Photo Courtesy of Uptown Normal Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - As COVID-19 cases in McLean County continue to spike, Normal mayor has decided to implement two emergency orders to limit the spread of COVID-19. Town of Normal is limiting gatherings near Illinois State University to 10 people or less and requiring customers of establishments with liquor licenses to be seated to be served. The two emergency orders were announced in a […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University is reporting 353 positive cases of COVID-19 on campus and a 19.3% positive rate. Cases are continuing to rise as the University begins to offer walk-up testing on campus. If a student tests positive they are immediately contacted by the McLean County Health Department to begin contact tracing. According to the Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight, the department goes over all the people the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Students at Illinois State University are now able to get tested for COVID-19 on campus. Students that are not experiencing symptoms can get tested on campus Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Testing is offered at the Old Fire House at 602 N. Adelaide St. and on the quad. Students have to have their Redbird ID to be tested. Afterwards students will be able to […]
While small businesses are getting hit hard during the stay-at-home order, non-profit organizations are feeling the burden as well. The YWCA is a nonprofit women organization that serves over 2 million women, girls, and their families across the country. They aim to strengthen communities starting with 6-week old babies to individuals over 65 years old. “With programs including a rape crisis hotline, childcare, and transitioning support for previously incarcerated women, […]
NORMAL, Ill - Illinois State women’s basketball was preparing for a big run at Hoops in the Heartland before their season abruptly ended due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We actually found out during our practice at the TaxSlayer Center the day before our game against UNI,” said Head Coach Kristen Gillespie. “ Needless to say, it was extremely emotional. There were a lot of tears and hugs. The hardest part […]
Photo courtesy of McLean County Health Department Facebook page. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - McLean County Health Department is reporting two children under the age of 10 diagnosed with COVID-19. The county reports the two cases as 'household contacts," which means the children live in a house with another diagnosed individual. This brings the county to a total of 85 confirmed cases. The county reports 72 individuals have recovered from the virus […]
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 Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - After announcing 1,293 new COVID-19 cases, IDPH announced a new program for Illinois residents struggling with mental health. Illinois has now reached a total of 677 deaths and 19,180 cases of COVID-19. McLean County is reporting no new cases while remaining at 75 total cases in the county. The county also reports 40 individuals recovering from the virus, while 29 individuals remain […]
CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 1,344 cases of COVID-19 and 66 more deaths. Illinois is now at a total of 16,422 cases and 528 total deaths due to COVID-19. There are 81 out of 102 counties in Illinois reporting cases of the virus. McLean County is reporting six additional cases of coronavirus bringing the total to 69 cases in the county. The McLean […]
