University of Illinois expects surge in student cases
URBANA — The University of Illinois is expecting a surge of COVID-19 cases as students return to Champaign-Urbana for the
COVID surge prompts multiple state responses
SPRINGFIELD – A continuing sharp spike in COVID-19 cases being driven by the omicron variant has pushed the state’s hospital
Need for mental health services on campus grows but resources remain tight
Despite a growing need for mental health services in the community, the director of the Counseling Center at the University
In some prisons, people on suicide watch are monitored by peers, not professionals
A note to readers: This story contains descriptions of self-harm. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at
Urbana Middle School to stay remote this week
URBANA, Jan. 11 — Urbana Middle School will stay with remote instruction for the rest of this week. Absences among staff at Urbana Middle School
Urbana school district sets five-day quarantine policy. Unit 4 sticks with ten.
Students and staff at Urbana public schools only need to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19. District 116 made the change on
Restaurant closures, failures down under new restaurant health inspection system
Since 2019, at least 63 Champaign-Urbana restaurants have failed and 19 have been temporarily closed down by public health officials under a new restaurant inspection
How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Monday new details on how Americans can get free COVID-19 tests — or get reimbursements from their private insurance.
Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt
A Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for the continued improper placement of two state
A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean
Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you’d like us to consider for a
Despite CDC changes, Illinois students still quarantine for 10 days — for now
CHAMPAIGN — The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has halved the number of days of isolation recommended for those sick with COVID-19. Illinois
Carle delays non-emergency procedures amid record COVID-19 wave
URBANA – As COVID-19 hospitalizations reach a pandemic high, Carle Health has decided to delay non-emergency procedures. This time, Carle is not rationing supplies —
