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Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 100-block of Kennebeck Court on April 3. No one was hurt, but proof of gunshots was discovered, and they are now investigating a case of aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to Public Information Officer Brad […]
Photo provided by the Normal Theater NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Theater is partnering with Keg Grove Brewing Company to unite the community through film. “Out of Your Element: The Big Lebowski Festival” will be on April 20 and open to the public to purchase tickets. The street festival portion will begin at 5 […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington City Council held its first meeting of April on Monday night at the government boardroom and approved phase one of the Downtown Streetscape plan. On a fairly crowded night, four residents voiced their opinion on the approval for the phase one project for the streetscape program during the public comment […]
Photo provided by the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is soon opening up summer registration for kids and adults. Parks and Recreation Marketing Manager Thom Rakestraw spoke about what programs are offered and how these programs impact the community. “The Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers a […]
Image courtesy of the McLean County Health Department Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – The first week of April has come and gone, and with it went National Public Health Week. The McLean County Health Department seized the opportunity this week gave them and used it to promote public health in the community. Marianne Manko is […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts surpassed last year’s total attendance record in three months by bringing in a younger audience. Within the first three months of 2024, they increased their attendance by 335 percent compared to last year. […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – As the countdown to the highly anticipated total solar eclipse comes to a near end, the campus of Illinois State University is gearing up. The total solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – The U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Normal police arrested Normal resident Colin Simpson for attempted murder on March 27. The crime took place in March 2023 in the 700 block of W. Orlando Ave, where two people were struck with gunfire. After a lengthy […]
Photo provided by the Normal Fire Department NORMAL, Ill. – Though disasters such as fires or accidents can arise at any time, the Town of Normal can rest a little more assured with the Normal Fire Departments recent announcement of their newest life-saving upgrade to the town’s fire engines. The fire department announced earlier this […]
Photo provided by Officer Brad Park NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Police Department has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April. Public Information Officer Brad Park explained that it is illegal for motorists in Illinois to have a phone in their hand while driving for any reason, […]