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Photo courtesy: Missouri Valley Conference NORMAL – In accordance with the Missouri Valley Conference, Illinois State Redbird Athletics has canceled their spring sports events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year amid the coronavirus. The MVC released the following statement Friday evening: “The MVC Presidents Council made the decision to cancel all intercollegiate competitions, […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Normal will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department will temporarily close to the public starting on Saturday, March 14 to help limit large gatherings for the health and safety […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As part of Illinois State University’s continuing response, faculty members and Administrative Technology staff are working to move from face-to-face teaching to online instruction and other instructional modalities. “Please keep yourself, your family and the University community healthy during these unprecedented times,” stated by ISU President […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The number of Coronavirus cases in Illinois now totals 32, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Seven cases were added Thursday. The government of Illinois is asking people to stay home and prevent further spread. Governor J.B Pritzker believes it would be better to criticized […]
Photo courtesy to the City of Bloomington Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Bloomington will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Guns and Hoses hockey game at Grossinger Motors Arena, which was scheduled for March 13, is canceled. The Lauren Daigle show at Grossinger Motors Arena, which […]
NORMAL – As a result of the concerns surrounding COVID-19, Illinois State Athletics decided to cancel all home spring sports events through March 30th. This doesn’t apply to individuals participating in NCAA competition. Redbird teams competing on the road can still play if the host school doesn’t cancel the event. ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- At this time the specimen collection is done in McLean County by healthcare providers and testing is done at the State Public Health Labs for anyone that meets CDC criteria. There have been less than five individuals tested for COVID-19 in McLean County as of March 12. The […]
NORMAL – Not only has the coronavirus impacted schools, but it has also forced various professional sports organizations to take proper precautions. Below is how COVID-19 changed the near future of professional sports: MLB: Suspended Spring Training in addition to delaying Opening Day by 2 weeks. NBA: Suspended the 2019-2020 season for at least 30 […]
Photo courtesy to Young America Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- In response to ISU’s March 11 announcement that all university operated housing will be closed until further notice, Young America Realty will offer temporary housing rent free to accommodate dormitory residents. In an email sent March 12 Young America Realty temporary housing will be offered on […]
Photo courtesy to CDC Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- the Illinois State Univeristy’s American Democracy project understands that COVID-19 and the University’s extension of Spring Break will impact the upcoming Primary Election on March 17. ADP sent out an email and stated, “Because civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, we would like […]