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BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Former state Rep. Dan Brady is running for Bloomington Mayor with the community in mind. Brady’s campaign for mayor includes increasing public safety, updating infrastructure, economic development and supporting businesses. His contenders are Cody Hendricks and current Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. Brady explained how he will implement ways to bring the Bloomington City […]
NORMAL, Ill. – In the summer of 2022, Jeffrey Walsh, a graduate student at Illinois State University, found himself thousands of miles from home, standing amid a crisis that would change how he viewed the world. In Warsaw, Poland, just three months after the Russia- Ukraine war began, Walsh was there to offer his help. […]
Image courtesy of the official Methodist College website PEORIA, Ill. – The Academic Investment Program is a tuition support program developed by Carle Health to assist nursing students at Methodist College. The Chancellor of Methodist College, Kayla Banks, explains the benefits of the program after graduation. “They will have a direct pathway for open clinical […]
Image courtesy of the official Heartland Community College website NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College is bringing back its most laughable fundraiser to raise money for various student programs. The HCC Funnyrasier Comedy Night will raise money for the Foundation Funding Priorities (FFPs), including the Night Hawks evening child care program, the Student Emergency Fund, […]
Image courtesy of the Office of Sustainability NORMAL, Ill. – A new sustainability program will provide students with low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks. The The Redbird Fresh Market was developed by a group of students from the College of Business’ Innovative Consulting Community course in which they were told to increase […]
Image courtesy of the McLean County Government Center’s official Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – Veteran’s Parkway is looking to make new changes to provide a safer environment for pedestrians and vehicles. The McLean County Regional Planning Commission has undergone a study that will work to identify the needs for both pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The […]
Image courtesy of University Galleries NORMAL, Ill. – The University Galleries will hold a Sensory-Friendly Morning on Saturday following the opening of an accessibility-themed exhibit. This event will provide dim lights and a quiet space for neurodivergent people to view the artwork on display. Staff will focus on mitigating any stimulus that could be triggering […]
Image courtesy of the official Campustown Supply Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – November’s Small Business Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economy and communities. Uptown Normal is home to many small businesses, including ISU apparel shop Campustown Supply. Store owner Daniel Maloney shared his experience owning a small […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Dr. Cheri Simonds presented her Distinguished Professor Lecture on Monday. The lecture is titled “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell.” Simonds teaches communication pedagogy and instructional communication and is a director of COM 110. As director, she is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 50-60 instructors who teach in […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Twenty-two-year-old Illinois State University student Jennifer Lockmiller was found dead in her apartment in August of 1993. Alan Beaman was in his hometown of Rockford, IL. on the day of her murder. On Tuesday, Beaman came to Illinois State University to speak about his wrongful conviction of first-degree murder and how spending […]