CORONAVIRUS: 5 things Clark, Champaign residents need to know today

The Clark County Department of Job & Family Services. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

The Clark County Department of Job & Family Services. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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By Natalie Jones
April 1, 2020
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Here are five things Clark and Champaign residents need to know about COVID-19, or coronavirus today.

1. Clark County has extended food stamp benefits for six months. According to a statement from the county, recipients do not need to call the agency for a recertification appointment for the months of March, April and May of 2020.

READ MORE: The Clark County Department of Job and Family Services is extending all SNAP benefits due to COVID-19

2. Clark County construction projects are on track. This includes the new housing projects and a new parking garage on Fountain Avenue in downtown Springfield.

READ MORE: Construction projects continue to move forward in Clark County

3. A property owner is offering a family in need a temporary Springfield apartment during the coronavirus pandemic.

READ MORE: Woman offers free apartment near downtown Springfield to family in need

4. Springfield restaurants are being promoted through a gift card giveaway on Facebook. The gift card giveaway is posted at noon each day during the week on the Visit Greater Springfield Facebook page.

READ MORE: Gift card giveaway promotes Springfield restaurants

5. Clark County school districts are reaching out to seniors. The superintendents of several school districts are posting a letter or video to the Class of 2020 through their websites and social media accounts.

READ MORE: Clark County school districts reach out to seniors amid pause in year

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