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May 1, 2020; Sherman COVID-19 Update HIGHLIGHTS OF MODIFICATIONS OF STAY AT HOME ORDER Effective May 1, 2020 through May 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker made modifications to the current Stay at Home Order by both strengthening and relaxing various provisions. For exact details about what was announced and specific information, please refer directly to the Governor’s Executive Order. A general summary of the modifications includes: • NO changes to restrictions/allowances for RESTAURANTS & BARS. • NO changes to restrictions on BARBERS, HAIR, NAIL & OTHER SALONS. • NEW. FACE COVERINGS required to be worn by ALL individuals when in open public places and when not able to maintain adequate social distancing Face coverings will be required in public indoor spaces. EXCEPT for children under age 2 & with members of the same household. • All essential businesses may remain open consistent with the original executive order. Grocery and other stores designated as essential shall reduce their occupancy capacity to 50%, institute one-way aisles and signage for customers, eliminate the usage of reusable bags, and will be asked to limit the number of individuals from the same household shopping at the same time. • Some State parks will be opened. Activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, walking and running are allowed, given adequate social distancing. Fishing and boating will only be allowed in groups no larger than two per boat. (see attached IDNR Press Release for details) • Golf courses shall be allowed to operate within strict parameters. (see attached) • Pet grooming services shall be allowed to operate. • Greenhouses, garden centers, nurseries and landscape supply companies shall be allowed to operate. • All retail stores, including those previously closed as non-essential, will be authorized to fulfill online orders through curbside pickup or delivery. • Additional information will be provided later to address healthcare services and elective procedures to be authorized by guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health. EFFECTIVE MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 30, 2020 GOVERNOR PRITZER HAS MANDATED EXTENSION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-20 “STAY AT HOME” RESTRICTIONS - READ BELOW ON IMPACT ON THE VILLAGE VILLAGE OF SHERMAN COMMUNITY COVID-19 UPDATE UPDATED APRIL 25, 2020 The purpose of this document is to provide up to date information to Sherman residents, visitors, businesses and the general public on the what is going on in our community since COVID-19. This document will be updated as things change to keep residents and visitors apprised on changes to Sherman services and activities. Please like us on [email protected] or visit our website at www.shermanil.org for up to date information. WE ASK THAT YOU ASSIST THOSE THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY . SHOP LOCAL. The Office of the Mayor for the Village of Sherman formed a local task force to address this emergency and provide valuable information to our residents, visitors and businesses. This Task Force consists of command staff from the Village Administrative Office, Sherman Police Department, Sherman Emergency Management and the Sherman Fire Protection District. We hope you find this information helpful. We can be contacted at 217-496-2621 or at [email protected]. We also encourage you to contact by phone or visit the websites of local services listed below for additional information and updates. Please share, post and distribute this document to get the word out. Thank you. VILLAGE OF SHERMAN GOVERNMENT SERVICES Sherman Police Department in Full Operation 24/7 Emergencies 911 - Non-emergency 217-753-6666 Sherman Emergency Management Agency in Operation 217-496-3256 Sherman Fire Protection District in full operation 24/7 Sherman Public Works Department • Services continue as normal (branch pickup, light out repairs, pothole repair, grinder pump calls) • Offices closed to visitors until further notice • Call or Email for Service at 217-306-5739 or 217-306-5751 or email at [email protected] Sherman Administration & Zoning Departments & Economic Development. • Offices Closed to visitors until further notice • Services continue (i.e. Building Permits, Liquor/Gaming, FOIA, General Inquiries) • Call or Email at 217-331-8448 Mobile/Text; [email protected] • Solicitors Permits are not being issued and any current are suspended during this order. • Reservation requests (picnic area, ball fields, etc.) are suspended during this order. Sherman Village Board President & Trustees. • Village Hall/Board Chambers closed to public until further notice. • Village Board & Committee Meetings scheduled as normal with limitations. Check back with us 48 hours prior any Board meeting for cancellations, reschedules or modified meeting rules. 