Category Archives: Coronavirus
MCHD reports one new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department announced one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department...
Jun 25, 2020
Normal to continue outdoor dining options for restaurants
Mayor Chris Koos said in a statement Monday the outdoor dining option has been going well and restaurants won’t have to reapply for approval by the town once Phase 4 begins. (Photo courtesy: HOI...
Jun 22, 2020
McLean County Health Department yet to identify COVID-19 case from recent gatherings
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (right) and McLean County Communication Specialists Dion McNeal (left).By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While rallies across the Tw...
Jun 18, 2020
McLean County Health Dept. yet to issue ‘Cease and Desist’ letters, but have responded to complaints
Pizza Ranch, located at 1211 Holiday Dr. in Bloomington, announced on Facebook they are open for dine-in. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While the McLean County Health Dep...
Jun 17, 2020
District 87 students receive more time to get immunizations
Kids won’t be allowed to attend school after October 15 without proof they’ve had their immunizations and physicals. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 11, 2020
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Dining facilities and university housing will be open, but with some restrictions. (Photo courtesy: ISU)By Blake HaasNORMAL – With Illinois S...
Jun 11, 2020
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department Adm...
Jun 05, 2020
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justic...
Jun 01, 2020
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
On Tuesday, McLean County health officials announced two new cases of Coronavirus, moving the statewide total to 212. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
May 26, 2020
MCHD announces three more COVID-19 deaths
McLean County health officials announced three new COVID-19 deaths. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from ...
May 21, 2020
