Photo courtesy to the CDC BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The McLean County Health Department was notified Thursday morning, April 16 of a third death related to COVID-19 in McLean County, Illinois. The individual was a female in her 80s with no history of travel or exposure. McLean County has had a total of 82 cases of COVID-19, and no new cases reported today. "We have seen the number of new cases reported […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO- While states are suppose to be receiving federal funding to address costs associated with the pandemic, this funding can not be used for the broader impact on COVID-19 on state revenue. Governor J.B. Pritzker is working with our federal partners and calling on Congress to pass an additional aid package that will provide funding to states to make up for unprecedented nationwide revenue […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare website BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- While all but essential workers are being asked to stay at home to contain the spread of COVID-19. OSF HealthCare is expanding its digital response strategy to offer care to patients without the need to leave home. Pandemic Health Workers will digitally enable clients invited into the program who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and need to stay home or in quarantine to […]
Photo courtesy of J.B. Pritzker Facebook page. CHICAGO, Ill. - A week after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19, Illinois may be flattening the curve. Illinois has seen growth in its doubling rates increase after placing a variety of executive orders. Illinois has now been in a "Stay at Home" order since March 21, 2020. "On March 22 the rate at which our COVID positive case count […]
Photo courtesy National Domestic Violence Hotline Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- There has been an increase in hotline calls at local Domestic Violence Shelter, Neville House. Illinois State University's Students Ending Rape Culture (SERC) has been part of the effort to stop Domestic Violence, but the pandemic is creating threats for the survivors. Staff Adviser of SERC Misia Grzybowski said, "With the quarantine in effect this can isolate the survivor even […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The pandemic has brought pollution drops and a new perspective for the Illinois State University Office of Sustainability. "With this 'pause' in our daily activities, we are recognizing the human impact on our climate," said Director Elisabeth Reed. The office plans to return to campus out of this pandemic with a fresh perspective and a renewed energy to make our campus and community a more sustainable place. "While […]
Photo courtesy to Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO- Having trouble applying for unemployment insurance? Governor J.B. Pritzker provided an update on the state’s efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment insurance. “The challenges workers and families are facing today is something my whole administration thinks about each day as we are simultaneously attempting to fend off the health consequences of Coronavirus,” said Pritzker. "I will continue to do everything in […]
Photo courtesy to YWCA Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- YWCA McLean County is still recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is recognized yearly during the month of April. Due to COVID-19 and the Stay-At-Home order and the pandemic, all events are going to be held virtually. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, is going to kick-off Saturday, April 18 on the YWCA Facebook page. Each participant will walk on their own […]
Photo Courtesy to Davis Facebook page WASHINGTON- Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis led 114 members of Congress in urging House and Senate leadership to include additional help for domestic violence programs in any future Coronavirus aid package. Also, Davis' letter calls on leadership to work in a bipartisan way to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. "As Americans are told to stay at home, those who feel in danger […]
