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The City of Bloomington released proposed data center regulations designed to protect neighborhoods, infrastructure and natural resources while establishing clear standards for potential development. This news comes as the city’s current data center moratorium expires at the end of November. “One of the reasons that we are going through this process is to make sure […]
For more than 30 years, Illinois State University has held an annual march against sexual violence called Take Back the Night. On Oct. 15, the event returned, giving students, faculty, and community members an opportunity to stand together and march against sexual violence. The event included a presentation on the history of Take Back the […]
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) just hosted their second of three walk-in clinics for the month of October this past Monday. While flu viruses spread year-round, the rate at which people receive the flu increases exponentially between December and February. MCHD suggests that Bloomington-Normal residents get their vaccines as soon as possible, preferably in […]
NORMAL, Ill. — A driver drove onto the sidewalk and into several poles outside the Student Fitness Center on the Illinois State University campus just before noon Wednesday. Normal police arrested the driver at the scene for driving with a suspended license. Several businesses on the west side of Main Street lost power for several […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A morning of music, art, movement and community connection is coming to Bloomington as BCAI Cultural Arts & Humanities prepares to host Echo Building Part 3 on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the City of Bloomington Creativity Center. The event, presented in partnership with Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice, will bring together youth ages […]
Normal, Ill. – On behalf of the Illinois State University Business program, the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Center sponsored the Business Entrepreneurial Breakfast Speaker Series this past Friday, October 2nd AM. This is a regular event that happens every year, bringing out alumni, friends and family to the Aaron Leetch […]
The Town of Normal, established in 1865, has a rich history behind it. The town preserves that history through the three historic districts: Cedar Crest, Highland and Old North. Normal has a historic preservation code in the town’s zoning code to protect architecture. “The main mission of the code is to preserve our architectural history […]
NORMAL, Ill. — On Sept. 23, there was a press conference where Congressman Darin LaHood and many local officials gathered to discuss implementing federal disaster relief efforts after severe storm damage affected the Bloomington-Normal and McLean County area back in August. According to Katherine Murphy, the Communications and External Affairs Manager for Bloomington, the costs […]
NORMAL, Ill. – With midterms approaching, Illinois State University students are preparing for some of the most challenging exams of the semester while balancing classes, studying and other responsibilities. For some students, preparing for midterms means spending extra hours studying, while others work in study groups or even meet with tutors. With multiple exams, assignments, […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The Sugar Creek Arts Festival will return to Uptown Normal Oct. 3-4 for its 43rd annual event, bringing more than 100 artists, live music and art activities for the entire family to enjoy. Organized by the McLean County Arts Center, the free, juried arts festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 […]