Photo Courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced 128 new COVID-19 cases. The new 128 cases now bring the total of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is 288 cases in 17 counties. An additional 20 cases were reported from the outbreak in a DuPage County nursing home. The nursing home now has a total of 42 cases […]
(Photo Courtesy of American Democracy Project at Illinois State University Facebook page) Unofficial Election results are in late Tuesday night. D 13 US House Betsy Londrigan beat Stefanie Smith for the 13th Congressional District race. “Whatever happens during this primary, we won’t go back. We believe in our communities. We have a future,” tweeted Smith hours ago. Londrigan said, “Exercising one's right to vote is of the utmost importance.” As […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health announces the state's first death relating to coronavirus. Officials state the individual was a Chicago woman in her 60s who had contact with known COVID-19 case. Governor JB Pritzker expressed his condolences in the state's daily debriefing and social media. "I am deeply saddened by the news that we've dreaded since the earliest days […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- In trying times of this pandemic, questions are raised and mental strength is challenged. Especially for those who are unemployed or, more recently, the college students at Illinois State University who will not be returning for the remainder of the Spring semester. Student Counseling Services Associate Director for Programs Allyson Hawkins said, "We are hoping to offer remote services via telephone or video conferencing. […]
Photo Courtesy of Bone Student Center Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill.- In midst of the Illinois primary, McLean County clerk says voting is "light". McLean County Clerk, Kathy Michael reports the number of voters is low in the county due to COVID-19 fears. "It seems low as we usually get a good turnout before folks go to work, and it was very slow in comparison," said Michael. As of 1:30 p.m., […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University has announced it will move to online learning through the end of the semester. President Larry Dietz released a statement Tuesday afternoon via email after extending spring break a week ago. The decision to continue online learning and alternative learning methods came from data and guidance from WHO, CDC, and the governors' administration. Students living on campus are […]
Photo courtesy to Stefanie Smith Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Running for the U.S. Congress in the Illinois District 13 is Stefanie Smith. With the results hours away Smith shared that she is not excited about this election, in fact she's disappointed. "Not postponing the primary is an egregious violation of public health and trust," said Smith. "We should be taking social distancing and isolation seriously, for our own safety and […]
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 […]
