Category Archives: News
COVID-19 by the Numbers 3/24/20: 250 New Cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 250 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County resid...
Mar 24, 2020
Normal Declares Emergency
The Normal City Council approved with a 7-0 vote an emergency declaration ordinance to allow the town's administration to respond faster to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also voted 7-0 to remove ...
Mar 24, 2020 Photo courtesy to the Town of Normal
Home Sweet Home Ministries Closes Mission Mart
Due to the combined economic impact of a downturn in the retail sales environment and Coronavirus (COVID-19), Home Sweet Home Ministries has permanently closed their Mission Mart, effective immediatel...
Mar 23, 2020
Dollar General Hiring
Dollar General plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April during the COVID-19 crisis. Candidates can learn more about a variety of opportunities a...
Mar 23, 2020
CVS Health Hiring and Paying Bonuses to Current Workers
CVS Health is adding to its workforce, while at the same time recognizing the company's current employees play an essential role in combating the coronavirus pandemic. The company says it is awarding ...
Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 by the Numbers 3-23-20: 236 New Cases, One New Case Locally
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois with one new case in McLean County. That patient is reported in good conditi...
Mar 23, 2020
Pritzker Announces Partnership with Manufacturing and Biotech Industries to Produce Life-Saving Supplies in Illinois
As the state continues to build on its robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased demand across the state's health care system, Governor JB Pritzker announced a variety of step...
Mar 23, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 by the Numbers 3/22/2020
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 296 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including one infant. This brings the state total to 1,049 in 30 counties. The cases involve individuals rangi...
Mar 22, 2020
Illinois Stay at Home Order FAQ's
Frequently asked questions and answers provided by the State of Illinois: Is this mandatory or just guidance? This order is mandatory. To help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Illinois and pr...
Mar 22, 2020
Public Health Officials Announce First COVID-19 Death in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department was notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health of the first novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related death in McLean County, Illinois. The individual, female ...
Mar 22, 2020
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