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NORMAL, Ill.- From traffic violations to fraudulent driver’s licenses, cases like these are very common violations of the law. Monday morning, between 7:55 and 9:50 a.m. at the Bone Student Center pay lot, a traffic violation occurred. A violator failed to remain at the scene of the damage that occurred. The disposition is administratively closed. […]
Image courtesy of Career Services NORMAL, Ill. – Career Services at Illinois State University has changed its format to provide more opportunities for students to receive professional headshots for their LinkedIn accounts. The office is offering additional headshot opportunities at events outside of career fairs because of the growing demand from students who previously had […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s annual Birds Give Back event rallied thousands of Redbirds in a one-day show of generosity, fueling campus programs and advancing student success across the university. Jillian Nelson, senior managing director of donor engagement and campaign communications, said Birds Give Back is more than just […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Cybercrimes have become synonymous with the 21st century. The FBI defines cybercrimes as any illegal activity involving computers, networked devices or the internet, ranging from targeting networks to using technology to facilitate traditional crime. On Illinois State University’s campus, cybercrimes come in a few, more specific forms. “The most prevalent ones that we experience are a […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A Super Smash Bros. tournament is bringing competition and community to Illinois State University gamers, offering players a space to test their skills and connect with others. Avis Tang, the tournament organizer, said he has led competitive gaming events for more than three decades. Since stepping into the role, Tang said his […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University hosted its annual Founding Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, marking the school’s 169th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary, 169 people rang the Old Main Bell during the celebration in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. Participants included this year’s […]
NORMAL, Ill. – After a recent shooting near Illinois State University’s campus, some community members have been left shaken. Although incidents like this are uncommon on and around campus, other crimes occur more regularly. ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said theft and criminal damage cases are the most common. “The highest number of issues that […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Policing is evolving worldwide as policy shifts and technology advance at a rapid pace, and Bloomington-Normal is no exception. Ashley Farmer, an associate professor of criminal justice sciences, said local departments reflect broader national trends. “We’ve seen the proliferation of things like body cameras, drones used in policing and now automated license […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Police are investigating an overnight shooting at an off-campus apartment complex near Illinois State University. Officers responded around 1 a.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired at The Flats at ISU, located at 709 S. Main St. A 16-year-old girl was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a local […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – With many high schools across the country closed over Presidents Day, many students and their families take advantage of the long weekend by visiting Illinois State University on a campus tour. “Today for one of our sessions we had about 50 seats taken. All three of those sessions […]