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WZND brings you extensive election coverage and live result updates throughout the day on Tuesday, November 5. Listen to WZND 7-10 p.m. for the live election show and exclusive interviews on election day on 103.3 FM and online at WZND.com. Final Results as of 7:00 a.m. CST Presidential Race (Electoral Votes) Kamala Harris (D): 224 […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. – After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. “One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving,” Janssen said. “I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Dr. Cheri Simonds presented her Distinguished Professor Lecture on Monday. The lecture is titled “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell.” Simonds teaches communication pedagogy and instructional communication and is a director of COM 110. As director, she is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 50-60 instructors who teach in […]
Images Courtesy of the official campaign websites of both candidates NORMAL, Ill. – Judge Joe McGraw and Congressman Eric Sorenson are the candidates running for the House of Representatives for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Congressman Sorenson is running for re-election as the democratic candidate, and this is Judge McGraw’s first time running for political office […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The annual debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans at Illinois State University took place on Monday in the Bone Student Center. This year’s event was particularly significant due to the upcoming presidential election, which has heightened the focus on civic engagement among students. “Specifically with this year, [we will] talk […]
Image Courtesy of the McLean County Democrat’s official website NORMAL, Ill. McLean County is a historically right-leaning area in an unwavering blue state. This juxtaposition leaves organizations like the McLean County Democrats in an interesting position come election season. Patrick Cortesi is the chair of the McLean County Democrats. He explained what the organization hopes […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s budget is looking a little different than it has in years past, but university officials claim we’re still in good financial standing. Last month, President Aondover Tarhule announced the formation of a Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability and Excellence (RISE) task force, which will be in charge of the reductions that […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Police Department announced that therapy K-9 Pawfficer Sage is headed into retirement after five years of service. Police Chief Aaron Woodruff dove into the impact Sage has had during her time in the service, and how she became the beloved pawfficer. “She’s greeted over 71,000 individuals… and she’s […]
NORMAL, Ill. With the 2024 Presidential Election approaching, early voting began in the Bone Student Center on Monday, Oct. 21. Some of the students exiting the polls after the first week of early voting chose to voice their opinions on the ballots they cast. Junior therapeutic recreation major Nikale Gandy shared why this election matters […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Twenty-two-year-old Illinois State University student Jennifer Lockmiller was found dead in her apartment in August of 1993. Alan Beaman was in his hometown of Rockford, IL. on the day of her murder. On Tuesday, Beaman came to Illinois State University to speak about his wrongful conviction of first-degree murder and how spending […]