Author: Kaitlyn Witas
Image courtesy of Redbird Life NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Department is leading a no touch introductory self defense class. Redbird Aware begins with an hour and a half long presentation and discussion of safety and prevention tips, followed by an hour of learning stances and moves aimed at startling an aggressor and […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Town Council member Chemberly Harris is one of the candidates in the running to be the next Normal Mayor. Harris has been serving on the town council for almost eight years and has participated in change since the beginning of her term. Some of […]
Image courtesy of White Horse Academy NORMAL, Ill. – White Horse Academy recently held an open house to introduce their community to their institution. Amid their very first school year; the private elementary school added a different style of curriculum to the sea of educational institutions in McLean County. Classical Christian education blends liberal arts […]
Image courtesy of the Normal Theater Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Theatre is partnering with Illinois State University campus organizations to celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month throughout February and March. African American Studies and the Queer Coalition each approached the Theatre with individual ideas for series’, resulting in the Black […]
Photo courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council is aiming to tackle local issues through collaborative efforts. City Council Member and Ward 6 representative Cody Hendricks discusses the Council’s role and his respectively. Some current issues that Hendricks mentioned include those of community and economy. A main topic of […]
Image courtesy of The Aristocrats Band BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) is hosting Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb 1, featuring the musical stylings of The Aristocrats. Director of Arts and Entertainment Anthony Nelson explained what the evening will entail. “There will be tables for people to sit at, the […]
Image courtesy of Community Resources for Justice NORMAL, Ill. – The Bloomington Human Relations Commission is renewing their annual Black History Month Essay contest for the month of February. The annual essay contest based in Bloomington is for grade school students and aims for writers to dive into topics of black history and important historical […]
Image courtesy of the League of Women Voters official website NORMAL, Ill. – The League of Women Voters of Mclean County is hosting a panel to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the area on Jan. 28. League of Women Voters of Mclean County President Laurie Wollrab explained why they’re holding an event like this. […]
NORMAL, Ill. – According to the Los Angeles Times, the results of the 2024 presidential election have led conservative parental groups to push further to limit books they deem inappropriate or immoral. Bloomington Public Library Director Jeanne Hamilton explains what exactly goes into “We have seen recently that states are putting laws in place that […]
Image courtesy of the ISU Army ROTC official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Army ROTC program and psychology department are teaming up with Student Veterans of America, Gold Star Mission and the Normal Township in honor of the day. The event is split into separate parts and will begin at noon […]