Month: March 2020

CARBONDALE, Ill. — (AP) — Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday. The Southern Illinoisan reports Carbondale police over the past weekend responded to a house party hosted by Delta […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill — (AP) — Illinois’ governor has extended his statewide stay-at-home order for three weeks as the nation struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus.  Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday set a new deadline of April 30 for keeping people inside except for essential needs and jobs. So […]

ST. LOUIS — Tuesday the state of Missouri saw a 28% increase in reported COVID19 cases in just one day.  In the St. Louis area, the jump was from 629 cases to 860 cases, a 36% increase. That’s the biggest percentage increase seen since cases were first reported. RELATED: A […]

ST. LOUIS — “I returned home yesterday from the hospital and I just feel very fortunate,” said St. Louisan Mike Weinhaus. Weinhaus believes that coming home from the hospital is a journey of hope. Five members of his St. Louis family tested positive for COVID-19. Three have since recovered, including […]

ST. LOUIS — Andrew “Roo” Yawitz said it has been 16 days since he closed the doors of his business, The Gramophone, due to growing concerns about COVID-19. While many restaurants continue offering pick-up, curbside and delivery service, Yawitz opted not to.  “We’re all getting through this in different ways,” […]

ST. LOUIS — City of St. Louis buildings are not accepting visitors due to coronavirus concerns, the mayor’s office said Tuesday. People were previously required to have their temperatures taken before entering city buildings, but a news release from Mayor Lyda Krewson’s office said they are no longer allowing visitors […]