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Image Courtesy of British Heart Foundation NORMAL, Ill. – McLean County outreach organization Systems of Care held a youth and family resource fair last week to provide community members in need with essential goods. Event Coordinator Kelley Jacobs gave insight on what they hoped to accomplish with the fair. “It’s always been a goal of […]
NORMAL, Ill. —With December nearing, the number of shoppers and students visiting Uptown for holiday shopping is expected to nearly double, sparking concerns over retail theft. Normal Police Officer Brad Park advised the Uptown community to be alert with this potential occurrence. “Retailers here throughout Bloomington-Normal are upping their game to make sure retail thefts […]
Illinois State University took part in a “National First-Generation College Celebration Day”, Friday afternoon at the Horton Field House. This event was sponsored by multiple organizations, including the Illinois State University Police Department and the TRIO Student Support Service program. The event opened up with TRIO talking about the importance of being a first-generation student […]
Image courtesy of news.illinoisstate.edu NORMAL, Ill. – As election season wraps up, final results are being released. Millions of votes are still being counted, and it will be a while before official federal results are released, but the race has been called. Former President Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th president of […]
Image courtesy of the ISU Army ROTC official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Army ROTC program and psychology department are teaming up with Student Veterans of America, Gold Star Mission and the Normal Township in honor of the day. The event is split into separate parts and will begin at noon […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Parks and Recreation official website BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Bloomington Ice Center Manager Michael Hernbrott will be inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame under the coaches category in Jan 2025. “I am humbled and honored to feel like I made an impact in my chosen profession,” Hernbrott said. “I already […]
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 […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A unique feature of the McLean County ballot this election season is the question of whether or not the county auditor will continue to be an elected position. Chair of the McLean County Democrats Patrick Cortesi, and McLean County Board member Elizabeth Johnson gave their thoughts on what they believe will […]
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 […]
Images courtesy of the candidates’ campaign websites NORMAL, Ill. – Standing up for small businesses, infrastructure concerns and women’s rights are just a few of the issues that are important to the candidates of the race for the 91st House District. The race for Illinois’s 91st House seat is between current State Representative, Democrat Sharon […]