1 VILLAGE OF SHERMAN COMMUNITY COVID 19 UPDATED April 30, 2020 SHERMAN PARKS & RESERVATIONS – PARKS OPEN WALKING TRAIL & RECREATION All Village Parks remain open. Additional restrictions per Executive Order noted below. GATHERINGS ARE DISCOURAGED – EXERCISE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING OF MASK PER EXECUTIVE ORDER! • Waldrop Park – Park open. Restrooms remains closed until further notice. Sporting events have been cancelled until further notice. PARK PLAYGROUNDS ARE CLOSED! RESTROOMS ARE CLOSED! • Sherman Village Park – Park Open. RESTROOMS ARE CLOSED! PARK PLAYGROUNDS ARE CLOSED! VILLAGE REQUESTS USE OF TRAIL IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. • All Other Parks. All other parks remain open at this time. PARK PLAYGROUNDS ARE CLOSED! • Park Playgrounds, Park Shelter, Sport Field Reservations and Permits. PARK PLAYGROUNDS ARE CLOSED! GATHERINGS ARE DISCOURAGED – EXERCISE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING OF MASK PER EXECUTIVE ORDER! OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICES & BANKING SERVICES • Sherman Public Library: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-2496 www.shermanlibrary.com • US Post Office: OPEN Normal Open & Closing Hours (217) 496-2032 www.usps.com • United Community Bank (UCB) LOBBY IS CLOSED TO WALK-IN VISITS until further notice (217) 496-2394 DRIVE-UP LANES OPEN (NORMAL HOURS) www.ucbbank.com CALL FOR APPOINTMENT • Williamsville State Bank (WSBT) LOBBY IS CLOSED TO WALK-IN VISITS until further notice (217) 698-WSBT CALL FOR APPOINTMENT www.wsbt.net DRIVE-UP LANES OPEN (NORMAL HOURS) • Farm Credit Illinois LOBBY IS CLOSED TO WALK-IN VISITS until further notice (217) 788-1200 CONTACT BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR MYFCI ONLINE PORTAL www.farmcreditIL.com/contact UPDATES: f@farmcreditILsherman VILLAGE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ALL COMMUNITY, PARK, CONCERTS, ART/MUSIC FAIR AND RELATED EVENTS HELD AT OUR PARKS, AMPHITHEATER OR IN THE COMMUNITY ARE CANCELLED FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020. 2 VILLAGE OF SHERMAN COMMUNITY COVID 19 UPDATED April 30, 2020 PUBLIC SCHOOLS & DAY CARES • Williamsville-Sherman CUSD#15 (PK-12) CLOSED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 217) 566-2014 www.wcusd15.org • All His Children Development Center: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-2792 www.allhischildrencenter.com • Sherman United Methodist Church: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-2338 www.shermanumc.com GROCERY/PHARMACY STATUS • County Market: OPEN WEARING FACE MASK, SOCIAL DISTANCING, CAPACITY (217) 496-2817 LIMITS, ONE WAY STORE AISLES, NO REUSABLE BAGS www.mycountymarket.com SEE ATTACHED EXECUTIVE ORDER SEC 1. FOR DETAILS • Walgreens: OPEN Store & Pharmacy: Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm (217) 496-2392 Store: Saturday, Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm www.walgreens.com Pharmacy: Saturday 9am-6pm; Sun 10:00am-6:00pm GAS/CONVIENCE STORE STATUS • Casey’s General Store: OPEN Store and pumps hours are 5:00am-11:00pm every day (217) 496-3626 WEARING FACE MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCING www.caseys.com HEALTHCARE, DENTAL & VETERINARY – OPEN OR MODIFIED SCHEDULE/PROTOCALS • HSHS: 217-483-1900 www.hshsmedicalgroup.org • Springfield Clinic – Sherman: 217-528-7541 www.shermanclinic.com/sherman • Sherman Family Dental: 217-496-2301 www.shermanfamilydental.com EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT ONLY • Animal Health Center: 217-496-2345 Details: f@animalhealthcentersherman Call or Check Facebook for Updates • Prairie Haven Animal Hospital: 217-698-4960 Details: f@prairiehavenanimalhospital Call or Check Facebook for Updates 3 VILLAGE OF SHERMAN COMMUNITY COVID 19 UPDATED April 30, 2020 RESTAURANTS/BARS REMAIN CLOSED TAKEOUT/CURBSIDE/DELIVERY AVAIL. • Cancun: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12PM TO 8PM (217) 496-3221 CARRY OUT AND CURB SIDE SERVICE www.cancunrestaurantspingfieldsherman.com • China King: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-3118 www.chinakingsherman.com • Double H: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-3811 • Fairlane: OPEN DRIVE THRU AND CURBSIDE SERVICE (217) 303-9330 Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-8:00pm, Facebook @fairlanediner Friday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm • Final Four Sports Bar/Grill: OPEN Lunch/dinner menu, ice & package available for CURBSIDE (217) 496-3490 Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:00a-2:00p, Dinner 5:00p-8:00p Facebook @thefinalfoursportsbar&grill • Fire & Ale: CLOSED until further notice (217) 496-2236 Facebook @fireandale • Ricco’s Pizza: OPEN Drive Through and Delivery (217) 496-2369 Tu, W, Tr, Sat 4:00pm-8:00pm; Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm www.riccospizzaco.com • Sam’s II: OPEN Drive-Up, Delivery & Curbside Pick-up (217) 496-2374 Lunch: Mon-Friday 11:00-2:00 www.samstoopizza.com Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4:00-9:00; Fri-Sat 4:00-11:00 • Subway: OPEN Drive-through 11:00am-7:00pm every day (217) 496-2929 • Tasty Cafe: CLOSED until further notice (217) 492-937 MAJOR UTILITY COMPANIES • Ameren Illinois: 877-677-5740 Status reports: www.ameren.com • Menard Electric: 800-872-1203 Status reports: www.menard.com • Williamsville Water Department: 217-306-5803 Status reports:www.williamsville.Illinois.gov
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