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Watch now: 39 new COVID cases in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department said 39 new COVID cases have been confirmed in the past day. → Read More
Watch now: Over 1,000 COVID cases confirmed in October
In total, there have been 276 in the past year, the majority of which have been among older adults. → Read More
Report: Bloomington's LIFE Center served 1,600 more people than last year
The report shows a total of 2,649 people received some sort of service from the nonprofit. → Read More
Bloomington officials urge area nonprofits to apply for grant funding
The deadline for area agencies to apply for grants is Nov. 12. → Read More
Watch now: McLean County hits 15 reported COVID deaths in October
Booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available through Carle Health starting Saturday. → Read More
Watch now: New COVID infection data for McLean County released
The McLean County Health Department reported the 15th COVID-related death in October Friday. → Read More
Watch now: More than 700 COVID cases likely to be confirmed in October
BLOOMINGTON — An additional 17 people have been released from isolation after exposure to COVID and one county resident has been released from a virus-related hospitalization, according to the McLean → Read More
Watch now: COVID vaccine clinics planned at new sites in Bloomington, Normal
Just more than 54.8% of the county's overall population is considered fully vaccinated. → Read More
Watch now: Local COVID hospitalizations still high despite steady case numbers
Fewer than 300 COVID cases are considered active in McLean County, new health department data showed Tuesday. → Read More
Normal rec center honored for helping seniors
NORMAL — Keeping older adults connected to the Activity and Recreation Center despite its physical doors being shut has landed the center's director of operations, Rick Lewis, a leadership award → Read More
Watch now: 1,200 vaccinated in McLean County in October's first 3 days
Of all intensive care unit beds, 92% were reported as in use in McLean County, data shows. → Read More
$1,000 bonuses being considered for county nursing home workers to get vaccinated
Interim administrator Cassy Taylor said the goal is to reach people who remain "on the fence" regarding the shot. → Read More
Watch now: Heartland Community College to offer vaccine clinic Wednesday
McLean County officials also Monday released new COVID testing and vaccination totals. → Read More
Carle BroMenn receives recognition for stroke care
NORMAL — The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have recognized Carle BroMenn Medical Center for "exceptional" care of stroke patients. → Read More
6 new orthopedic specialists to serve Bloomington in new partnership with OSF Healthcare
It's the second such partnership between OSF and Great Plains Orthopedics. → Read More
Watch now: Vaccination clinics return to Grossinger
Vaccination clinics are back at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington — at least temporarily. → Read More
Carle Health raises minimum wage to $15 per hour
About 42% of Carle Health's 11,000-plus employees are projected to receive a pay raise of some kind. → Read More
Watch now: 81% of McLean County ICU beds in use
As of Tuesday, 81% of all intensive care unit beds in the county were occupied, officials said. → Read More
Carle Health acquires McLean County Orthopedics
Carle Health has acquired another local healthcare office. → Read More
Watch now: 53 more COVID cases in McLean County
BLOOMINGTON — Two more county residents are hospitalized with COVID-related complications, according to new data from the McLean County Health Department. → Read More