COVID-19
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Photo courtesy to Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- Despite the impact of COVID-19 on Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, Illinois State University wants to provide Spring and Summer 2020 graduates with as many elements of the typical commencement experience as possible. “Commencement ceremonies represent a chance to recognize the time and hard work each graduate has invested […]
Photo courtesy to District 87 website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local parents try to adjust to the new way of life that has affected their home. “We struggle in our household,” said Dan Seaway, an employee at State Farm and parent of Devon. Devon is a student at Oakland Elementary School. Seaway is working from home during […]
Photo courtesy to United Way website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- United Way of McLean County is responding to gaps in food access with a new collaborative effort to address hunger. This initiative brings together local businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants and local farmers to provide food for impacted families. “The aim is to stabilize food access […]
Photo Courtesy to Bloomington Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) District 10 in Southern Illinois and A.A. groups are dealing with the present Coronavirus situation. The A.A. District 10’s General Service Office is providing guidance on health issues, but the office is not an authoritative body over A.A. groups, nor does it initiate […]
Photo courtesy to ISU’s Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Amid Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” order and COVID-19 claiming more victims and taking more lives, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz sent a mass email today, March 27 to update students on how ISU is pushing forward. The Coronavirus rages on with 10 cases of COVID-19 […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- McLean County is participating in a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to offer COVID-19 testing to individuals who meet specific criteria. This Community Based Testing Site will operate out of the McLean County Fairgrounds and will be open seven days […]
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois health officials announce 673 news cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 673 new cases bringing the total to 2,538. This is the largest jump in a day the state has reported. According to an IDPH news release, 87% of fatalities are among […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 330 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths due to the virus. IDPH reports 1,865 cases of COVID-19 throughout 35 counties in Illinois. McLean County is reporting no new cases for the second day in a row. […]
Photo courtesy to Roxy’s Hair Studio Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Local businesses are taking a hit due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the new Stay-At-Home order issued. However one local hair salon is using the community to stay positive during these trying times. In a little neighborhood near Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook Page CHICAGO, Ill. – Gov. JB Pritzker announced a partnership with manufacturing and biotech industries to produce personal protective equipment (PPE). The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Biotechnololgy Innovation Organization will repurpose their facilities to manufacture essential products. The facilities will focus on manufacturing products ranging from […]