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“NORMAL, Ill.- Last night members of the NELK Boys, drew large crowds around ISU’s campus and at the Lodge. The YouTubers drew crowds of individuals without masks but were later dispersed by local law enforcement. This morning Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders, including ISU President Larry Dietz, commented on the crowds. “Mayor Koos and […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Youtube NORMAL, Ill.- A special town council meeting took place last night, Sept. 2, 2020, with an emphasis on how to approach COVID-19 moving forward. In an effort to stop the rapid spread of the pandemic, Mayor Chris Koos placed two emergency ordinances as a response last week. With […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State’s Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality Facebook page NORMAL, Ill- Illinois State University has made changes campus-wide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the areas that has been impacted has been the campus dining centers. Day to day operations now have a much different feel than previous years. When preparing food, […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing our total to 1292 cases. At this time 493 individuals are isolating at home. Three individuals are currently hospitalized. There are 780 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 16 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. The age breakdowns for the […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 42 new cases, as of this morning Aug. 20, 2020, of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 872 cases. Currently 188 individuals are isolating at home. Four individuals are currently hospitalized, with one of those in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 664 […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Office of Admissions did not shift admission requirements or expectations of students for the Fall 2020 semester because most of the process was already completed. However, enrollment is lower after a record-breaking year 2019-2020. “The university takes great pride in keeping a beautiful campus, and having […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- One hopeful Redbird stays positive through the new changes Illinois State University has implemented for the Redbirds Return plan. ISU students living in on-campus residence halls and University-owned apartments will have an extended move-in period August 7-16. For health and safety, students will have assigned move-in dates and times to limit the number of […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook page. NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University administration announces students will receive partial refunds for the Spring 2020 semester. President Larry Dietz states that programs including the Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund and federal Coronavirus Air and Economic Securities Act will provide financial assistance to students. “Soon you […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University changes plans for classes and operations for Summer 2020. ISU president Larry Dietz sent out a mass email April 9, to explain what changes are coming to the university this summer. All undergraduate and graduate summer courses will be taught online. However, ISU will […]