COVID-19
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Photo courtesy to Chi Omega Illinois State University Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The 45th annual March Madness philanthropy event will be hosted by Chi Omega at Illinois State University on April 11at 5 p.m. to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois. March Madness is an annual dance competition in which participating Greek chapters on ISU’s campus will compete […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors provided an update on winter sports during their virtual board meeting Thursday afternoon. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced new safety measures will be put in place as the state heads into Phase 3, effective Friday at midnight. Because of […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University students share their concerns regarding returning to campus and the new implication of ProctorTrack. In the beginning of the semester, some students felt strongly that ISU’s response to COVID-19 was not enough. One ISU student and SGA member, Jaman Lewis says that from the beginning […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare NORMAL, Ill.- Despite doctors and scientists encouraging people everywhere to wear masks in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, it has become a somewhat controversial topic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been many different variations of face coverings used as masks. There are cloth masks, disposable […]
Photo courtesy to ISU YouTube NORMAL, Ill.- The university, like the nation, is experiencing a plethora of changes, the State of the University was held virtually for the first time ever in Illinois State history. Recorded on Sept. 8 and published Sept. 10, ISU President Larry Dietz presented the State of The University Address. Covering […]
Photo courtesy of @Nelkboys Instagram page NORMAL, Ill.- The NELK Boys are a group YouTubers that had massive crowds gathering in the middle of a pandemic near Illinois State University’s campus. According to ISU student Adri Costa, the NELK boys showed up to an underground frat and there were about 200 people there. NELK is […]
“NORMAL, Ill.- Last night members of the NELK Boys, drew large crowds around ISU’s campus and at the Lodge. The YouTubers drew crowds of individuals without masks but were later dispersed by local law enforcement. This morning Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders, including ISU President Larry Dietz, commented on the crowds. “Mayor Koos and […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 217 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2,312 cases. Currently, 1079 individuals are isolating at home. Six individuals are currently hospitalized, two of which are currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1210 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. “We […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 158 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 1,996 cases. Currently, 828 individuals are isolating at home. Nine individuals are hospitalized, with three of those currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1,143 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There […]
Photo courtesy to IWU NORMAL, Ill.- As most universities in the U.S. have started their school year, the on campus life looks different across the country. A majority of classes are online, but facilities are still open. Cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is a high priority for Illinois Wesleyan University. As a smaller […]