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 resources or desire to enforce this order, Illinois is simply relying on its residents. You […]
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 home. Increasing social distancing is a key component to lessening the impact of this pandemic […]
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 learning. Some of the tops concerns are making such massive changes to pedagogy in the […]
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 staff and local healthcare partners to respond to this situation. We are working with the […]
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, provides 24/7 access to information, referrals and crisis response that enable people to find the […]
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 learning. Support services include academic advisement, success coaching, mental health counseling and tutoring. Students can […]
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 a DuPage County nursing home. The nursing home now has a total of 42 cases […]
(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 hours ago. Londrigan said, “Exercising one's right to vote is of the utmost importance.” As […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill. Running as a Republican for McLean County Auditor is Trisha Malot has a bit of experience in the county already. She currently works for the Behavioral Health offices in McLean County. "The outcome of tonight’s results simply dictate in what way I move forward with serving the County. If I lose, I remain dedicated to improving the behavioral health of our community. If I […]
