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“We want to confirm to the residents of Logan
County that court and the courthouse remain open for services. The
elected and appointed officials of Logan County in conjunction with
the Logan County Health Department are monitoring the situation
involving coronavirus (COVID-19). We will evaluate and update our
policies and procedures accordingly,” stated Logan County Resident
Circuit Judge Jonathan Wright.
Out of an abundance of caution, proactive steps are being taken in
the court system to prevent the introduction of COVID-19, the
following directives have been issued:
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All courthouse school tours are cancelled;
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All training or education seminars and meetings involving large
groups involving outside participants are cancelled;
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Implementation of a plan to limit the number of jurors called
for service;
If you are summoned for jury service and are experiencing any
acute respiratory illness symptoms (cough, shortness of breath,
headaches), flu-like symptoms, have a fever, or are coughing or
sneezing, contact the jury commissioner’s office at 217-732-4414
on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to defer your
service to a later date. These are standard procedures but
especially important at this time. and
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Limitation of marriage and civil union ceremonies for anyone
obtaining a marriage or civil union license to no more than four
(4) participants.
“As a precaution, we also want to encourage
citizens who have business with the County to consider other avenues
that limit foot track to the Courthouse,” stated Logan County
Sheriff Mark Landers. Logan County Treasurer Penny Thomas has
suggested if you have to make payments to the Logan County
Treasurer, please consider using the dropbox available on N.
Kickapoo Street in Lincoln. Judge Wright and Sheriff Landers want to
reiterate these are precautionary measures only. The health and
welfare of all employees and courthouse users is our priority.
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Logan County Clerk Theresa Moore also wants to remind
everyone that the Logan County Courthouse is open for early voting
at the following dates and times: Friday, March 12, 2020 until 4:30
p.m.; Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Monday,
March 16, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. On March 17, 2020, voting
will take place at polling places throughout Logan County. Please
visit the Logan County website for more information at
https://www.logan countyil.gov/index.phpoption=com_ content&view=
article&id=178&Itemid= 543&lang=en.
Lastly, the Supervisor of Assessments wants to remind everyone
applying for a real estate tax freeze that the deadline is July 31,
2020. This allows individuals wanting to make in-person application
to wait for the next 30 days and still have ample time to apply for
the freeze. Further, applications can be submitted by mail with
documentation required. The Supervisor of Assessments will review
the application and shred any personal information after a decision
has been made.
Information from the Logan County Health Department
Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) may include fever, cough or
shortness of breath. If you feel you may have been exposed and
develop these symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately.
As a general precaution, if you are feeling ill, stay home from work
and avoid public places.
The Centers for Disease Control (WWW.CDC.GOV) and Illinois
Department of Public Health (WWW.DPH.ILLINOIS.GOV) websites
provide great resources for the public to learn more about COVID-19
and how to protect you and the community. The Illinois Novel
Coronavirus Hotline and e-mail address through Illinois Department
of Public Health and the Illinois Poison Control Center is a 24
hour/7 day per week resource to provide up-to-date information,
facts and to answer questions. In Illinois, you can dial
1-800-889-3931 or e-mail questions to DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV.
[Text fromLynnette J. Bruce
Judicial Secretary
Logan County Courthouse] |
