NORMAL, Ill.- Gathering outside Hovey Hall this morning, Sept. 9, 2020, were Normal's most familiar faces. The 2020 Census was advocated for by State Rep. Dan Brady, Mayor Chris Koos, Illinois State University president Larry Dietz and Governor JB Pritzker. According to Pritzker, just a 1% under-count could result in the state losing over 195 million in federal funding each year "at a time when we need our funding the […]
"NORMAL, Ill.- Last night members of the NELK Boys, drew large crowds around ISU's campus and at the Lodge. The YouTubers drew crowds of individuals without masks but were later dispersed by local law enforcement. This morning Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders, including ISU President Larry Dietz, commented on the crowds. "Mayor Koos and I were talking about that (the investigation and incident) this morning, and so the gathering […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2,626 cases. Currently, 1311 individuals are isolating at home. Eight individuals are currently hospitalized, two of which are currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1290 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 17 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. Over 55,800 tests have been resulted for a cumulative […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 158 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 1,996 cases. Currently, 828 individuals are isolating at home. Nine individuals are hospitalized, with three of those currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1,143 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. Over 48,000 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing our total to 1292 cases. At this time 493 individuals are isolating at home. Three individuals are currently hospitalized. There are 780 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 18-19: 13 cases Ages 20s: 35 cases Ages 30s: 4 cases Ages […]
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 to McLean County Sheriff Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- As the rate of COVID-19 cases continue to climb, incarcerated individuals and employed staff at the McLean County Jail are at heightened risk for contracting the virus. In response, the Black Lives Matter chapter of Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and Illinois People’s Action joined state advocates in calling for local criminal justice leaders to slow […]
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 […]
