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 Illinois State University’s website NORMAL, Ill. - McLean County voters can feel safe knowing their polling place is being sanitized. According to McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael, locations have the necessary cleaning supplies to combat Coronavirus fears. "We sent out hand sanitizers to all the polling places this morning," said Michael. "All the judges have my personal text and they are to let us know when they […]
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 […]
(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 […]
