Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 99 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 1,143 cases. At this time 403 individuals are isolating at home. Four individuals are currently hospitalized. There are 720 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. The age breakdowns for the new cases: Ages 1-9: 2 cases […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 42 new cases, as of this morning Aug. 20, 2020, of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 872 cases. Currently 188 individuals are isolating at home. Four individuals are currently hospitalized, with one of those in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 664 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 […]
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.- Addiction groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and several others rely on meetings to continue with progress. According to the Addiction Center, relapses are common through the alcohol and drug recovery process, so common that it is estimated that 40 percent to 60 percent of people in recovery have at least one relapse before reaching sobriety. Some estimate this number to be as high as 90 percent. During COVID-19, some people may be isolated at […]
Photo courtesy to Casey's Garden Shop Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- This local garden shop is putting the "bloom" back Bloomington by implementing a full e-commerce site since the modified Stay-At-Home order was put into place. Opening today, May 1, Casey's Garden shop has relocated to a greenhouse up the street to do their curbside pick-ups out of. "We can reopen for customers to walk around and shop," said Horticulturist Kelsey […]
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 to Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO- Having trouble applying for unemployment insurance? Governor J.B. Pritzker provided an update on the state’s efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment insurance. “The challenges workers and families are facing today is something my whole administration thinks about each day as we are simultaneously attempting to fend off the health consequences of Coronavirus,” said Pritzker. "I will continue to do everything in […]
Photo courtesy to YWCA Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- YWCA McLean County is still recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is recognized yearly during the month of April. Due to COVID-19 and the Stay-At-Home order and the pandemic, all events are going to be held virtually. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, is going to kick-off Saturday, April 18 on the YWCA Facebook page. Each participant will walk on their own […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University changes plans for classes and operations for Summer 2020. ISU president Larry Dietz sent out a mass email April 9, to explain what changes are coming to the university this summer. All undergraduate and graduate summer courses will be taught online. However, ISU will continue to evaluate clinical and lab experiences for relevant disciplines and determine whether alternative learning […]
