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(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 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 […]
Given the events of the last week and Illinois State University’s emergency procedures, we have made significant changes to the operations of WZND radio. WZND’s Management Council came to these decisions with the safety of both WZND interns and the entire community in mind. In crisis situations, media – particularly radio – is a first […]
Photo courtesy to Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill – A day after Illinois State University responded, Heartland Community College has extended spring break until March 20th. HCC decided to extended the break to prepare and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The college will remain with regular office hours during the extended spring […]
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 […]
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 […]