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Photo provided by Professor John McHale NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University Professor John McHale has been awarded the Santa Barbara International Diversity Film Script award for his script “Nurses Versus the Virus.” McHale shares the award with his coauthor, Registered Nurse Xavier Jackson. The two met over 15 years ago but recently worked together […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council approves updates to the town personnel code during the second council meeting of the month on October 16. The council was asked to approve a comprehensive update to the personnel code. The chapter applies to classified employees, those that are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The […]
Photo provided by Professor Ann Coddington NORMAL, Ill. – Whether it’s reducing, reusing or recycling to help create a better and healthier planet, Eastern Illinois University Professor Ann Coddington expresses a new way to spread the message. Over the last few weeks, Professor Coddington had her artwork displayed at the Joe McCauley Gallery at Heartland […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bloomington City Council held their first meeting of the month on October 9. All items present on the consent agenda passed unanimously except for item 7L, which had been removed for discussion. The proposed item moved to process all Local Business Tax filings electronically. To prevent the city from absorbing the cost […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Illinois State University No. 65 in Best Value Schools. This achievement considers the average cost and academic quality of institutions nationwide. Illinois State’s Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment Marketing Jeff Mavros reports the university has earned this […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Carle BroMenn will host The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service to honor children who have passed. Families will gather on Saturday night to honor their lost babies and support each other. RNC-OB at Carle BroMenn Medical Center Keli Sidebottom describes the goal to offer a way to remember those babies that they […]
Photo of Jasper provided by Melissa Livesay BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Jasper’s Java, Bloomington’s newest coffee shop, will have a grand opening on Saturday, October 14th. Melissa Livesay, one of the owners, had some information to say about the background of the coffee shop. Livesay said, “The grand opening will include food trucks, live music and […]
Photo provided by the Ecology Action Center NORMAL, Ill. – Every year, the Ecology Action Center (EAC) in the Normal community offers workshops for constructing rain barrels and compost bins. These workshops, typically held in the summer and fall, have gained popularity among eco-conscious individuals. Educational Coordinator at EAC Katie Vogler highlights the importance of […]
Photo provided by Illinois Art Station NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois Art Station (IAS) provides activities and events for children and families of all backgrounds to get experience in the arts. Located on East Vernon Avenue in Normal, Illinois, the non-profit Illinois Art Station hosts events for the community to get involved with the arts. The […]
Photo provided by the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – After a 32-year-long career, Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West has announced his intention to retire in early December, ending a career he said he has enjoyed every minute of. West didn’t envision himself working as a firefighter. He talked about the other plans he had […]