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 […]
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 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, […]
Photo courtesy to Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill - A day after Illinois State University responded, Heartland Community College has extended spring break until March 20th. HCC decided to extended the break to prepare and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The college will remain with regular office hours during the extended spring break to discuss how the college will move forwards. “As we look at all options […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- At this time the specimen collection is done in McLean County by healthcare providers and testing is done at the State Public Health Labs for anyone that meets CDC criteria. There have been less than five individuals tested for COVID-19 in McLean County as of March 12. The McLean County Health Department is actively monitoring any individuals they are aware of that are […]
