While rallies across the Twin-Cities have expanded past the recommended ten or fewer people, the McLean County Health Department has yet to identify a COVID-19 case from the gatherings.… MORE
Category Archives: Coronavirus
McLean County Health Dept. yet to issue ‘Cease and Desist’ letters, but have responded to complaints
While the McLean County Health Department has yet to issue a ‘Cease and Desist’ letter to any local restaurants, officials say they have responded to complaints from the public about indoor dining.… MORE
District 87 students receive more time to get immunizations
A second school district in the Twin-Cities is giving families more time to make sure kids have required immunizations and physical exams for the next school year.… MORE
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
With Illinois State University announcing plans for a hybrid of face-to-face instruction and online classes for the 2020-21 school year, ISU President Larry Dietz said the University has created space for if a student gets COVID-19.… MORE
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Bloomington-Normal
Another COVID-19 testing site is coming to the Twin Cities.… MORE
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight has a warning for anyone who has attended recent protests or rallies.… MORE
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justice Center, the McLean County Health Department Administrator warns of a spike of COVID-19 cases within the next two weeks.… MORE
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
McLean County health officials announced another McLean County resident has died due to COVID-19. Officials also announced two new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the county total to 212. … MORE
MCHD Administrator: “They could potentially do more than 250” at McLean County testing site
When Reditus assumes testing responsibility from the Illinois National Guard at the McLean County Fairgrounds, the sky may be the limit. … MORE
COVID-19 testing stays local as National Guard moves on
The Illinois National Guard will be packing up at the McLean County Fairgrounds Friday but the drive thru testing site is staying put.… 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…