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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 […]
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is set to host the Fall Senior Showcase from 10 a.m. to noon at the Miller Park Adult Center. Adults ranging from 55 years old and up in the Bloomington-Normal area will get the chance to interact with local services devoted to them and their safety. The goal of this event […]
PEORIA, Ill. — Hot Wheels cars are leaving the toy box and hitting the arena as the Hot Wheels Stunt Show begins its first-ever U.S. tour Jan. 9-10, 2027, at the Peoria Civic Center. The two-hour show will feature 15 full-size Hot Wheels vehicles, including the GT Scorcher, Rodger Dodger and Bone Shaker. Professional stunt […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has partnered with State Farm for the third annual Million Meals Pack Event. On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers worked at Redbird Arena to reach their goal of packing 1 million meals for families in need. Every meal packed at the event will […]
NORMAL, Ill. – On Sept. 14, 2026, the Bloomington & Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD) approved $2 million to go towards installing a new water exhibit at the Children’s Discovery Museum, located at 101 E Beaufort St., Normal, IL. Beth Whisman, the Executive Director of the Children’s Discovery Museum, spoke about how this new exhibit […]
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 […]