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Heartland CC Summer Schedule Changed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Heartland CC Summer Schedule Changed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

By Neil Doyle Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all summer classes at Heartland Community College are now provided online and no in-classroom courses are available. Students who have already registered for face-to-face summer classes will be required to re-register for the comparable class online, according to Heartland Director of Public Information Steve Fast. . Students…MORE

There Are Now 10 Coronavirus Cases in Livingston County

There Are Now 10 Coronavirus Cases in Livingston County

By Neil Doyle Three more Livingston County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the county total to 10. The Livingston County Health Department says the new patients include a woman in her 30s who is currently hospitalized, a woman in her 40s and man in his 20s who are both recovering at home in…MORE

7th COVID-19 Case Reported in Livingston County

7th COVID-19 Case Reported in Livingston County

By A.J. Harris The Livingston County Public Health Department reported on Sunday (4/5) that a 7th Livingston County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus. The latest case involves a woman in her 50s who’s recovering at home. More information about the county’s coronavirus cases is available at www.lchd.us. Questions about the COVID-19 situation can…MORE

Sixth Confirmed COVID-19 Patient in Livingston County

Sixth Confirmed COVID-19 Patient in Livingston County

By Todd Wineburner A sixth Livingston County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 infection. Livingston County Public Health Department officials say they received notice of the latest positive test on Thursday (4/2) afternoon, leaving three men and three women in the county under care for the disease. Three are recovering in isolation at home and…MORE

Heartland CC Announces Graduation Plans

Heartland CC Announces Graduation Plans

By Neil Doyle Heartland Community College will hold its spring commencement ceremonies online due to COVID-19. The virtual commencement will be held on May 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. via an online streaming broadcast, according to a news release. Virtual commencement will recognize graduates and include remarks by President Keith Cornille, Board of Trustees Chair…MORE

Durbin Offers Praise for Trump Administration

Durbin Offers Praise for Trump Administration

Dick Durbin (D-IL) on the Senate Floor/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says so far he supports several decisions made by President Trump during the coronavirus pandemic. “He closed off the travel of people from China and Europe to the United States, good move. He said we need a cash payment…MORE

Three More Coronavirus Cases Identified in Livingston County

Three More Coronavirus Cases Identified in Livingston County

By Neil Doyle Three more Livingston County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department says the patients include a man in his 70s who is currently hospitalized, a woman in her 80s who is also hospitalized, and a woman in her 50s recovering at home in isolation. LCHD officials continue to…MORE

Illinois Health Officials Release New Numbers

Illinois Health Officials Release New Numbers

By Neil Doyle State health officials reported 461 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the state total to 5,057. There are seven more deaths, now a total of 73, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There are still two confirmed cases in Livingston County. Just south, health officials in McLean County reported four new…MORE

County Board President Issues Disaster Proclamation

County Board President Issues Disaster Proclamation

From WJEZ News Livingston County Board Chair Kathy Arbogast has signed a disaster proclamation for the county. The proclamation states “It is the policy of Livingston County to be prepared to address any disasters and therefore, it is necessary and appropriate to make additional resources within Livingston County available to ensure that the effects of…MORE

Dwight Mayor Urges People to Avoid Unnecessary Headaches

Dwight Mayor Urges People to Avoid Unnecessary Headaches

From WJEZ News Dwight mayor Jared Anderson has released a county-wide statement reminding people, while disinfecting one’s home is very important, not to flush those Clorox wipes. Anderson says it is important to throw those disinfecting wipes in the garbage and not in the toilet, as the last thing anyone needs at this point in…MORE