Health Leaders in McLean County say they are running into a new challenge with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines – convincing people to get both doses.… MORE
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Bloomington Dr.: J&J COVID-19 vaccine is safe and “benefits outweigh the potential risks”
According to a Bloomington Doctor, the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe after a two-week pause due to reports of rare blood clots in a few women.… MORE
OSF Hospitals shining pink lights on buildings to mark one year of COVID-19
To mark a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, OSF Healthcare is lighting its buildings in pink lights to signify thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to healthcare workers on the frontlines.… MORE
Pharmacies stand at the ready to vaccinate 100 million Americans in 30-days
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues worldwide, Pharmacies stand at the ready to vaccinate 100 million Americans in 30-day’s barring supplies.… MORE
MCHD launches new COVID-19 vaccine scheduler to streamline appointments
To streamline the process of registering for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, the McLean County Health Department is launching a new vaccine scheduler.… MORE
Reditus Laboratories in Pekin says it has detected new COVID-19 mutation that may be related to UK variant
Reditus Laboratories in Pekin says it has detected a new COVID-19 mutation that may be linked to the variant first found in the United Kingdom.… MORE
Can you get COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine?
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues worldwide to prevent the virus from spreading, a Bloomington Doctor says there is still a slim chance a person can get COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.… MORE
LCHD reports seven additional COVID-19 deaths
Livingston County Health Department officials Wednesday reported seven additional COVID-19 deaths along with 38 residents who have tested positive for coronavirus.… MORE
Bloomington Dr.: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials results are a ‘game-changer’
A ‘game-changer’ is how one Central Illinois doctor describes Coronavirus vaccine trial announcements while cases are on the rise.… MORE
Bloomington Doc.: Breast Cancer Checks “can’t be stressed enough”
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a Central Illinois Doctor says it’s vital to get checked at least once a year.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…