COVID-19
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Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has announced it will move to online learning through the end of the semester. President Larry Dietz released a statement Tuesday afternoon via email after extending spring break a week ago. The decision to continue online learning and alternative learning methods came from […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University’s website NORMAL, Ill. – McLean County voters can feel safe knowing their polling place is being sanitized. According to McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, locations have the necessary cleaning supplies to combat Coronavirus fears. “We sent out hand sanitizers to all the polling places this morning,” said Michael. “All […]
Photo courtesy to Stefanie Smith Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Running for the U.S. Congress in the Illinois District 13 is Stefanie Smith. With the results hours away Smith shared that she is not excited about this election, in fact she’s disappointed. “Not postponing the primary is an egregious violation of public health and trust,” said […]
NORMAL – Heartland Community College (HCC) has canceled its spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the suspension by NJCAA remaining practices and games for the rest of the school year are canceled for Hawks baseball and softball. Luckily, the NJCAA said that no spring sport student-athlete enrolled at a member college will lose […]
Photo courtesy to Medici Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants in Illinois will not be open to the public. This will begin at the close of business Monday, March 16 through March 30. However restaurants may continue to remain open for delivery, drive-through and curbside pick-up orders. […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As the state continues to take action to minimize the spread of Coronavirus in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16 through Monday, March […]
(Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook Page) Chicago, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker announced his administration will file a federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage. The announcement came a day after the decision to close all schools in the state of Illinois. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the request is an […]
(Photo Courtesy of CDC Facebook page) Atlanta, Ga.- The CDC advised people at high risk of coronavirus to keep supplies on hand and take everyday precautions. In a media briefing earlier this week, the CDC provided recommendations for individuals at risk of contracting the virus. According to Nancy Messonnier, the director of CDC’s National Center […]
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 […]