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A total of $12,090,546 was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) in Bloomington-Normal. The grant will fund the second stage of the airport’s rehabilitation project, which will be heavily infrastructure focused. The staff at CIRA are aiming to improve the overall layout of the airport, a constant […]
PEORIA, Ill.- The OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute has joined the prestigious Hoosier Cancer Research Network and now has access to collaboration with different health centers across the globe. The network includes many academic health centers, community health systems, pharmacies and biotechnology partners. “[The HCRN] is yet another way for us to work with other investigators […]
NORMAL, Ill. – As Illinois State University wrapped up its fifth week of the fall semester, the ISU Police Department responded to a variety of incidents. ISUPD handled two domestic batteries, one on the 11th and the other on the 12th, as well as one domestic dispute on the 14th. In one domestic battery, illegal […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has removed the Starbucks from the Student Fitness Center to install a new student wellness space. For 10 years, ISU students have been able to purchase food and beverages from the fitness center’s Starbucks, but this year things look a little different. The school’s 10-year contract with the coffee […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The McLean County Museum of History and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area are partnering with a local library to display a traveling exhibit. The Bloomington Public Library is hosting Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit, which is on display from early September to late November. The exhibit, which is available for […]
NORMAL, Ill. – As elections draw nearer, it becomes all the more important for candidates to hit the road and begin their campaign tour. Independent Primary Gubernatorial Candidate Collin Corbett is no different, making a stop on Illinois State University’s campus after a trip to Springfield, the state’s capital. Corbett has been involved in politics […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington has submitted for federal grants to help with storm cleanup. Bloomington City Council sat in on a presentation of this grant submission on Monday. Severe storms hit McLean County on Aug. 13, and the City of Bloomington is still working on getting the community back in shape. “Our […]
NORMAL, Ill.– An Illinois State University RSO is going strong after 13 years of educating students about service dogs. Indy-Pendence Service Dogs, also known as ‘Indy’ was established in 2013 and offers hands-on experience with working and learning about service dogs. The current president, senior Mackenzie Burns, has been involved with the organization for four […]
Image taken by Bella Marello NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Town Council approved the start of a pedestrian bridge project construction on Linden Street during their meeting Tuesday. The resolution to accept bids and award the construction contract to Stark Excavating was approved unanimously. Council Member Karyn Smith asked how traffic on Linden Street will be […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University is now in the third week of the fall semester, and the year is officially underway. Local police are doing a great job keeping the streets of Normal safe. “Other than the storms during the move-in, it’s been a rather unremarkable start to the year for us,” University […]