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Photo provided by the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – This fall, the town of Normal has seen construction become increasingly more common around major streets such as College and Vernon Avenue. As construction takes over the streets of Normal, drivers are forced to discover alternate routes. These main road projects are tackling resurfacing and […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council held their first council meeting of the month on October 2. The meeting was brief, featuring little beyond regular business under the agenda. The items under this cumulative agenda were passed unanimously. Council Member Chemberly Harris was absent from the meeting. Council Member Kathleen Lorenz asked about the […]
Photo provided by the Student Government Association NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is working toward getting a new resolution passed to keep landlords out of student apartments without notice. On campus, the SGA works to ensure student voices are heard and student interests are met. In recent complaints from the […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Cat’s Meow Cafe is Bloomington’s first cat cafe, providing patrons a place to enjoy local brews and friendly felines at the same time. Upon entering, there is a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cafe has partnered with a local rescue group to provide a temporary home for up to 13 cats […]
Photo provided by Normal Parks and Recreation Department NORMAL, Ill. – The Town of Normal celebrated the 125th Anniversary of Fell Park on September 17th. Actor portrayals of Jesse and Hester Fell spoke on the history of Fell Park and how it came to belong to the city. The mayor wrote a proclamation that […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Interim President Andover Tarhule presented Illinois State University’s State of the University Address on September 21. He addressed the university’s successes and advancements that will be made within the academic year. He began by acknowledging fellow members and thanking them for their dedication to their work […]
Photo provided by Heartland Community College NORMAL, Ill. – Music matters. At least, that has been the backbone to one man’s life. With a career that can be traced back to 2001, a Heartland Community College professor has been honored by the Royal Conservatory of Music with an award of excellence. Professor of music at […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their second council meeting of the month on September 18. With strong numbers on the books, the Normal Town Council presented Monday their fiscal year financial trend and condition report, which showed positive growth and outlooks for the town of Normal. Though last year’s report showed positive trends […]
NORMAL, Ill. – On a campus consistently plugged into the newest technological craze, the north side of Normal holds a beautiful place to unwind and unplug. The Horticulture Center is a 23-acre garden/observatory, and is home to various flowers and crops, complete with informational placards for many of the plants. The center is available to […]
Bloomington, Ill. – On September 6, John McIntyre resigned as Mclean County Board Chair, shocking the Bloomington-Normal community. Vice Chair Elizabeth Johnston stepped into his position temporarily until a new Chair could be appointed during the County Board Meeting on September 14. However, during the meeting, a board member representing the Democratic Party was denied […]