Central Illinois is in the dog days of summer, and the McLean County Health Department has some advice in dealing with the heat.… MORE
Category Archives: Health News
Blue Cross Blue Shield fined by state after failing to submit required information after terminating Springfield Clinic contract
The parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Health Care Service Corporation, has been fined by the Illinois Department of Insurance $339,000.… MORE
IDPH Director Dr. Ezike is resigning, effective March 14
Two pandemic years of missed family events and sleepless nights are enough for Dr. Ngozi Ezike.… MORE
MCHD Administrator: “Things are looking good” as Illinois drops mask mandate
BLOOMINGTON – Despite the mask mandate ending on Monday, McLean County’s top health officials warn the public of a possible uptick in hospitalizations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.… MORE
McLean County government considers opening COVID-19 call center
McLean County is step closer to opening a COVID-19 call center to answer the public’s questions about the virus.… MORE
McLean County COVID-19 cases increase to 38
The McLean County Health Department announced seven new people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county to 38.… MORE
DeWitt County student, who resides in Missouri tests positive for COVID-19
The DeWitt County Health Department announced an out-of-state student and resident is the first case of COVID-19 in the county. … MORE
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in McLean County
Local health officials are reporting three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mclean County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to four.… MORE
Bradley, Illinois State University won’t rule out online-only classes after spring break
Bradley and Illinois State University are considering “contingency plans” that could include online-only classes, according to spokespeople from both schools. Neither school had anything to announce Tuesday night.… MORE
Expert says employees need sick time, especially now
People in the U.S. have access to arguably the best healthcare available.… 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…