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NORMAL – The Normal town council held a meeting to amend the town Zoning Code to regulate adult-use cannabis facilities. The Planning Commission made their recommendation and presented it to the council. The Commission originally discussed expanding regulations in order to accommodate to nursing homes. Ultimately the commission decided to decrease those buffers in their […]
NORMAL – Redbird Football will be looking to send the Seniors out on a high note in their final game at Hancock Stadium. After upsetting No. 4 SDSU last week, the No. 7 Illinois State Redbirds (7-3, 4-2 MVFC) look to make it two straight as they host the Missouri State Bears (1-8, 1-5 MVFC) […]
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Planning Commission held a public hearing taking a closer look at zoning. The hearing focused on adult-use permits in the agriculture, business, and manufacturing zones in the City of Bloomington. The Planning Commission wanted to gather the public for comment so that they can make a recommendation back to council.The commission […]
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council approved the 2019 Tax Levy earlier this week. City Manager Tim Gleason said that the council was in a position to hold property tax. The purposed tax rate is similar to the tax rate of 2018 which was $20.5 million tax levy estimate with a similar rate. Mayor Tari […]
NORMAL – The Illinois State Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, presented their fall concert in Kemp Recital Hall. The ensemble performed renown pieces like: marimba quintet, Gravity by Mark Mellits, Catching Shadows by Ivan Trevino, Fractalia, a quartet, by Owen Clayton Conden, Trio by Joe Tompkins and […]
Normal – Illinois State University’s, University Program Board put on their ‘90s themed event, “Skate by the Bell” Saturday night. The event was open to all ISU students with their event pass. “Skate by the Bell” featured ‘90s activities such as Pac-Man, Skee Ball, the toy crane, and the most popular, roller skating. Those wanting […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- Mayor Tari Renner opened the regular meeting with public comment. People from all over the community came forward yesterday to present their position on the Cannabis Zoning regulations and ordinances. Councilwoman Kim Bray asked if the council could opt-out of the specific agricultural zoning ordinances as a sub-motion. The motion was denied with […]
Normal – The Children’s Discovery Museum is having their 6th annual Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead event this past weekend. The event celebrates the Latino tradition of honoring loved ones that have died through “ofrendas” or offerings of their favorite foods and drinks. The museum has partnered with Illinois State University’s […]
Bloomington – Trisha Malott currently serves as the McLean County Behavioral Health Coordinating Supervisor. She announced her candidacy for seeking the Republican nomination for McLean County Auditor. At the event several community member showed their support for their neighbor. Malott expands on the importance of McLean County to her as she builds her family. “It […]
