The Livingston County Health Department building will be closed to the public for two-days for deep cleaning after staff tested positive for the Coronavirus.… MORE
Category Archives: Coronavirus
MCHD announces 13 new cases of COVID-19
Coronavirus infections continue to grow in the Twin-cities as the McLean County Health Department reported 13 new cases on Wednesday, increasing the county total to 583.… MORE
COVID-19 cases top 100 in Livingston County
Corionavirus cases has reached 100, as six more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, Livingston County Health Department Officials reported tuesday. … MORE
McLean County health officials announce seven new cases of COVID-19
Coronavirus infections continue to rise in McLean County with health officials announcing seven new cases.… MORE
IWU Graduates cross the virtual stage
More than 380 graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University were celebrated virtually Sunday as viewers from around the country watched the 170th Commencement exercises.… MORE
Will there be ISU football in the fall?
While answers are still slim on Illinois State football, ISU’s Athletic Director says discussions are still underway on how and when the season will take place.… MORE
How did the IHSA decide on a plan for sports?
While the high school fall schedule will look different due to the Coronavirus pandemic, IHSA’s top official says the plan remains fluid.… MORE
McLean County Sheriff announces one positive case in detention facility
An inmate in the McLean County Detention Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from the county.… MORE
McLean County Health Department announces 14 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reports 14 new COVID-19 cases, surging the county total to 486 cases.… MORE
McLean County Health officials announce 11 new COVID-19 cases
McLean County Health officials report 11 new cases of Coronavirus, increasing the county total to 472 cases.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…