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Photo provided by the Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Police Department is actively searching for the suspected assailant in a home invasion where a resident was sexually assaulted and another was held at knifepoint. At approximately 7:16 a.m. today the NPD responded to reports of a home invasion on the 200 block of […]
Image provided by the Illinois Wesleyan Univeristy Department of Communications BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Sheahon Zenger was recently named the next president of Illinois Wesleyan University. The months-long search concluded on April 10. Zenger spoke on IWU’s application process. “It followed a process much like most other executive searches for presidents, vice presidents, c-suite type jobs,” […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The campus of Illinois State University was decked out in denim and writing on T-shirts as the registered student organization “Students Ending Rape Culture” held their final events of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Denim Day and the Clothesline Project are two reoccurring events held by SERC. Denim Day stands in solidarity […]
Image courtesy of the Gamma Phi Circus Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – The annual Gamma Phi Circus took place this past weekend, with a show on Friday night, a matinee on Saturday, and a show on Saturday night. From its beginning in 1929, Gamma Phi is the oldest collegiate circus in Illinois and has established […]
Image from the Bloomington Council meeting BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The city of Bloomington approved a new city manager at its final April Meeting. Deputy City Manager Jeff Jurgens was elected to be the representative for the new City Manager on April 18. In a unanimous vote, the council appointed Jurgens to the hot seat. Tim […]
Image provided by Jennifer Toney NORMAL, Ill. – Bloomington and Normal receive a grant each year that supports the community in various ways. Community Development Specialist Jennifer Toney explained how these funds serve the respective communities. “The Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) has three primary goals for serving low and moderate-income residents,” Toney said. “Those […]
Image Courtesy of the official website of McLean County BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – McLean County is one of many recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois Kim Mangiaracino spoke more to center’s purpose, and the month’s significance. She shared that all 41 departments across Illinois investigate allegations of […]
Image courtesy of the official Normal Theater website NORMAL, Ill. – Film can be used to express different experiences, cultures or ideas. At the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal, graduate student Gustavo Nery uses film to showcase Brazilian culture. Nery curated a collection of three films, titled “Way Beyond Samba,” with the last film debuting […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – Heartland Community College opened two new campus facilities earlier this year. This month, the school welcomed Congressman Eric Sorenson on a tour of the 45,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center and 29,500 square foot Agriculture Complex. Heartland Public Information and Communication Director Steve Fast […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 100-block of Kennebeck Court on April 3. No one was hurt, but proof of gunshots was discovered, and they are now investigating a case of aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to Public Information Officer Brad […]