Category Archives: News
First COVID-19 Cases identified in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department on Thursday, March 19 confirmed its first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. According to the McLean County Health Department the individual is a m...
Mar 19, 2020
Connect Transit Temporarily Reducing Service Beginning March 23rd
Starting Monday, March 23, 2020, Connect Transit will reduce weekday bus frequency to weekend levels. Connect will reduce service to be more in line with current ridership and it will provide flexibil...
Mar 19, 2020
Unemployment Rate Down in Thirteen Metro Areas
The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in January in thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois Commerce Commission Working To Stop Utility Disconnections, Fees
The Illinois Commerce Commission is working to stop utility disconnections, late notices, and fines as the economic impact of COVID-19 spreads. The ICC voted unanimously yesterday to formalize Governo...
Mar 19, 2020
ISU Students Leaving Campus Expected To Impact Normal Economy
Illinois State University students will be leaving Normal, which is expected to impact the economy. ISU announced Tuesday that all classes will be moved online for the rest of the semester. All studen...
Mar 19, 2020
BNPrepared.Org Posts List of Open Restaurants for Carryout, Deliver or Curbside Service
BNPrepared.org serves as a resource for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Bloomington-Normal communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Bloomington-Normal Area Convent...
Mar 19, 2020
BPD: Juvenile Arrests made from Shooting in Early March
On Friday, 3/6/2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Bloomington Police officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Clearwater Ave for a stolen vehicle and shots fired incident. Upon arrival, officers ...
Mar 19, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Launches Coronavirus.illinois.gov with Resources for Illinois Residents, Small Businesses
Following an earlier stop at the St. Clair County Health Department in Belleville this morning, Governor JB Pritzker held his administration's daily COVID-19 press briefing in Jackson County today and...
Mar 18, 2020
Public Health Officials Announce 128 News Cases of New Coronavirus in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Two additional counties are now reporting cases; Kendall and Madison counties....
Mar 18, 2020
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces COVID-19 Guidance for Cannabis Dispensaries
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced this week guidance for cannabis dispensaries to continue business during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help reduce contact betwee...
Mar 18, 2020
