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Photo courtesy of McLean County Health Department Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – McLean County health officials announce three new cases of COVID-19. The county now comes to a total of seven cases after announcing the first one just days ago. The new cases include a female in her 70s with underlying health conditions currently hospitalized. […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The disruption of the spring semester by the global COVID-19 pandemic has also affected one of Illinois State University’s traditions: Spring commencement. ISU does not want the achievements of its students to go unrecognized. Therefore, the University will honor and recognize these accomplishments with two opportunities to celebrate. ISU […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- From tomorrow, Saturday, March 21 beginning at 5 p.m. until April 7 Illinois is advising and urging its residents to stay home. Enforcement comes in many different forms, Governor J.B. Pritzker said he doesn’t know when things will get back to normal. Illinois does not have the […]
Photo courtesy of CDC Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – McLean County Health Department confirms three new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to four cases confirmed in the county. The administrator of the McLean County Health Department Jessica McKnight stresses the importance for people to follow public health guidelines. “If you can, please do stay at […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The world is changing, and it is changing fast. Of course, everyone is concerned for the youth and our students. But what about the professors and teachers that have to shift traditional teaching methods? Specifically at Illinois State University, who is working towards a new way of […]
Photo courtesy of McLean County Health Department Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – McLean County Health Department confirmed its first case of the coronavirus in the county. A man in his 70s was confirmed Thursday afternoon to have the virus however, he had no history travel or exposure. “I have confidence in the ability of our […]
Photo courtesy to McLean County Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Stay healthy, stay happy and know where to turn when you need to take care of yourself mentally during the pandemic. “We always seek to combat fear and stigma, especially around this pressing time,” said McLean County Communication Specialist Dion McNeal. McLean County’s community partner, PATH, […]
Photo courtesy of Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College will transition to online instruction shortly after other universities announced the shift. The announcement came a week after extending the college’s spring break as a response to COVID-19. HCC will be offering a variety of services as they move toward online […]
Photo Courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced 128 new COVID-19 cases. The new 128 cases now bring the total of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is 288 cases in 17 counties. An additional 20 cases were reported from the outbreak in […]
(Photo Courtesy of American Democracy Project at Illinois State University Facebook page) Unofficial Election results are in late Tuesday night. D 13 US House Betsy Londrigan beat Stefanie Smith for the 13th Congressional District race. “Whatever happens during this primary, we won’t go back. We believe in our communities. We have a future,” tweeted Smith […]