NORMAL, Ill. - While there is an abundance of spooky festivities happening this Halloween season, none are quite as scary as contracting COVID. “You can get out there,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci. “This is a time that children love. It’s a very important part of the year for children.” Although it may seem intimidating and challenging to celebrate Halloween with the fear of COVID looming, it can be done by […]
Photo Courtesy of IDPH Facebook Page SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. A Lake County man in his 80’s was bitten by a bat in mid-August, it later tested positive for rabies. The man had symptoms of rabies such as neck pain and difficulty controlling his arms. After refusing preventative treatment he later died. […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The McLean County Health Department is moving into Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Appointments are available, starting this week [Jan. 18,] for individuals in Phase 1a and Phase 1b to receive COVID-19 vaccination. This includes healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and essential frontline workers. "Eventually, everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one. Fulfillment of the […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - High school basketball seasons will be looking different this year. Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health has classified basketball as a high-risk sport. The sport would have been delayed but there have been guidelines set in place for this season by the Illinois High School Association. Executive Director Craig Anderson was surprised to hear about the adjustment and its […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met Wednesday afternoon to provide the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season. The Board voted to move wrestling from the winter season to the summer season, which runs from April 19 to June 26, 2021. They also approved the winter sport guidance for all low risk sports, which includes Boys Swimming & […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 3163 cases. Currently, 584 individuals are isolating at home. Seven individuals are hospitalized, with two in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 2553 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 19 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. More than 67,000 tests have been resulted overall, and the cumulative positivity rate is 4.7%. The rolling 7-day […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 105 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2802 cases. Currently, 1373 individuals are isolating at home. Nine individuals are currently hospitalized, two of which are currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1402 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 18 COVID-related deaths in McLean County Over 58,500 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity rate of 4.8%. The […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 217 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2,312 cases. Currently, 1079 individuals are isolating at home. Six individuals are currently hospitalized, two of which are currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1210 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. "We are saddened to report that we have been notified of another COVID-related death in McLean […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 71 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 1838 cases. Currently, 803 individuals are isolating at home. Three individuals are hospitalized, with 1 of those currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1016 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. Over 46,700 tests have been resulted for a cumulative positivity rate of 3.8%. The rolling […]
