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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill.- The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away countless opportunities for athletes in the Missouri Valley Conference, including Illinois State University. All sports for the fall season are cancelled, leaving a condensed spring season as the only hope for sports in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the athletes are not the only ones suffering from the inability to have college athletics. Redbird Productions gives students at […]
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 have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. Over 48,000 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 71 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 1838 cases. Currently, 803 individuals are isolating at home. Three individuals are hospitalized, with 1 of those currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1016 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. Over 46,700 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity rate of 3.8%. The rolling […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University is working with the University of Illinois to become a partner in their saliva-based test and Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson said there are no plans at this time to close the residence halls. Students are also subjected to housing contact cancellations. Employment at the university is encourages to go remote. Testing John Baur, professor of chemistry […]
