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NORMAL, Ill. – A faculty member at Illinois State University has brought home the 2023 PEN Award for Poetry in Translation. Director of ISU’s Publications unit, Dr. Steve Halle, earned the award for The Loose Pearl, a poetry book written by Paula Ilabaca Núñez and published by Halle’s press, co•im•press. PEN America was founded in […]
Photo provided by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign NORMAL, Ill. – The world’s largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek was recently conducted in the UK and analysts have concluded that the benefits of a shortened workweek may outweigh the costs. The trial results showed a growth in revenue and improved employee retention for companies that shortened […]
Photo provided by Carle BroMenn NORMAL, Ill. – The Carle BroMenn Medical Center is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of McLean County to help build a home in the community for a family in need. Director of Perioperative Services at Carle BroMenn Center and Board Member on Habitat for Humanity of McLean County, Trayce Bartley, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council (NTC) held their second town meeting of the month on March 20. The NTC voted unanimously to do away with the town’s vehicle use tax, which applies to any Normal resident purchasing a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or boat. In prior meetings this year, Karyn Smith […]
NORMAL, Ill. – From Susan B. Anthony to Roe v. Wade, the fight for women’s equality is seemingly endless. Whether it be from pride or prejudice women have historically been excluded from powerful conversations, even when the conversations were about their human rights. This exclusion led women to force their way into the spaces they […]
Photo provided by Special Olympics Illinois NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University will host over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes for their annual 2023 basketball tournament. These athletes will be accompanied by 400 coaches and 250 volunteers in the Horton Fieldhouse. The tournament is set to take place Mar. 10 and 11. On the first day […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their first town meeting of the month on Mar. 6. The council approved Monday night a $205.4 million budget for the next fiscal year, with Finance Director Andrew Huhn stating it is one of the best budgets for the town that he has presented, with significant revenue increases […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Hockey can be a fun and exciting game for all ages, but the cost of equipment often leaves many, especially children, without a chance to try and play. Luckily, Feb. 25 is Try Hockey for Free Day, when ice rinks across the nation provide free equipment for those who want to try […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The newly founded Cannabis Club at Illinois State University aims to destigmatize cannabis use and provide students who would like to join the cannabis industry with a space to organize and collaborate. President of Cannabis Club and ISU student, Jackie Heim, believes that stigmatization of cannabis is unwarranted, and cannabis should be […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their second town meeting of the month on Feb. 20. Monday’s meeting was preceded by a presentation to the council about a master plan regarding a possible development of land south of the train station and city hall uptown. The slideshow given by Farr Associates displayed how the […]