COVID-19 cases, closures and cancellations: a running list by The Daily Illini
By Ethan Simmons, News Editor
March 28, 2020
On Wednesday, March 25, the United States surpassed China as the world leader in confirmed COVID-19 cases. Here's a rundown of nationwide, statewide and localized numbers for readers of The Daily Illini, along with virus-related closures, cancellations and postponements. Confirmed cases of coronav...
Carle begins limited testing for the coronavirus
By Ethan Simmons, News Editor
March 27, 2020
Carle Foundation Hospital began providing limited on-site testing for the COVID-19 disease on Friday. Testing is limited to patients who have displayed some or all of the classic symptoms; fever, cough, shortness of breath and a sore throat. “What this means for patients is faster results –...
MCORE enters last phases of construction
By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
The last portion of project four in the five-part Multimodal Corridor Enhancement construction project began on March 8 and will likely last for the rest of 2020. It’s causing traffic and bus reroutes along Wright Street, though the worst of them happened during spring break. The project, also kno...
MTD continuing service, providing free bus rides
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
March 24, 2020
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District will continue to operate at a reduced level of service through Illinois' shelter-in-place order. MTD has been deemed an essential service within the state. MTD began providing free bus rides on March 17 to help residents get necessary resources and suppl...
Police make arrest, investigate gunshots in Champaign
By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor
March 23, 2020
Gunshots were heard at around 12:29 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Paula Drive and Joanne Lane. Champaign Police arrived at the scene after hearing multiple gunshots fired. One of the responding officers witnessed the offender fleeing the scene with possession of a gun before discarding ...
COVID-19 confirmed in two University employees
By Ethan Simmons, News Editor
March 21, 2020
COVID-19 has arrived on the University campus. Two University employees have contracted COVID-19, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced Saturday. The employees are males — one in his 30s, the other in his 50s. They are Champaign County's second and third confirmed cases of the...
University Housing move-out deadline moved to Saturday after stay-at-home order
By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting
March 20, 2020
In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order, which starts Saturday and will last until April 7, students in University Housing must move out by 2 p.m. Saturday. University Housing Move-Out will be available Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. to help with the process and all University Housing buildings will be locked after 2 p.m. However, for stud...
Champaign County primary results
By Salem Isaf, Assistant Daytime News Editor
March 18, 2020
The 2020 Illinois primary elections were held on Tuesday, March 17, with former Vice President Joe Biden decisively winning the state’s Democratic presidential primary. Biden took about 59% of the vote, while Sen. Bernie Sanders has around 39%. President Trump won the Republican primary with 96% of ...
Carle Hospital launches new coronavirus screening tools
By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting
March 17, 2020
Carle Hospital launched two new screening tools that would help patients determine if they need further assistance when experiencing symptoms of coronavirus. Carle made an online assessment that includes a series of questions that would be asked at an in-person screening. Based on these responses, th...
Krannert Art Museum closes after COVID-19 confirmed in Champaign County
By JJ Kim, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2020
The Krannert Art Museum will be closed to the public effective immediately, according to a press release sent by the museum. The decision is based off the announcement that Champaign County had its first documented case of COVID-19. In the email, it is unclear when the museum plans to reopen its doors. “We regret the short notice,...
Several events postponed, canceled due to coronavirus
By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting
March 13, 2020
As a number of schools around the world cancel or shift to online courses, several events around campus have been canceled or postponed due to the threat of the coronavirus. State Farm Center The State Farm Center announced Friday several upcoming events have been canceled or postponed. For canceled...
Champaign mayor declares local emergency
By Samantha Boyle, News Editor
March 12, 2020
Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued an executive order Thursday declaring a local emergency in the City of Champaign regarding the coronavirus, according to a Champaign press release. The emergency is set for a limited period of time and is declared because of the anticipated widespread impac...
