Author: Riley Klump
Image Courtesy of the official website of McLean County BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – McLean County is one of many recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois Kim Mangiaracino spoke more to center’s purpose, and the month’s significance. She shared that all 41 departments across Illinois investigate allegations of […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College opened two new campus facilities earlier this year. This month, the school welcomed Congressman Eric Sorenson on a tour of the 45,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center and 29,500 square foot Agriculture Complex. Heartland Public Information and Communication Director Steve Fast […]
Photo provided by Officer Brad Park NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Police Department has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April. Public Information Officer Brad Park explained that it is illegal for motorists in Illinois to have a phone in their hand while driving for any reason, […]
Image Courtesy of Mid-Central Community Action BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As limited access to affordable housing continues to take over the nation, McLean County is no exception. To combat this issue, the area has formed the McLean County Housing Coalition, a group dedicated to battle housing challenges within the community. The Coalition recently established a new […]
Image Courtesy of ISU Roller Hockey NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Roller Hockey team has received a back-to-back bid to compete in the national championships. Held in Auburn, Maine, the championship games will take place April 17-22 with roughly 25 teams representing Division III. Round robin play will determine the team’s placement in the […]
Photo provided by Sherri Hildebrand NORMAL, Ill. – On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Therapeutic Recreation Department held their annual Adaptapalooza in honor of Therapeutic Recreation Month, and they hope to hold another event in the fall. The event showcases inclusion as it serves as an opportunity for students to experience and understand the adapted sports […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – On Thursday, February 15, Illinois State University held its annual Founder’s Day celebration. The event began with the bell ringing tradition and proceeded with a faculty and staff appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony. As the program commenced, President for the Division of Student Affairs Dr. Levester […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Redbird Philanthropy Week, Feb. 19-23, serves as an opportunity for Illinois State students to learn the impact of philanthropy on their college experience. Senior Managing Director of Annual Giving and Philanthropy Engagement Jillian Nelson expanded on the week’s events and importance of donors. “There are a […]
Photo provided by Anthony Nelson BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Jan. 26, 2024, the City of Bloomington held a press conference to announce the name of the city’s new hockey team. In cooperation with the ECHL minor-league hockey division, the Bloomington Bison will come to city of Bloomington. In 2023, Hallett Sports and Entertainment reached out […]
Photo provided by Director Eric Hodges NORMAL, Ill. – On Monday, Jan. 15, 2023, Illinois State University sent a university-wide message, alerting the close of the university and its operations for the following day due to predicted wind chills. The following week on Jan. 22, ISU closed campus and all operations once again beginning at […]