The McLean County Health Department on Sunday announced two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 13 cases.… MORE
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IDPH reports first death of an infant with COVID-19, now 11 cases in McLean County
State health officials on Saturday announced the first death of an infant in Chicago who tested positive for coronavirus.… 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
McLean County coronavirus cases now up to 10
The McLean County Health Department announced an additional COVID-19 case Friday, now bringing the total to double digits.… MORE
ISU addresses ‘disruptive and hateful’ comments during online classes
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University is addressing “disruptive, bigoted, and hateful” comments that have been typed and spoken during online classes. ISU says reports are circulating about these types of incidents being performed by persons not affiliated with the university at institutions across the country. Some online classes may have been recently…… MORE
McLean County gets COVID-19 drive-thru testing site
A drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 is coming to McLean County and central Illinois.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO: Stimulus package would “help prevent workers from losing their jobs”
With the House of Representatives set to vote on a massive $2.2 trillion stimulus package, the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council said the proposed $350 billion set aside would help small businesses locally.… MORE
County board extends McLean County’s emergency declaration
The McLean County Board is extending its emergency declaration to last until the third week of April.… MORE
MCHD confirms new case of coronavirus
The McLean County Health Department has confirmed a new case of coronavirus, bringing the total to nine cases.… MORE
Pritzker, nonprofit organizations launch Illinois COVID-19 response fund
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the launch of the “Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund” (ICRF), a new statewide fundraising effort to support nonprofit organizations serving those who have been affected by the pandemic.… 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…