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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 Normal Trades and Labor Assembly Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. — Members of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 362 are picketing at the Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal over Edelman Construction Inc.’s lack of contract and substandard wages for employees. Ronnie Paul is the business manager for Laborer’s Local […]
Image courtesy of the Aurora Police Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As December approaches, Bloomington officers are getting set to give back to the community by hosting their annual Shop with a Hero event on Dec 12. Formerly known as “Shop with a Cop,” the nationwide program serves low-income families during the holiday season. In partnership […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The United Faculty of Illinois State University (UFISU) held an open rally on Wednesday at noon. The group marched from the bell tower at the center of ISU’s Quad all the way to Hovey Hall. The group’s intention is to get the attention of ISU President Aondover Tarhule to address the issues […]
Photo Courtesy of Farr Associates Architecture and Design NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University’s “Students for Justice in Palestine” held a march in Uptown Normal to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Over the past year, students at ISU have formed “Students for Justice in Palestine,” an organization dedicated to advocating for Palestinian […]
Images from Monday night’s council meeting The Normal Town Council approved a motion to authorize the preparation of the 2024 property tax levy and an ordinance amending the current purchasing policy. The Normal City Manager Pamela Reece said this new tax levy would increase annual property taxes by 4.91% which would support general […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Social media has become an indispensable tool in political campaigns over the last couple election cycles. This election cycle, however, has seen social media be used in new ways. Illinois State University School of Communication Professor Andrew Ventimiglia explained how social media has become more prevalent in reaching out to voters. “In […]
NORMAL, Ill. WZND’s Music Department partnered with The Castle Theatre in Downtown Bloomington to host Battle of the Bands: Next Gen. Emceed by Music Director Logan Moeller and Assistant Music Director Elizabeth Zoerner, Battle of the Bands featured seven live performances from local bands. The bands that hit the stage were: From Within, Blind Baby, […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council has approved a split of the city’s Economic and Community Development department into two separate departments. The split will lead to the creation of the Department of Community Impact and Enhancement, tasked with focusing on grants and community development more broadly, and the Development Services Department, tasked with […]
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 […]