USPS adapts delivery procedures during COVID-19 threat
(WGEM) — To help keep the public and employees safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Postal Service (USPS) is adapting delivery procedures to…
Watch Live: Gov. Pritzker’s daily press briefing on novel coronavirus – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
(WEEK) — Gov. JB Pritzker holds the daily press briefing at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
14 new COVID-19 cases reported in McLean County
MCLEAN COUNTY (WEEK) — McLean County health officials are reporting 14 additional novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases Tuesday, bringing the total to…
Walgreens opening 15 drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites across 7 states, including Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois is one of seven states that will use the new Abbott Labs COVID-19 test at Walgreen’s. But there will only be 15 drive-thru…
New York records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet of the outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11 .…
Grisham out as press secretary, will head first lady’s staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving her post after never holding a single formal press briefing.…
Global stock rally zooms into Day 2 on hopes for virus peak
(AP) — Stocks climbed in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world piled on even more big gains following their huge rally a…
Pritzker signs executive order allowing prisoner furloughs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois inmates who meet the medical criteria may be granted furloughs to minimize the spread of coronavirus in state…
Farmers hope residents ‘Buy Fresh, Buy Local’ during COVID-19 pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) – Many industries are taking a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, but farmers are barely getting by, as demand for their…
Bloomington’s Renner to sign proclamation, but won’t force compliance with Stay-At-Home order
BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – Bloomington’s city government is employing a different strategy than neighboring Normal by urging rather than forcing compliance…