 2020

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,453 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

   

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    61 tests performed - 51 negative - 9 pending results
    ONE confirmed case of coronavirus as of Friday, April 3, 2020

  • United Way of Central Illinois to award grants to local non-profits
    Grants available weekly for Sangamon, Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, and/or Morgan counties

  • Public Health Officials Announce 1,209 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Lt. Gov. Stratton Launches #WeAreIllinois Campaign
    Lt. Governor will promote local businesses and community groups across Illinois that are going above and beyond in responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

• Friday, April 3

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    51 tests performed - 38 negative - 15 pending results
    ONE cased confirmed as of April 2, 2020

  • Logan County Department of Public Health Confirms First Positive Case

  • Public Health Officials Announce 715 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - PDF

    • Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Small Business Frequently Asked Questions - Pdf

    • CARES Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness - Pdf

    • The CARES Act supports distressed main street businesses - Pdf

  • LaHood Applauds Automatic Coronavirus Relief Payments for Social Security Recipients

    • PHASE III CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE - REBATE CHECK DISTRIBUTION - LINK

  • Pritzker Kicks Off ‘All in Illinois’ to Reinforce State’s Stay at Home Message
    PSA Videos from Illinois Celebrities Remind Everyone We Are ‘All In’ This Together

• Thursday, April 2

  • Public Health Officials Announce 986 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Logan County Covid-19 daily update - Pdf
    45 tests performed - 30 negative - 15 pending results
    2 hospitalized at ALMH pending test results
    ZERO confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 1, 2020

  • Lincoln College Announces New Safety Measures for Campus
    Students Moving Online for Remainder of Spring Semester

  • Mount Pulaski Public Works Dept: Please do not flush disinfecting wipes

  • Heartland Community College to hold virtual Commencement

  • Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society to remain closed through April
    April meeting canceled

  • More Cancellations Announced For Central Illinois Race Tracks

• Wednesday, April 1

  • 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

  • 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

  • Effective immediately all city playgrounds in Mount Pulaski have been roped off and are closed to the public

  • The Lincoln Writer's Club will NOT hold meetings in April or MAY.
     

• Tuesday, March 31

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Zion Lutheran Church and School in Mount Pulaski will be canceling its annual open house on April 2nd.  Instead, there will be a Virtual Open House on the church/school website

• Wednesday, March 25

  • 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

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  • 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

  • Public Health Officials Announce 236 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • 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

  • 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

  • St. John Lutheran Church in Mount Pulaski is canceling our Apr. 11 Easter Variety Sale due to the COVID-19 virus. We are unable to make our famous noodles and baked goods for this special time. See you all next year.

  • The city of Mount Pulaski Zoning meeting scheduled for March 25th has been canceled until further notice

• Monday, March 23

  • Here’s What Will Remain Open During Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order

  • Public Health Officials Announce 296 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association:
    Veterinary Services Open for Business During Illinois Coronavirus Shutdown

  • Logan County governmental offices are open
    Some with limited staff and/or visitor restrictions
    Phone numbers for each office included in this release

  • Joint Statement: U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox
    Urge Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud
    Report suspected fraud to local authorities

  • The Humane Society of Logan County is entrusted with the care and well-being of several animals.  Because these animals do deserve loving care and and attention, volunteers are still spending time at the shelter.  Anyone who is interested in adopting a pet, should call the shelter at 217-737-4042  on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between noon and 5 p.m.  Visit the HSLC website to see the adoptable animals availalbe now -  https://hslclincoln.org/ hslc-adoptable-pets/

• Saturday, March 21

  • Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational
    Order Begins 5 p.m. Saturday
    Governor Orders Local Governments to Halt Evictions, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People

    • Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on Executive Order 2020-10

  • SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus

    • Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Pdf

  • Illinois EPA Temporarily Closes All Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations
    Closure Dates Align with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order

  • USDA Rural Development Stakeholder Announcement
    Single-Family Housing Direct Programs Continuity of Operations

  • Rural Development implements remote operations

  • Logan County issues disaster proclamation, Illinois Governor issues “Stay at Home” order

    • Logan County Disaster Proclamation - Pdf

  • Mount Pulaski City Council will seek alternative meeting methods
    No face-to-face meetings until further notice

  • HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System Hospitals Will Implement No-Visitor Policy to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
    Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln included in the restrictions

  • The city of Lincoln Landscape Waste Facility is closed until further notice.

