Indiana University announced today that it is postponing the spring graduation ceremonies at all of its campuses. “Current guidance from the CDC, restrictions on large gatherings, and our own focus on health and safety make it impossible to hold these cherished traditional events as scheduled. I am taking this action now so you can adjust…
Governor Eric Holcomb announced today that Indiana’s May 5 primary has been delayed until June 2. Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-07 directing that the primary be rescheduled. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson and the chairs of the state Democratic and Republican parties agree with the delay. “As Indiana’s Chief Election Officer, it is my…
Ivy Tech Community College is closing all of its campuses statewide, effective 5:00 PM local time on Friday, March 20. The closures are until further notice. “As we continue to follow and learn more about the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with your safety in mind, we have decided to take further steps to…
The mayor of South Bend announced a local disaster emergency on Thursday and issued a travel advisory. The advisory means that only essential travel should be taken. It is being implemented today, effective at 2:00 PM. “This travel advisory will still allow people to travel for essential reasons, which includes going to and from work,…
The following is a prepared statement from South Bend Mayor James Mueller. It is being published verbatim for the public record. Good morning. We got some more tests back and have some updates on action steps. Out of 126 test results through last night, we now have five positive cases in St. Joseph County, three…
The following is a prepared statement from South Bend Mayor James Mueller. As we enter into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide a city update on where we are and what’s ahead. Out of 60 test results through the weekend, we still have only had the one positive case in…
Ivy Tech is among local schools and universities moving instruction from in-person to virtual due to coronavirus. Classes will restart on March 23. When they resume, they will be online for the remainder of the spring semester. “Students should check IvyLearn leading up to March 23 for instructions on their courses,” Ivy Tech president Sue…
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Monday that Indiana is closing bars and restaurants to dine-in service due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision follows similar announcements out of Illinois and Ohio on Sunday. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also said on Monday morning that her state would close its restaurants and bars as well. It’s important to…
Indiana University announced late Sunday that it is extending the suspension of in-person classes through the end of the spring semester. Classes will move online. The university says that spring break will be extended an additional week to allow faculty time to transition to online instruction. Spring break will now run from March 14 until…
UPDATE: In addition to Illinois, Ohio’s governor announced that the state is closing its bars and restaurants to dine-in customers. That policy goes into effect in Ohio starting at 9 PM on Sunday. During a briefing on COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will close to dine-in patrons in Illinois. At this…
