Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As the state continues to take action to minimize the spread of Coronavirus in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16 through Monday, March 30. The Illinois Department of Public Health just today announced 29 new cases of Coronavirus […]
(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 effort to expand medical services during COVID-19. The Pritzker administration started working on the waiver […]
(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 for Immunization and Respiratory Disease, the individuals most at risk for the virus are adults […]
Photo courtesy: Missouri Valley Conference NORMAL - In accordance with the Missouri Valley Conference, Illinois State Redbird Athletics has canceled their spring sports events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year amid the coronavirus. The MVC released the following statement Friday evening: "The MVC Presidents Council made the decision to cancel all intercollegiate competitions, including MVC championships, with the well-being and safety of its student-athletes, administrators, coaches, media and […]
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 of our visitors and members. This includes the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Normal Theater. […]
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 Larry Dietz in a mass email sent out on Friday, March 13. Dietz and the […]
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 for doing too much than not doing enough. Illinois is officially suspending school across the […]
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 was scheduled for March 14, is canceled. The Indoor Farmers Market at Grossinger Motors Arena, […]
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 responder for information to the community. WZND will remain on-air on 103.3 FM and online […]
