Coronavirus

Currently, five residents and three staff members have tested positive, though all are only experiencing mild symptoms.

The garden features a mural, a swing, benches, a picnic table, a bird bath and flowers.

The IDPH tent, strategically located on Grandstand Avenue across from the Grandstand, will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering a variety of free resources and educational materials.

It is important to remember that unvaccinated students who do not have proof of immunity may be excluded from school during disease outbreaks, putting their education and health at risk.

The vaccine is also available for children and those uninsured or under-insured.

Covid and Flu Vaccines will be available to homebound residents next month.

Students can receive COVID tests and care at the Student Health Center.

COVID-19 activity is rising in Illinois and the state announced it is closely monitoring conditions.

During its TEACH 2023 conference over the weekend, the American Federation of Teachers announced a new campaign to bolster public education across the nation.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with University of Missouri researcher Dr. Tyler Myroniuk about his work comparing COVID-19 outcomes in Canadian provinces and U.S. States - which produced unexpected results.