Author: Audra Goff
Image courtesy of the Illinois State University Bands official Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – The Big Red Marching Machine will travel to Dublin, Ireland to march in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and perform at Kilkenny Castle. The Director of the Big Red Marching Machine Mack Wood applied to participate in the parade. “The […]
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 […]
Image Courtesy of the Normal Public Library NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Public Library will have to close its 206 W. College Avenue address and move library services to an alternate location starting tomorrow at 5 p.m. for asbestos abatement and renovations. However, a new temporary location is 201 W. College Avenue, formerly the Busey […]
Image Courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal has been receiving submissions for arts-related projects, programs and events to be funded through the 2024 Harmon Arts Grant Program. The Harmon Arts Grant Program was named in honor of former Mayor Paul Harmon. It was created in 1993 to promote […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – The City of Bloomington and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held an event this week to present upcoming transportation projects impacting the community. The presentation was held on Feb. 26 and was open to the public for viewing. The informative session provided residents with […]
Photos provided by Ewing Manor NORMAL, Ill. – Ewing Manor is opening its doors again for a once-a-year event. The Architecture Tour will allow guests to see the unique features of Bloomington’s only “castle.” Appointed guides will walk attendees through all 44 rooms of the manor. Director of the Ewing Cultural Center Toni Tucker elaborated […]
Image provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Over a year ago, Ani Yazedjian, Ph.D., stepped into her newest role as acting provost of Illinois State University. Her term is said to be for 17 months. Despite having a date for when her assignment will end, she plans to continue the work she was […]
NORMAL, Ill. – 182 artists who graduated between 1968 and 2023 are participating in University Galleries’ current exhibit “Alumni Spectacular.” The “Alumni Spectacular” celebrates University Galleries’ 50th Anniversary and all of the talented artists from its history. All artwork displayed are from those that have graduated from the Wonsook Kim School of Art and […]
Photo provided by the Office of Congressman Eric Sorenson NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois District 17 Congressman Eric Sorensen delivered a speech on the House floor in support of workers have the right to bargain collectively. Sorenson’s district covers a northwest section of the state, including parts of McLean County. His speech condemns attempts to overturn […]
Photo provided by the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – For Christmas, the Town of Normal is bringing Santa Claus to Uptown Normal for “Santa’s Station.” The ongoing events are located at the Mark R. Peterson Plaza, between Uptown Station and the Children’s Discovery Museum. The celebration began December 2 and runs until Christmas Eve. […]