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Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – After two seasons filled with COVID-19 uncertainties, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans’ baseball team was hoping that 2022 would be something different, something more successful. Needless to say, the 16-21 overall record was disappointing, especially for head coach Dennis Martel, who points to a variety of factors […]
Photo provided by BloNo Pizza Co. NORMAL, Ill. – A local Bloomington-Normal restaurant is having a fundraiser on Sunday, February 5 to help raise funds for the prevention of child abuse. BloNo Pizza Co. is working in collaboration with the Child Protecting Network to host a golf tournament in their facility. The CPN is an […]
Photo provided by the Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill. – Matthew Listman, 21, was reported missing in Normal on Thursday January 26. On Friday, he was found by a creek and pronounced dead. The Illinois State University student was last seen alive at 10:15 p.m. on the 26th near North Main Street and Orlando Avenue […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Last week marked the 3rd anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival in Illinois. Since that time over four million Illinois citizens have been infected with the respiratory illness since it broke out in January of 2020 and over 36,000 have passed away due to complications with the illness. The Illinois Department of Public Health […]
Photo provided by ISU Dance Association NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Dance Association is set to begin performances for their newest show titled “Dance Inventions” starting Thursday at 7 p.m. The ISU Dance Association is a registered student organization completely run by students that any student can join. It also has ties to […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Dr. Andy Morgan has been announced as Illinois State University’s new assistant vice president/dean of students. Morgan assumed his new role on January 17th, the first day of the spring 2023 semester at ISU. Dr. Morgan is a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, where he also […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker attended the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this past week. While he was there he lent insight on important topics and touted the successes of his administration, including the economy, reproductive rights, and the banning of assault weapons, and claimed by 2045 Illinois will be carbon-free. This statement refers […]
Correction made 1/28/23 – Jakai Martin was assaulted at a location unaffiliated with the Kappa Sigma fraternity NORMAL, Ill. – The Kappa Sigma chapter at Illinois State University has officially been suspended by the university’s Dean of Students office January 25, 2023. The official suspension will begin effective immediately until December 31, 2025. This decision […]
Avanti’s Chowdown Challenge Giveaway Procedure: Sponsored by Avanti’s Starts: Tuesday, January 24th End Date: Tuesday, February 7th Avanti’s Chowdown Challenge Rules: Callers will be able to call in starting Tuesday, January 24th and ending Wednesday, February 7th between 7am-10pm. The first caller to call in will be asked which food bowl they think our station […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB4664, a sweeping reproductive rights and gender affirming care omnibus bill that protects health care providers and their patients from legal attacks by neighboring states and expands health care access and options across the state. The act takes major steps to expand access by guaranteeing […]