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Photo provided by the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is soon opening up summer registration for kids and adults. Parks and Recreation Marketing Manager Thom Rakestraw spoke about what programs are offered and how these programs impact the community. “The Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers a […]
Image courtesy of the McLean County Health Department Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – The first week of April has come and gone, and with it went National Public Health Week. The McLean County Health Department seized the opportunity this week gave them and used it to promote public health in the community. Marianne Manko is […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts surpassed last year’s total attendance record in three months by bringing in a younger audience. Within the first three months of 2024, they increased their attendance by 335 percent compared to last year. […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – As the countdown to the highly anticipated total solar eclipse comes to a near end, the campus of Illinois State University is gearing up. The total solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – The U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Normal police arrested Normal resident Colin Simpson for attempted murder on March 27. The crime took place in March 2023 in the 700 block of W. Orlando Ave, where two people were struck with gunfire. After a lengthy […]
Photo provided by the Normal Fire Department NORMAL, Ill. – Though disasters such as fires or accidents can arise at any time, the Town of Normal can rest a little more assured with the Normal Fire Departments recent announcement of their newest life-saving upgrade to the town’s fire engines. The fire department announced earlier this […]
Photo provided by Officer Brad Park NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Police Department has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April. Public Information Officer Brad Park explained that it is illegal for motorists in Illinois to have a phone in their hand while driving for any reason, […]
Photo provided by Nik Duffle NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal announced a new Director of Economic Development effective April 15. Nik Duffle was appointed to this new role and he shares how he feels about stepping into it. “I’m very excited to take on the role of Director of Economic Development for the […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The town of Normal held its first meeting of the month on April 1. Council Member Kevin McCarthy motioned to pull agenda items H and I from the agenda to kickoff the evening’s festivities. The motioned was passed with 9 ayes to no nays. Agenda item H discussed the approval of the […]
Image Courtesy of Mid-Central Community Action BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As limited access to affordable housing continues to take over the nation, McLean County is no exception. To combat this issue, the area has formed the McLean County Housing Coalition, a group dedicated to battle housing challenges within the community. The Coalition recently established a new […]