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Image courtesy of IHSA BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Two high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area competed for IHSA Girls’ Wrestling honors at the State meet on Friday and Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena. Normal Community West High School had two state qualifiers: Karsyn Robinson qualified as a freshman at 195 pounds, and Arian Sabu qualified as […]
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 […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation Department hosted its annual job fair on Wednesday at the Grossinger Motors Arena. Applicants ages 15 and older had the opportunity to attend the job fair, learn about job responsibilities and explore ways to earn income. The City of Bloomington’s […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington is kicking off its budget season with a preview presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. The proposed budget totals about $370.5 million, a 6.8% increase from last year. It includes a 38% increase in the capital budget for infrastructure projects and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Image taken by Bella Marello NORMAL, Ill. – Discussion over relocating Normal Fire Department Station 2 continued at the Normal Town Council meeting Monday. The town previously presented data showing no major change in fire response times if the station is relocated, emphasizing a four- to six-minute response time goal. The Associated Fire Fighters of […]
Image courtesy of the Miller Park Zoo BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Miller Park Zoo is the place to see a unique array of animals you may not find at other zoos. “We pride ourselves on having a niche collection of animals. We want to have animals that are standout animals, but also ones that tell a […]
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 […]