• Friday, March 20

  • Pritzker Announces Series of New Measures to Help Illinoisans Affected by COVID-19
    Governor Announces Sales Tax Deferral for Bars and Restaurants, SBA Loan Eligibility, New Grocery Hours for Seniors, Expanded Health Care Services

  • Illinois Public Health Officials Announce the Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease

  • IDHS announces modifications and closures of IDHS offices to follow health and safety guidelines for COVID-19
    Family Community Resource Centers remain open with reduced public-facing staff, Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Offices are closed with staff still providing all services remotely

  • From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
    Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic

  • Logan County Department of Public Health to launch covid-19 database
    View GIS dashboard at http://arcg.is/ebHmO 

  • Memorial Health System Provides Online Digital Assistant to Assess COVID-19 Risk

  • Mount Pulaski Police Chief West
    Take precautions to protect yourselves and your first responders

  • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 92

  • Humane Society of Logan County asks for calls before coming to the shelter

  • LCU cancels 2020 Christian Women's Conference

  • San Jose Alumni cancel 2020 Banquet

  • Honor Flight canceled until September

  • Lincoln Speedway: No guests in the grandstands at March 28th and April 4th test and tunes

• Thursday, March 19

  • Public Health Officials Announce 128 News Cases of New Coronavirus in Illinois

  • Pritzker Launches Coronavirus.illinois.gov with Resources for Illinois Residents, Small Businesses

  • Pritzker waives overweight permit fees for transportation of emergency relief supplies

  • Memorial Behavioral Health Offers Free Community Hotline
    Relief for anxiety and stress the goal of the new hotline

  • City of Lincoln discusses Coronavirus - Sewer bills, restaurant parking, tax revenues, use of toilet paper, and next meeting

  • Lincoln College Update on Coronavirus
    No face-to-face instruction through at least April 3rd

  • Heartland Community College going online for remainder of Spring term

  • llinois American Water encourages customers to refrain from flushing disinfection wipes and pouring grease down the drain

  • Memorial Health System to Open Respiratory Screening Clinic at DMH Express Care Site

  • USDA Service Centers Encourage Visitors to Make Appointments in Advance Due to Recent Public Health Concerns

  • Stage Stores (Gordman's in Lincoln) announces adjusted store hours

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln addresses COVID-19

• Wednesday, March 18

  • Public Health Officials Announce First Illinois Coronavirus Disease Death
    Officials closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County

  • Pritzker to File for Statewide Eligibility for Small Business Administration Loans

  • Logan County Department of Public Health urges social distancing

  • State Bank of Lincoln limits lobby visits to by appointment only
    Drive-thru services remain the same

  • University Of Illinois Extension offices close until further notice

  • First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln Responds to Covid-19

  • Spring 2020 season Baseball and Softball canceled for Heartland Athletics

  • Social Security Offices Offer Phone Service Only
    Online Services Remain Available

  • Memorial Medical Center and HSHS St. John’s Hospital institute new triage protocol for emergency department patients

  • Memorial Health System makes virtual-care service free to promote social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic

  • Memorial Health System postpones elective surgeries in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  • Easterseals Central Illinois Phase 1 Response to COVID-19

  • The Mount Pulaski Historical Museum is closed until further notice.  The Open House scheduled for April 4th has been canceled.

  • The Latham United Methodist Church Spring Dinner scheduled for March 29th has been canceled.

  • St. John's Lutheran Church of Hartsburg is canceling all Sunday and Lenten Services as well as all scheduled activities thru April 11, 2020.  Worship will resume on April 12th with Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 17

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln will suspend Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday worship gatherings through the end of March

  • The Atlanta Public Library will be closed until further notice, and all March programs have been canceled. We expect to reschedule them on a future date. 

