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Month: September 2020

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Election 2020

The Faces behind the 2020 Census

NORMAL, Ill.- Yesterday, Sept. 3,2020 was the last day for Census takers to work with administrators at colleges, senior centers, prisons and other facilities that house large groups of people to make sure everyone is counted. Illinois State's Head of Government Documents Angela Bonnell's role is to focus on working with the census data after it has been published by the Census Bureau. She works with and helps patrons understand […]

todaySeptember 4, 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 Case-by-Case Update

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 are saddened to report that we have been notified of another COVID-related death in McLean […]

todaySeptember 4, 2020

COVID-19

‘I’d never put any of my Staff at Risk’

Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University continues to provide in-person tours to prospective students while cases continue to rise. Illinois State University remains one of two state schools that are holding in-person tours. The Office of Admissions has two virtual options along with two in-person tours As of recently, the University has removed a presentation before in-person tours that serve as a Q&A. This, in turn, has […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020

COVID-19

IWU enrollment numbers Increase

Photo courtesy to IWU BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Wesleyan enrolled 487 new students to the University this fall, a 9% increase in new-student enrollment. Total enrollment also held steady at 1,636. Official enrollment figures were computed after the 15th day of classes. “As many universities across the country face significant enrollment declines amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are especially pleased to be breaking this trend with a larger-than expected […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 Case-by-Case

Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.-  McLean County Health Department is reporting 99 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2,095 cases. Currently, 911 individuals are isolating.  Eight individuals are hospitalized, with three of those currently in Intensive Care. There are 1160 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. More than 49,100 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity rate of 4.3%. The rolling 7-day positivity rate […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020

COVID-19

Normal Town Council Elects Extension of Emergency Ordinances

Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Youtube  NORMAL, Ill.- A special town council meeting took place last night, Sept. 2, 2020, with an emphasis on how to approach COVID-19 moving forward. In an effort to stop the rapid spread of the pandemic, Mayor Chris Koos placed two emergency ordinances as a response last week. With a 6-1 vote, these ordinances have been extended. Council Member Stan Nord was the only […]

todaySeptember 3, 2020

ISU News

ISU Student-Athletes ready to hold administration accountable

Photo Courtesy ISU Redbird Twitter NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are looking for accountability from the administration over recent actions by the Athletic Director. Recently ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons was quoted saying "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after, students and coaches spoke out against the statement on social media. Some athletes said they were immediately angered and in disbelief of the statement. Track and Field athlete Jordan […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020

College Sports

Undermining a Movement and Exploiting Athleticism

Photo courtesy to ISU  NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State's Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted saying, “All Redbird Lives Matter.” "It's something that we also see in the community sometimes," […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020

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College Sports

Athletics March for Black Voices

Photo courtesy to Student-Athletes NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are planning a march to advocate for 'Black Voices'. ISU Athletic Director, Larry Lyons is quoted saying, "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after students and coaches spoke out against the statement on Twitter. Students and coaches expressed their frustration with the AD and showed their support for Black  Lives Matter. Days later students shared a list of demands on […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020