Photo courtesy to Lea Cline Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Associate professor of art history at Illinois State University Lea Cline running as a Democrat in District 8 is waiting the results of the Primary Election. "No matter what happens tonight, I will continue to live and work in this community. I will continue to seek ways to serve and help those who need it," said Cline. This year's Primary Election […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health announces the state's first death relating to coronavirus. Officials state the individual was a Chicago woman in her 60s who had contact with known COVID-19 case. Governor JB Pritzker expressed his condolences in the state's daily debriefing and social media. "I am deeply saddened by the news that we've dreaded since the earliest days […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- In trying times of this pandemic, questions are raised and mental strength is challenged. Especially for those who are unemployed or, more recently, the college students at Illinois State University who will not be returning for the remainder of the Spring semester. Student Counseling Services Associate Director for Programs Allyson Hawkins said, "We are hoping to offer remote services via telephone or video conferencing. […]
Photo Courtesy of Bone Student Center Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill.- In midst of the Illinois primary, McLean County clerk says voting is "light". McLean County Clerk, Kathy Michael reports the number of voters is low in the county due to COVID-19 fears. "It seems low as we usually get a good turnout before folks go to work, and it was very slow in comparison," said Michael. As of 1:30 p.m., […]
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 data and guidance from WHO, CDC, and the governors' administration. Students living on campus are […]
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 the judges have my personal text and they are to let us know when they […]
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 Smith. "We should be taking social distancing and isolation seriously, for our own safety and […]
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 a year of participation. Student-athletes at Heartland will continue their academic courses online along with […]
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. How will this effect Normal local business? Well, they are already feeling the pressure of […]