  • The Lincoln Downtown Express will postpone its Lincoln's Lucky Leprechauns drawing scheduled for St. Patrick's day to a later date.

  • The Lincoln Park District has canceled the annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11, 2020.

  • The Lincoln Area Music Society Spring Concerts scheduled for March 28th and 29th have been canceled.

  • The Mount Pulaski Public Library will be closed until further notice.  E-book is still available.  If you need your patron number - email mtpulaski publiclibrary@gmail.com or call 217-792-5919.

  • The meetings of the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting, currently scheduled for March 31 at 5:00pm, to take action from items on the March 17 agenda and to discuss the Heartland Community College Facilities Master Plan.
     

• Monday, March 16

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mount Pulaski City Hall closed until further notice

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

  • Circuit Court appearances to be limited effective today

  • St. Thomas Aquinas Fish Fry scheduled for April 3, 2020 has been canceled

  • March 18, 2020 meeting of the Logan County L.E.P.C. has been canceled

  • Logan County Tourism Bureau Visitors Center on Chicago Street in Lincoln will be closed until further notice.  Staff is available by telephone at 217-732-8687.

Chester-East Lincoln students to pick up learning packets on Monday, continuing Tuesday. Watch for information on meal coordination starting on Tuesday.

• 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

  • 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

• FRIDAY, MARCH 13

  • IHSA Cancels Remaining Winter State Tournaments Over COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Heartland Community College extends Spring Break through March 20

  • Land of Lincoln Honor Flight for April 7th to be postponed due to covid-19 concerns for elderly

  • State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread

  • Illinois State Athletics Spring Sports Suspended Until March 30

  • Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield closes to protect public health
    Research services still offered online and by phone

  • Illinois State Museum Takes Precautions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
    Programming suspended through April 10; museum and branch facilities will remain open

  • Lincoln Masonic Lodge Chili Supper Fundraiser for Saturday, March 14th evening has been canceled

  • Zonta Centennial Celebration scheduled for mid-day Saturday at Jefferson Street Church has been canceled - will be rescheduled at a later date

  • Lincoln Woman's Club Scholarship breakfast scheduled for March 18th has been canceled

  • April 7th Honor Flight has been canceled

• THURSDAY, MARCH 12

  • Logan County Farm Bureau Ag Scholarship Breakfast set for March 19 has been cancelled
    Scholarship presentations will be rescheduled

  • Schools:

    • Lincoln College will extend Spring Break for traditional students by one week, March 16-March 22.

      • At this time, ABE and graduate classes will proceed as scheduled.

      • Students should check the college website for updates and sign up for notifications.

      • Lincoln College will be postponing any further college or community-sponsored events utilizing our campus facilities until further notice.

    • Illinois State University To Close Dorms, Shift To Online Classes Due To Coronavirus

  • Sports and entertainment:

    • IHSA announces tournament updates related to COVID-19 : Lincoln Sectional Final ticket sales suspended
      Limiting remaining basketball competitions to 60 spectators per school

    • Illinois Elementary School Association:

  • • State Wrestling Finals scheduled for this Friday-Saturday, March 13-14 at the Convocation Center on the campus of NIU in DeKalb, IL have been canceled

    • Volleyball - IESA state series:

      • The 7th grade state finals scheduled for March 13-14 will NOT be played as scheduled this weekend

      • All 8th grade state series are now suspended – this includes 8th grade regional championships scheduled for tonight, 8th grade sectional championships scheduled for Monday, March 16 and the state finals scheduled for March 20-21.

    • Music events to the discretion of local health authorities and schools

    • NCAA - March Madness, all men's and women's winter and spring championships canceled

    • National sports leagues modify and cancel remaining season:

      • National Basketball Association have suspended all games

      • National Hockey League - suspends season until prudent to resume

      • Major League Baseball - canceled spring training and pushed back season opening by at least two weeks

      • U.S. Soccer suspended for March and April

    • Broadway Theaters closing to Apr 13

    • Disneyland closed for remainder of month