By Todd Wineburner Recent public health measures have made it difficult for many Livingston County residents to obtain goods and services, but a simple telephone call could make a huge difference for many. Deb Howard, Executive Director for the United Way of Livingston County, says her agency supports the county’s 2-1-1 service. “2-1-1 is an…… MORE
McLean County Announces First Coronavirus Case
By Neil Doyle There are no reported cases of coronavirus infection in Livingston County, but a case has been identified nearby as health officials have reported the first coronavirus case in McLean County. The McLean County Health Department says the patient is a man in his 70s with no history of travel or exposure. The…… MORE
Heartland CC: Major Instructional Changes After Spring Break
By Todd Wineburner Once the extended spring break is over, students at Heartland Community College will see a change in the way courses are presented. Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland, says students will not return to campus after the break, but will continue their semesters online. Fast says the changes extend of…… MORE
Rep. Bennett on Coronavirus
State Representative Tom Bennett/Photo courtesy of Representative Bennett’s office By Neil Doyle State Rep. Tom Bennett is adding his voice to a growing number that encourage restraint in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s asking the community to not hoard items and only buy what you need. “Many of our local stores are reminding…… MORE
Boys and Girls Club Open For A Special Program
By Todd Wineburner Awareness of contagious disease is at an all-time high and many agencies are avoiding personal contact, but the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County is keeping its doors open on a limited basis. Club CEO Jodi Martin says parents in a variety of essential service jobs can apply for admission to…… MORE
City of Pontiac Announces More Closures
By Neil Doyle To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus several museums in Pontiac will be closing the doors. The Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, The Livingston County War Museum, The Museum of Gilding Arts and The Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum will close to the public on March 17 and will remain…… MORE
Pritzker Calls for Restaurant and Bar Shutdown
By Neil Doyle Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered all Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The governor announced Sunday afternoon the closures will go into effect tonight (Monday) and is for dine-in purposes. Drive-thru, delivery and curbside pickup options will still be allowed, according…… MORE
Pritzker Orders Illinois Schools Closed Effective 3/17
Gov. J.B. Pritzker stood with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the James R.Thompson Center, announcing he was exercising his power under the disaster proclamation and the Illinois Department of Public Health to ban any event that drew more than 1,000 people for the next thirty days. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Heart of Illinois ABC…… MORE
Cirque du Soleil Cancels OVO Performances in Bloomington
Bloomington, IL (March 13, 2020) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control’s recommendation of social distancing, performances of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO from May 7-10, 2020 at Bloomington’s Grossinger Motors Arena have been cancelled. All ticket buyers will be refunded and will be notified…… MORE
Heartland CC Extends Spring Break
NORMAL, IL, March 12, 2020 – Heartland Community College will extend Spring Break through the week of March 16-20 in order to take action to further prepare and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide outbreak. College offices will remain open for regular business hours during the extended Spring Break period. During that time Heartland staff and…… MORE
