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NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Black Homecoming Committee released a statement late Friday night. The statement was a direct response to the emailed statement by ISU’s administration and president Larry Dietz regarding discrimination on campus. Last week students protested discrimination of treatment to diverse students and registered student organizations. Protests came after a scheduling issue with the […]
NORMAL – This weekend Rivian held a public open house event showcasing new vehicle models. Rivian set up in Uptown Normal bringing in many students, members of the community, and Governor JB Pritzker. CEO Scaringe was in attendance at the showcase and engaged with people in Uptown Normal. Matt Tall, vice president of manufacturing for […]
BLOOMINGTON – On Oct. 14 the Bloomington town council opened their meeting declaring the month of October of 2019 as community month. Mayor Tari Renner recognized Oct. 24 as national polio day and proclaimed indigenous people day on the second Monday in October. Renner encouraged other townships to not only recognize indigenous people’s day on […]
In this week’s installment of trivia, Trish quizzes ISU students on recent pop culture.
Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins Concert Review By: Nate Doro The Jonas Brothers performed at the St. Louis enterprise center September 14th. Bebe Rexha opened with some of her hit songs as well as other songs she helped produce in the past. While the Jonas Brothers are on tour to promote their new album, the also […]
Tame Impala Concert Review By: Shaniah Duff On Monday, October 7th, Tame Impala electrified an audience of 4,000 at the brand new Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. This was the first time Kevin Parker, the man behind Tame Impala, had been to Denver since his performance at Red Rocks in 2016. Parker has honed in […]
Bloomington- After starting their season with a record of 2-4, every game is a must win for the Central Catholic Saints. After a winless 2018 campaign, the Saints are looking like an improved group. In their four losses the Saints have had chances to win, having lost by no more than two scores in each […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL – Illinois State’s Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course’s purpose is to help with learning about and […]
NORMAL- Monday evening Normal town council discussed the bill proposed by the state of Illinois regarding recreational marijuana business locations. The council will vote to either prohibit or allow cultivation centers, infusers and dispensaries within the township of Normal. Businesses would have to operate under a permit or special use process. Brian Day from the […]
(Picture courtesy of Rockford Airport Facebook) Rockford- Governor J.B Pritzker celebrated the Rockford’s International airport growth Monday evening. The airport was awarded one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world. Pritzker joined other city officials as he spoke on the progress the city has made and what to expect in the future. The airport […]