Photo courtesy of J.B. Pritzker Facebook page. CHICAGO - After announcing 1,826 new cases of COVID-19, the governor is extending a modified stay at home order. Illinois Department of Public Health reports a total of 36,934 cases of COVID-19, including 1,688 deaths. Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be signing a modified version of the stay at home order. The order will go into effect on May 1st. Illinois projects to see […]
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 of McLean County Health Department Facebook page. CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an additional 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 and 82 more deaths. Illinois is now at a total of 15,078 cases and 462 deaths due to COVID-19. There are 78 out of 102 counties reporting cases of COVID-19 in Illinois. McLean County is reporting one additional case, now at a total of […]
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 16 deaths. Illinois is now at a total of 7,695 cases of the virus and 157 deaths. Cases have reached 61 out of the 102 counties. McLean County health officials reported an additional 11 cases of the virus today. This brings the county total to 31 cases and two deaths.
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois health officials announce 673 news cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 673 new cases bringing the total to 2,538. This is the largest jump in a day the state has reported. According to an IDPH news release, 87% of fatalities are among patients 60 years or older. IDPH also reported seven more deaths bringing the total to […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 330 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths due to the virus. IDPH reports 1,865 cases of COVID-19 throughout 35 counties in Illinois. McLean County is reporting no new cases for the second day in a row. The three deaths include a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook Page CHICAGO, Ill. - Gov. JB Pritzker announced a partnership with manufacturing and biotech industries to produce personal protective equipment (PPE). The Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Illinois Biotechnololgy Innovation Organization will repurpose their facilities to manufacture essential products. The facilities will focus on manufacturing products ranging from medicine, personal protective devices, and medical equipment. “We’re not just waiting for in-state production. My […]
Photo courtesy of CDC Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - McLean County Health Department confirms three new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to four cases confirmed in the county. The administrator of the McLean County Health Department Jessica McKnight stresses the importance for people to follow public health guidelines. “If you can, please do stay at home. Increasing social distancing is a key component to lessening the impact of this pandemic […]
Photo courtesy of Heartland Community College Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - Heartland Community College will transition to online instruction shortly after other universities announced the shift. The announcement came a week after extending the college's spring break as a response to COVID-19. HCC will be offering a variety of services as they move toward online learning. Support services include academic advisement, success coaching, mental health counseling and tutoring. Students can […]
