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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 […]
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 […]